Fall Forage

We received a shipment of beautiful forest-themed tea towels just in time for the holidays! These are hand-printed on 100% European linen and at only $26 would make a perfect gift. 

 

I am so lucky to have a little brother that loves to mushroom hunt and actually knows what he's doing (he studied mycology in college). He gifted me a bag of chanterelles while I was visiting for Thanksgiving, they are my favorite mushroom ever! I love them simply sauteed in a little butter and garlic finished with a touch of cream, served on a thick slice of toast and sprinkled with a bit of parsley.

Chicken Paprikash

The cold is definitely upon us, it snowed in Portland earlier today and is supposed to continue tonight and through tomorrow. Seems like winter is coming a little early this year and I'm trying to keep warm with comforting foods. I felt like trying something new the other night and settled on chicken paprikash.

I was planning on making chicken and dumplings but didn't feel like trekking out to the store and magically had all the ingredients needed for the traditional Hungarian dish. I made a few modifications as I always seem to do. I substituted plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream and added some garlic (because seriously why would you not add garlic?). I was feeling lazy so I instead of making those probably-really-delicious little dumplings I used some Bavarian spaetzle that was hanging out in my pantry, so good!

Dace Fall 2010

DACE Fall 2010 from Dace on Vimeo.

The Fall 2010 Dace collection has landed at Summerland, I just love the video they made to present the collection. Wish I was lounging around reading love letters in my cozy Kent dress in a gorgeous mid-century house by a fog wrapped lake. That would be nice.

Lee Jacket

Ice Castle Blouse

Kent Dress

Sally Shawl

Dress Me Up

The Blossom Dress and Karen Walker Tote were totally made for each other! Shown with a vintage velvet jacket that will be in the shop very soon. Perfect outfit on a sunny Fall day, a rare treat in Portland.

Summerland is Open for Business!

I am so excited to finally announce that my online store Summerland is now live! Owning a shop has been a lifelong dream of mine, I am so lucky that I've been able to make it happen. I've put all my love into this new venture and I'm so happy to share it with you all.

Summerland stocks a curated selection of modern designers, housewares and print as well as vintage clothing and accessories. Here are just a few things that are currently in the shop, new arrivals are being added daily so check back often!

 Karen Walker Strummin' Dress

 

Ruby in the Dust Wedges

stone&honey Opal Aura Ring

Thanks to everyone who has helped me along the way, especially my sweet boyfriend/web dude/cardboard box recycler. Couldn't have done this without you!

Super Swede

I stopped into a Swedish import store the other day while I was killing time before meeting up with some friends for bingo (I really know how to have a good time). This is what I came out with, though I think I probably could have bought up the whole store if I wasn't saving my money for bingo cards. In particular was an adorable dala horse serving tray that I had a really hard time passing up, as well as some pretty dishtowels and expensive lace yardage. Totally would have gone back everything if I had won big money. Next time!

Clockwise: licorice mints, an advent candle, note pad, guest soap and a wooden dala magnet. Score!

Freja

Shot by Cass Bird for Dossier. Oh those pretty Danish girls.