New Route

After the am drop off I caught a quick run near the kids new school today. Running through Portland neighborhoods never gets old. Each is so unique, yet they are all so Portland.

The run got me thinking I need a bright door soon (i fell hard for that green one), it's time to get some pumpkins, and it's fun to think beyond the horse.

Recent Pix

Here are some recent pix that are too good to keep to myself. Boating, house hockey, sunny days...la vie est belle.

Imperial with JC

JC (of A Kid's Life) is back in town and lucky us we get to hang with him.  Last night the 3 of us rallied down to Imperial, because I sorta had to check it out asap.  It was a super fun night.  We didn't give it an A+, but it was worth the visit for sure.  

 

My favorite part, besides having 2 hot dates, was the wallpaper.  Inspired by the real tattoos of the chefs, it is unique and quirky - just how we do it in PDX.  Here is a better shot of the paper (from here). 

 

 



Funny Confession #174

I couldn't be more excited about my rental wheels. My rig is in the shop.

Update: I may call the shop and ask them to paint my van bright red.  How much could it be?  Is that a want or a need?  

Funny Confession #173

Even if I run slow, my legs look fast in volt colored tights.

Dansk at C&B

The merchants at Crate and Barrel must read my blog to know how I adore my vintage Dansk Kobenstyle Casserole (I also love my baker and my loaf pan).  I'm sure that motivated them to bring it all back into production. 

Compost Success

Go Portland. This visual from Portland Monthly is impressive.

American Dream

We had an awesome afternoon touring new homes of 2 pdx besties in the same gorgeous neighborhood. So fun! Home sweet sweet home!

Cover Boy

My apologies if you have seen this before, no doubt you probably all have a copy of the December 1967 Ski Francais magazine sitting around your house.  But I am posting it here anyhow to discuss how cute O's dad is as a cover model?  Bonjour. 

Who could blame O's mom for falling in love with the French ski instructor that was teaching her first 4 children to ski???!!!  Yes, that is how they met, and the rest is sweet history (named Oliver). 

Ski With A Winner

We came across this flyer while in Tahoe last weekend.  How cute are these pix?  Do you recognize O's pops (on the left)?  The other handsome French dude (on the right) is O's godfather. 

 

 

 

Apparently FTC is now a pretty rad store, focused on skateboarding. However the origins of the brand/store were an old ski/tennis shop in SF. 


Here is a more recent pic of these guys, they are still good buds and full of trouble (and great stories).

And here they are with my boys this past weekend...

If O's godfather looks familiar to you, maybe you have seen Hot Dog a few times...he makes a few appearances.  





NW Hipster Battle

This is good. 

Courtesy of: Estately Inc.

Funny Confession #172

I really want this ridiculous skirt.