Living Portland

It's that time of year again. The time when all fashion magazines come out with its September issues, just in time for NY Fall Fashion Week. You know, the ones that weigh 10 pounds and are full of ads? The mecca of them all is VOGUE, its September issue coveted 'The Bible of the fashion world." Halle Berry landed the cover this year and she looks GORGEOUS. I'm a big fan of VOGUE because they staff incredible photographers and...

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Sometimes I wonder why I'm not a housewife right now. I've always loved cooking, cleaning and laundry. It's true! For my 18th birthday, my girlfriends bought me laundry supplies. Though, that was half a joke gift. But still. One thing I have to do each weekend is make a meal plan for the week. Because I'm just cooking for myself, it can be tempting to just grab take out or swing through the drive through....

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DO give yourself some visual breaks.If you’re like the majority of cube dwellers, you probably spend more time in your cube than in your own bedroom. So it makes sense to put up some visuals that reflect your personality. Put up some (tasteful) photos of family and friends, some small posters, etc. I’m not really one to like the cheesy motivational posters but whatever floats your boat. Having something to look at, other than your...

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