Sunday, January 16, 2011

Twenty-Seven

My 27th year in pictures.

Birthday trip to Seattle to see Patti Smith, lifelong dream realized! She was promoting Just Kids and it was the most amazing experience to hear her read from the book. She played a few songs too but I think hearing her emotion behind the stories of her relationship with Robert was almost more special.

 Cat show! This was my favorite dude, check out that mustache!
Trip to LA to get some much needed February sunshine and to see our friend's band play. It was 90 degrees that weekend!

Saw Charro perform at a casino and won $800 bones! Bought some Chanel flats with my winnings, haaayyyyyy!

Got engaged to the man I love, he surprised me with the most perfect antique deco ring. 

Went camping in this mystical magical place. 

The beautiful building next door to mine caught fire. I was almost certain my place would catch fire too, there's only maybe 10 feet between them. Scariest day of the year. 

Started actually going on hikes instead of just talking about it, saw amazing things like these weird rare translucent flowers called the ghost plant.

Went on a somewhat spontaneous cross-country road trip with two of my best friends.

Survived a tornado.

Summerland opened for business!

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Sunday, December 5, 2010

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.


Sunday, November 21, 2010

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!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

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.



Saturday, November 13, 2010

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.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

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

 

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!