The paper source

Hilarious gnomes in the window of the paper source on nw 23rd. They had coffee mugs to match. Had to have them.

WHAT A BLACK FRIDAY!!!!

WHEW! Yesterday was a CRAZY day at the shop! I was totally blown away by all the 'local' shoppers who were not going anywhere near a big bog store! I cant thank everyone enough for making yesterday a truly remarkable day for our small shop! We had so much fun - champagne, hot cider and yummy treats for everyone - everyone was in such a good mood and the weather was SPECTACULAR! YIPPEE!!!!!!!

The true ROCK STARS of the day, however, was Betsy and the staff at Betsy and Iya at 24th & NW Thurman, who really put their all into organizing the "LITTLE BOXES" local shopping event, which was truly the hit of the day! We had so many shoppers come in with their receipts from other stores and their neighborhood shopping maps - it was a true success! So MANY MANY thanks to Betsy and Iya for organizing the whole thing - a truly remarkable feat! Perhaps they will take it on again next year????? Hint, hint!!!!!

And then, in the evening we had Tannenbaum Madness on Alberta Street - all the shops were open late and it was sooo festive! 30 stores had their trees lit and a good time was had by all! Thanks so much to Sara at Alberta Main Street for all the work on that project!

Allrighty the, it is on to Small Business Saturday! Thanks American Express!!!!!

Have a great weekend - and here's to the holidays! CHEERS!!!!!!

HAPPY TURKEY DAY!

GOBBLE GOBBLE!!!!!!....and then it is onward into the shopping season! COME SHOPPING AT DIGS!!! Everything is 20% off both Friday and Saturday...and did I mention that we have champagne and hot spiced cider??????

Holy crap!!!

Frenchy and I are at the cirque du soleil michael Jackson thing. Dear god!

A lovely night out.

So we started out at Zeppo in Lake Oswego with the Darcy's and the Trembley's for Happy Hour. Many thanks to Patrick for the yummy chocolate mousse. Then it was off to Bar Avignon for cocktails with Sue and Eric and then our last stop was dinner at The Woodsman Tavern at 45th and Division. It's new and AMAZING!!!!! Make a res and run screaming over there!!!!! What a great night for us foodies!!!!

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Yippee!!!

The Pieta...

My favorite museum in Florence is the Museo del Opera and one if my favorite pieces is the unfinished Pieta by Michaelangelo. It is hard to describe this piece. Amazing!

A day in Firenze...

Ok so I am not really in Italy anymore. I am sitting at JFK Airport waiting for a flight to the west coast. Anyhoo..... Here are a few images.....

So cool from Italy!!!

This is an amazing 360 view from the ramparts at the fortrezza in Montalcino, Italy. So cool!!!

In order to see this image in 360 view, click on the link below

360 View: http://360.io/TvY4mS

Captured by 360 Panorama

Sent from my iPhone,  so I apologize if there are spelling errors. 

Italy rocks!!!

We are on our way to Firenze this morning!! Yippee! Cappuccino please!!!!!