Living Portland

Happy Friday! I still have several hours before it's officially the weekend but the countdown has begun, let me assure you. Here is what I've got lined up this weekend. *a trip to City Liquidators - it is a warehouse full of furtniture and random odds and ends. I'm shopping for a desk. Even if I don't find anything, this place always trips me out. I love it.* *trying The Pioneer Woman's Country Fried Steak...

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Quick - what comes to mind when I say "Oprah?" Queen of daytime TV. Philanthropist. Mogul. The-most-well-known-woman-on-earth-it's-mind-boggling. That about covers it.  This all brings me to a book I just wrapped up, appropriately called "Living Oprah." The author, Robyn Okrant, spent an entire year doing everything Oprah told her audience to do - whether via her show, magazine or website. The year-long journey makes for an engrossing read - whether you're an Oprah lover or...

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I have the pleasure of heading to Florida in June for a family wedding. This means white beaches, sun, fruity drinks and humidity, oh my. While this all sounds great, what the heck am I going to wear? I know how to dress for the Oregon coast – hoodies and rain jackets even in summer – but how do I dress in Florida? And what is their protocol for weddings? Admittedly, I don’t attend many...

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Happy Monday! *sniffle sniffle* I caught a bit of the cold bug this weekend so this is what my weekend looked like: + My fav - they taste like candy + What else are you going to do when you feel a cold coming on? It’s definitely not full blown and I hope it stays that way! ...

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I haven’t played the Fill in the Blank game in FOREVER. Kind of forgot about it, to be honest. Play along and link up over with Lauren. 1.  My favorite color is red. 2.   My home decor color palette includes blue, green and browns. Though my bedroom has browns, whites and reds. 3.  Other people always tell me I look good in the color coral or royal blue. Being brunette, it’s a lot easier to experiment with color....

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Call me crazy, but one of my favorite errands is grocery shopping. I love pulling together a meal plan for the week, writing my list, scouring the weeklies and clipping coupons. I love cooking and seeing how far I can stretch my food budget. Every so often, Madison over at Espresso and Cream does a round-up of her grocery purchases. I love sneaking a peek at what other people purchase, so thought I’d follow suit....

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Admittedly, I am not one to go big for St. Patrick’s day. The only green items in my wardrobe have a duck and the words “University of Oregon” on it. Here’s what I would totally wear tomorrow, if I had it. Actually, I’d wear this any day! I’m loving the colored denim trend and the added pop of coral would make my heart swoon. Btw, I'm also digging Polyvore. You can follow me HERE. Off...

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Not long ago I was craving breakfast burritos. Unfortunately, I used a maple and brown sugar sausage, which didn't cut it for me. I needed something more neutral or with a bit of a kick. That said, the idea of a breakfast burrito is a great one. Easy to make, infinite ways to customize based on taste and cravings. Ever make these for dinner?? Would definitely make again. ...

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Oh heavens, I cannot believe it has been a whole month since I have written. Life just kind of took over, you know? I never do outfit posts because I don't have a hubby or boyfriend to take pics of me. Nor do I usually feel like the outfits I wear warrant their own posts! Back in January, when I visited family in Phoenix, I picked up a few new pieces. I've been looking long...

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