Living Portland

Happy Friday! This weekend I am headed to my first Timber's game - any adivce? I hear they can get rowdy but I am super excited to experience it. Side note: I played one season of soccer growing up and was actually pretty good at it. I was so much smaller than the other girls that I could weave in and out without them noticing. Needless to say, I wasn't much for playing in the...

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I don't know about you but work has been crazier than crazy. It always seems to be. Here is where I wish I was right about now. Are you in need of an escape as much as I? pinned via ...

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I saw Liz do this and so thought I'd join in the fun. Play along! {NYC subway} If you really knew me....  ...you'd know that I am down for an adventure/shenanigans at the drop of a hat. ...in fact, you'd know that, on a dare, I once pretended to be a bachelorette during a girl's night out. {trust me, it was hysterical. And praise God I only ran into one person I knew. I'm sure...

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What I loved about my weekend:   I realized how much of a hot mess I was becoming - so I chopped off my hair. Well, I cut off several inches anyways. It was halfway down my back and I just couldn't style it nicely.  Friday night, I decided I needed to go for a drive to clear my head. Can't say it worked but I do love taking my little car out on the...

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Do you ever excitedly buy a book only to find out you really hate it after starting? I picked up the memoir "Cleaving" by Julie Powell - same author of "Julie and Julia" - at a used bookstore and started reading it a couple weekends ago. Thankfully I only paid $2 for the thing because I. Hate. It. I mean, really. I am only half-way through but really want to chuck the thing out my window. Or into...

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Are you a J.Crew fan? Today is the last day to save an additional 40% off sale items - good deal, yes? I've already met exceeded my clothing allowance for the month but here is what I would buy: colored toothpick jeans striped bow cami anchors blouse ...

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As I find myself at a strange cross-roads in my life, I have to remind myself that God has the wheel and everything will be OK. A lot has happened this past year (and it's only July!) and I really can't fathem what the next 5 months has in store. Breathe. via Pinterest ...

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I am blessed to live in a really beautiful part of Portland nestled just 10 minutes from downtown. The homes in my neighborhood sell for way more money than I'll ever make in my lifetime. But me, who lives in a rental, and those perched atop the steep hills have one thing in common: an awesome nature park right in our little neck of the woods. On Sunday I finally went exploring on some of the nature trails. I usually do...

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Happy Friday, all! I realized that I haven't done Lauren's Friday blank game in quite some time. Which is sad. It looks like she is taking a well-deserved break this week but I plan to hop back on the bandwagon next week! Here is what I am loving about this week. Starbuck's Refreshers   Thank goodness someone told me Starbuck's was giving these babies away today or I wouldn't have had a clue. I chose lime and it...

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You guys. You know those sometimes awesome coupon deals from the likes of Groupon and Living Social? The coupons for stuff and experiences you never would have purchased otherwise? Yes, THOSE. Well. I try not to get sucked into these but every so often a deal comes my way that I just can't pass up. For instance, a swinging deal on wine. Sounds good, right? Turns out in OR you have to be home when they...

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One thing on my summer bucket list was to go berry picking. Conveniently, my stepmom invited me to join her last weekend at a berry patch near my parent's house. We headed out in the morning to beat the heat - turns out standing in a field in direct sunlight can get hot awfully fast. There were blueberries and marion berries and I picked way too many for just me. But the process is so therapeutic...

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Summer is finally creeping up on us here in Portland and I am already ticking items off my bucket list. Discover an outdoor haven Drink margaritas at Departure...or anywhere Pick berries Dine at an outdoor patio or two Stroll along the waterfront at sunset Try a new brunch spot Read a book Spend the day at Cannon Beach See the animals at the Oregon Zoo  ...

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The nice folks over at West Elm are great about keeping me updated on the fun activities and merchandise that can be found in their Portland store. Celebrating the 4th of July is no exception, with an adorable lineup of outdoor gear. For most of us, we'll be spending the holiday with friends and loved ones, sitting around a patio sipping on yummy drinks and snacking on messy BBQ. If you're hosting a gathering, or...

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