Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Life is a walk in the park


My favorite park to stroll in.  I spend most of my time here during the warm months, after the sun goes down. Sure, it's not to wise of me hanging around a busy park at night, but its hard not be attracted. This park is home to families of Raccoons and Barn Owls and a few lurkers.
If you have arrived early , you can see mama bird perched waiting to take flight. Once the sky is a dark blue, they kick off and sail into the night. Look up above , kites of long white wings and sharp screeches hypnotize you.
The most exciting part is when they deliver back with dinner for the babes. Oh how thrilling it is to listen to their excitement. 
Today was a day of errands on foot. Which lead to coffee, shopping and spring time blooms.






 Turquoise ring was given to me from my mom.
Scarf from the Davis Food COOP.
London Fog Jacket from Thrift Town . 2 bux marked down from 5! Oh ya!
 Shirt recently purchased from Animal Traffic in Portland. One of my two new favorite shops up there.
Pendletons, Western wear, Moccasins, Leather, Leather , Leather!
 Hand tooled , dyed , punctured , cut and loved necklace by Flaming Hag Folkware.
Crystal Pendant, Freestyle Clothing Exchange.
I love wearing boots. I also love them slightly scuffed and dirty. It fills my imagination with just jumping off a horse, walking thru a prairie, or just getting 'down and dirty'  
 Brand spanking new Harley Davidson boots from the Sacto Antique Fair,
$20.00 ! 
 Ring from CUFFS



Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Somewhere between Portland and Washougal.

A trip to Portland has brought us alot of excitement. Why are so excited?
 We get to meet our God baby , Sage Otter Balakin, and hang out with some good peeps.

We were all packed and waiting for our cab. Birdie insisted that we can't go, and she will be so sad if we  leave. It was hard to say goodbye to my cute lil pup. But we had a baby to snuggle, food carts to explore and beer to drink.

I wear my wonderbubbles locket everytime I fly.
My lovely little Noodle (RIP) and her knuckle head brother
Beauchephus.
Anticipation assisted with Beer.
Once we flew in, we  met JB and Bella at the Birthing Center.
This is the very room that brought Bella comfort while she was bringing in a wee baby into the world.
Birthing mama and her midwives.
Waa!Waa!
Of course. how could you not market yourself like this , when Portlandia is out there boosting your sales!
I was referred to Rad Summer by a fellow blogger SadieDeluxe.
I felt like this shop was built for me and only me. Damn, I loved it in here.
Unfourtnaley , they were having some heating problems and I couldn't bare to undress to try on any garments. But the shop girls were super nice. I will definitely be back!
Daaaamn!
Joe browsing some records at SMUT



They had a $1.00 fully stocked cart of books for sale. I had to choose wisely because we were flying.
BEER,yah.

 
FOODS CARTS, f*ck yah!









Sweet Pea coconut cupcake.
Elephants Deli in Portland. I love markets like this. Open cheese, meats, and pastires.

Jables picking out the most tasty macaroons. 

Uwajimaya in Beaverton to pick up sushi supplies.
I could spend hours wandering around , reading labels and drooling over Japanese street style mags.


 

Pear Ginger sake



 Quality sake check before sushi night.
JB made the most amazing sake I have ever tasted.wow!

Joe and Wayne Cannon, of Cannons Rib Express.





Sushi night is upon us. 
I tried Spam sushi for the first time. It will probably be my last as well.
It was to funky for me. But it was well made, wrapped tight and very beautiful.
This guy needs to open up a sushi & sake food cart!
Bella pourin' one for the homies.




*Sage Otter *
Ooof! He's so cute.

Oh Portland , I miss you so. 
*kiss kiss*