Cavalcade!

May 2, 2013  ★  5 Comments 

Hi. I’ve put together another avalanche of things I’ve been admiring lately. This Cavalcade! roundup seems to have a rose, powder and enchantment theme going on. A few of these have been on my mind for YEARS. Sigh. See more of my Cavalcade! posts HERE. I love this dreamy photograph by Melanie Rodriguez from her “Motel Paris” series. Beautiful blown glass necklaces–so noodly! I love the powdery lookbook. This rose-frankincense-patchouli... Read More

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

ShoeMint Giveaway!

May 1, 2013  ★  133 Comments 

Today I’m having a sweet giveaway from ShoeMint! One lucky winner will win a pair of shoes of their choice. The shoes are made by Steve Madden from a design collaboration between Rachel Bilson and stylist Nicole Chavez. My faves are all of the super cute ballet flats (see my pics below), gingham slingbacks and the cap-toe oxfords. BEST OF LUCK, EVERYONE! ♥ UPDATE: Congratulations to Sara Nicely! She won the prize! ➔ TO ENTER: 1.... Read More

Categories: DESIGN, FASHION, GENERAL, GIVEAWAYS, PRETTY, SHOPPING, VINTAGE, WEDDING

I HEART PDX

April 26, 2013  ★  Leave a Comment 

Hello! Here are some fun things happening around town here in Portland. So much going on. Have fun and spread the word! Also, check out the new Ay Marieke Jewelry collection. ♥ P.S. WARNING: SPOILER ALERT! Happy PDX news. YES, AGAIN! ➔ I HEART PDX ♡ Lovely shop, Troolie, is closing and having HUGE DISCOUNTS on their wonderful stock of paper goods, office supplies, wrapping, cards and gifts! Troolie is at 5501 NE 30th Ave. MORE INFO. ♡... Read More

Categories: ART, BEAUTY, BOTANICAL, DECOR, DESIGN, FASHION, GENERAL, HANDMADE, HOME, PORTLAND, PRETTY, SHOPPING, TRAVEL, VINTAGE, WEDDING

Spring Faves #4

April 25, 2013  ★  1 Comment 

Ahoy thar! Here is the fourth and final of my Spring Faves roundups. I pulled together a bunch more of my shop favorites and included a few more sweet shopping promo codes from the lovely shop owners. Poke around all of the amazing shops I’ve posted–I know you’ll find some wonderful things for yourself or gifts for others. Spread the word! ♥ MORE FUN: Check out SPRING FAVES #1 + SPRING FAVES #2 + SPRING FAVES #3 FAVOR JEWELRY A... Read More

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

Spring Faves #3

April 24, 2013  ★  6 Comments 

YAY! Here is part three of my Spring Faves roundups with special promo shopping codes! These are my some of my favorites from a bunch of lovely small businesses owned by truly fantastic people. Snap up some nice things for yourself or maybe find some sweet gifts for loved ones! (REMINDER: Mother’s Day is Sun, May 12!) ♥ MORE FUN: Check out SPRING FAVES #1 + SPRING FAVES #2 + SPRING FAVES #4 VICTORY A SWEET DEAL: Get 20% off all orders... Read More

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