Hey, Nice Kicks!

Posted by Jen McCabe on May 15, 2012 ☆ 3 Comments 

I’ve been staring at my old sneakers with disdain lately–I’d love to get a new pair. Especially with the sun coming out and my pretty new bicycle having a lot of mileage in her future! I usually keep it simple and classic with sneaks (Jack Purcells have been a standby for most my life!), but I’ve been surprised to be drawn to a few very colorful pairs. Some even have arch support! Mon Dieu! DIG THESE NEW KICKS: 1. royal blue... Read More

Categories: DESIGN, FASHION, GENERAL, KIDS, SHOPPING

Friday!

Posted by Jen McCabe on May 11, 2012 ☆ 5 Comments 

This week went by in a flash, didn’t it?? I’m going to clean the house with a vengeance, get some flowers, go to the museum for some Rothko and make some yummy tacos. Keeping it simple. How about you? Have a lovely weekend. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all you moms, mother figures and amazing nurturers out there! ➔ ➔ SOME VERY LOVELY LINKS… ♡ THE PRETTIEST SWIMSUIT EVER. ♡ My favorite top. THE COLOR IS AMAZING. ♡... Read More

Categories: ART, BEAUTY, BOTANICAL, DECOR, DESIGN, DIY, FASHION, FILM, GENERAL, HANDMADE, HOME, JEWELRY, KIDS, PERFUME, PORTLAND, PRETTY, RECIPES, SHOPPING, TRAVEL, VINTAGE, WEDDING

Rittenhouse

Posted by Jen McCabe on May 8, 2012 ☆ 2 Comments 

There are so many beautiful garments in the new Rittenhouse collection! I love the print collaboration for this collection with Melbourne-based artist Lucas Grogan. And that magenta silk and polka dot contrast lining are both amazing! Here are some of my faves. Rad video + more HERE. Images courtesy of Rittenhouse.  Read More

Categories: DESIGN, FASHION, GENERAL, KIDS, PORTLAND, PRETTY, SHOPPING

I Heart PDX!

Posted by Jen McCabe on May 3, 2012 ☆ 3 Comments 

There are so many amazing art, fashion and sale events coming up in Portland that I thought it would be fun to put a nice big list together for all my NW readers (and you lovely visitors from faraway lands!). Luckily, a lot of the events that fall on the same day are close to each other. Have a good time! ➔ THURSDAY, MAY 3 ♡ Darling Buds of May Come out for the Darling Buds of May fun opening night and celebration of all things lovely from 6–9pm!... Read More

Categories: ART, BEAUTY, BOTANICAL, DECOR, DESIGN, FASHION, FOOD & DRINKS, GENERAL, HANDMADE, HOME, JEWELRY, KIDS, PERFUME, PORTLAND, PRETTY, SHOPPING, VINTAGE, WEDDING

Anniel

Posted by Jen McCabe on May 1, 2012 ☆ 4 Comments 

I would like to have these dreamy shoes from beloved Italian shoemakers, Anniel. THE PRETTY SHOES: 1. pink star derby shoes 2. yellow polka dot derby shoes 3. red polka dot derby shoes 4. white polka dot derby shoes 5. pink dot ballerina flats 6. blush ballerina flats 7. pink star ballerina flats   Images courtesy of respective shops. Design by me.  Read More

Categories: DESIGN, FASHION, GENERAL, HANDMADE, KIDS, PRETTY, SHOPPING