Sunday, November 22, 2009

Broder


If you live in Portland, you gotta try Broder in the Clinton St. neighborhood. Its a swedish Cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. It has been open for awhile but today was my first time going for brunch. I recommend the Aebleskiver (danish pancakes) with lingonberry jam and lemon curd.




Sunday, November 1, 2009

crisp kitchen


My absence in blogging has been due to a stressful few weeks of potential house buying (and traveling for work). If I do get this house (crossing my fingers and toes), I think there will be an emphasis on DIY remodeling. Being an Interior Designer means I have the education but not many of the hands-on skills it takes to build an interior space. I'm hoping by purchasing a fixer, I can know everything that makes a house come together. The demolition, the repairs, and the re-building.

I was always wondering why a lot of home tours on apartment therapy didn't include many kitchen shots. Then I realized that the cooking section has kitchen home tours. I have been saving inspiring kitchen pictures in my attempt to be prepared when I finally remodel my own home (hopefully sooner than later). Although a totally white kitchen isn't very practical for me, I think this one is beautiful and looks fun to cook in. I love the open shelving, pull-out pantry and beautiful stove.


Sunday, October 18, 2009

kicking some leaves



Did you have a good weekend? Fall is here! Today was a perfect October day in Portland. The past week has been overwhelming for me, so this weekend was an organizing my life kind of weekend. I went through all of my clothing, old paperwork and browsed my previous domino magazines for inspiration. Its amazing what a little organization does for mind clarity.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

wild things


I've always had a little crush on director Spike Jonze. Here's a shot of him with the actor Max Records on set of Where The Wild Things Are.


Monday, October 12, 2009

inspiring farmhouse


I love, love, love this slideshow from NYTimes on this fantastic farmhouse remodel. The owner has collected botanical, zoological and anatomical artifacts and incorporates them into the house with both vibrant and calming color schemes. Worth checking out the slideshow as well as reading the article.










This last one is my favorite.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

hazel & hunter


I am very much in love with these pillows from the etsy shop Hazel & Hunter. They also take mid century chairs and reupholster them into fabulous new pieces.




Monday, October 5, 2009

gourmet


Do you get your subscription money back when a magazine goes under? We will miss you gourmet and all your great photography of recipes, travel guides and restaurants.

Check out their yummy pumpkin picks. Its getting me so excited for thanksgiving.