Race Days

June 30, 2013, 3 Comments

One weekend that I look forward to each summer is the weekend spend at Portland International Raceway for the Portland Historic Races with my dad. As odd as it may sound, the days spent at the track are some of the most relaxing. We’ve been going to the Historics for over ten years, and the…

Anatomy of a Vanity

May 14, 2013, 22 Comments

When I wrote my review of Red Apple Lipstick, I got a comment or two on how some were distracted (I assume in a good way!) by what was going on in the background, so I figured it may be a good time to share a few pictures of my beloved vanity. Hope you enjoyed!

Thrift Luck

April 30, 2013, 12 Comments

On Sunday I had friend and owner of Retro Rejuvenation, Lyndsie come visit me. She’s an absolute doll and we had an incredibly fun time visiting vintage shops and thrift stores for two solid days. Sometimes the downside to having so much fun is a failure to take pictures. Even with reasonable cameras in our…

The Abandoned Orchid Tree Inn

March 26, 2013, 15 Comments

Yesterday I realized I forgot to pack my card-reader. Then how did, you ask, I upload and blog about La Plaza? I went to a Rite Aid and bought a card-reader and on my way I found a hidden treasure…the currently for sale Orchid Tree Inn. Gear up for another picture heavy post, because this…

Packin’ for Palm Springs

March 22, 2013, 5 Comments

Tomorrow morning Patrick and I are hopping on a plane headed for beautiful and sunny Palm Springs! I haven’t been to Palm Springs since I was a kid, and I’m so excited to be able to tag along on Patrick’s business trip for a company conference. I have plans to see some of my family…

Austin Snapshots

March 14, 2013, 12 Comments

I spent quite a bit of my time in Austin just wondering around its downtown and south side. There is so much to see and do in Austin and I know I just scratched the surface of a great city with beautiful signage, delicious food, deep history, and fun people. Not pictured, but experienced was…

Palazzo Lavaca

March 12, 2013, 10 Comments

Our time here in Austin is winding down, and it’s been a hit and miss adventure. I finally did some decent shopping yesterday. But right now I really want to share with you the fantastical location we hung out at for a good chunk of our trip. Many companies at SXSW rent out homes or…

All the Way with LBJ

March 10, 2013, 2 Comments

So I’ve been in Austin a few days and so far things and photos are a bit scattered, so I’m bringing you a more “history geek” (and mega photo heavy) type post today. Headed out for mega shopping tomorrow and the next day! As a history major you begin to develop what I like to…

Travelin’ to Texas

March 6, 2013, 11 Comments

Tomorrow morning Patrick and I are headed off to the Lone Star State! Patrick will be there attending SXSW and I’m just tagging along, because, well, I can! I’ve never been to Texas, and I’m pretty excited! There’s a lot to do in Texas, and I know I won’t be all I want, mainly because…

“Very Fancy”

February 25, 2013, 6 Comments

So, as you all know by now, I spent last weekend at the Portland Convention Center for Portland Comic Con. And it was crazy. So crazy, both Patrick and I really failed at taking pictures. There was so much to see and do and talk about. Friday found myself dressed as Marion Ravenwood and my…

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Race Days

Anatomy of a Vanity

Thrift Luck

The Abandoned Orchid Tree Inn

Packin’ for Palm Springs

Austin Snapshots

Palazzo Lavaca

All the Way with LBJ

Travelin’ to Texas

“Very Fancy”