thought of the day : it's true.

"Somebody In Oregon Loves Me," the wall of Room 322 at Portland's Ace Hotel, as painted by the ever-talented Ryan Jacob Smith.

collections : made in portland, part two.

I think I am going to have to do three parts of this collection. There is just too many good local items.

1. Pauper Scarf The Dance ($150), 2. Bikers Notecard ($5), 3. Give Back Necklace ($25), 4. Red Frame adhesive labels ($6), 5. BECAME THE SKY earrings ($130), 6. White as Snow Dress ($455), 7. Pendleton National Park Series Blankets ($190), and 8. leaf makeup bag ($18)

flickr photo of the day : davis street tavern.

Untitled by katez0r.

interior inspiration : at home in bridgetown.

Let me tell you, it was hard to narrow it down to just twelve Portland homes. I don't even think I realized just how many great spaces there are in this city, but I guess with so many creative people, it's just bound to happen. (Psst, for more amazing PDX homes, just search through Grace's sneak peeks- it's a treasure trove!)

Sources (from top to bottom): Design*Sponge: Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, Portland Monthly, CafeMom: Stephanie Congdon Barnes, Apartment Therapy: Trish Grantham, Design*Sponge: Liza Lubell, The Jenkins' Home (from my flickr stream), Dwell, Susan Seubert, Design*Sponge: Julie Dutton, Elle Decor, Apartment Therapy: Jessica & Erik, and Design*Sponge: Jill Bliss.

a lovely new shop.

This has nothing to do with Portland, all the way in Sweden in fact, but I just had to mention that one of my favorite bloggers Hilda of FOREVER IS TODAY just opened a brand new shop. It contains beautiful prints of her work (both photography and design), stylish clocks made from book covers, and sweet handmade sketchbooks. Sweden, you bring us so many inspiring people and I love you for that.

thought of the day : i'm afraid.

"I THINK I LOVE YOU BUT I'M AFRAID," a postcard work by local PDX artist Mia Nolting.

from portland to austin.

I have mentioned her many times on here before, but Abby Powell is hands-down one of my favorite photographers. That girl makes magic with her old broken Yashica film camera and has a look that is so uniquely hers. She is one of the most inspiring people I know here in Portland (and really just one of my favorite individuals), so I am quite sad to see her moving from here to Austin in just a few weeks. I must say though, I'm excited for her new adventure and to see new photographs in a completely different environment. But I will always treasure her Portland images, which really capture the beauty of this city (many which can be seen here.)

For the next week, Abby is having a moving sale in her shop, which will be closing afterwards until June 1st, so be sure to purchase some of her stunning prints for extremely affordable prices.

You will be missed, Abby!