Hello Sweet Things! I think I got out of order with my posts because last Thursday, before Andrea's charm swap, I got to meet up for a day of fun with some VERY special pals! Natalie, Lonnie,Stacy and Colleen were in town to take a couple of classes withLisa Kaus. When I heard they were going to be in PDX, I insisted that they let me tag along with them if they were going to do any shopping/running around. I'm happy to report that they did!
We went to a few fun shops in the morning and then went to Paragon in the Pearl District for a fabulous lunch! This is the gorgonzola cheesecake appetizer. It was fantastic!
I had the grilled cheese and tomato soup combo for lunch. That sandwich was every bit as tasty as it looks! Needless to say, I could only eat half of it!
Another fun treat was the ever charming Sally Jean came to join us for lunch.
Here we are...Lonnie, Natalie, Stacy, me, Colleen and Sally. After a crazy good lunch with very tasty drinks, we went to Sally's studio for a tour. Oh my goodness her studio is absolutely enchanting! She was very gracious and allowed us to take pictures to our heart's content. Here are some things that caught my eye and/or made me swoon!
Yes oh yes, don't we all dream of having so many gloriously old books that we can organize them by color? Oh my gravy, this delights me so much!!!
THIS makes me nuts! LOVE it beyond the ends of the Universe!
Just SO much flippin' goodness...and SO inspiring. Thank you, again, Sally, for letting come in and lookie lou to our heart's content!
And thank you Lonnie for arranging the tour, for lunch, and to all of you for letting me join your super fun day!!!
Oh my...I'm so jealous...I know that the photos do not do justice for all of Sally Jeans "Pretty Little Things"...yes you'd have to pinch me as well. Thanks for sharing...have a great weekend. Roberta
Posted by: Roberta | July 31, 2009 at 03:09 PM
Did Kari tell you? We decided next year we want a meet up in your woods. So start planning!
Posted by: hope | paper relics | July 31, 2009 at 06:25 PM
JJJEEEAAALLLOOUUUSSS!! At first I was jealous of that sandwich...and then your tour! Mama mia!
Posted by: Julie Prichard | July 31, 2009 at 08:11 PM
I think your area is "where it's at" for "happening" people and cool art. I found Sally Jean on the internet several years ago and she made special charms for all my neighbor women gals for Christmas. They love them and she was a delight to deal with. I LOVE LOVE LOVE her studio!
Thanks, Michelle, and have a wonderful vacation!!! So glad you will be with Glen and family and that Miranda gets to join you.
Posted by: Susan Reaney | August 01, 2009 at 11:07 AM
Oh! You all look lovely. That food looks so deliciously mouth watering.
Posted by: carpet cleaners Los Angeles | August 04, 2009 at 12:28 AM
The studio has a lot of interesting stuff. I like the collection of books, and the necklaces and bracelets, so gorgeous.
Posted by: decorating fabric | August 04, 2009 at 12:29 AM
hey sweets,
WOW WOW WOW
what a perfect day!!!
y'all look so stinken cute.
SEE YA SOON DOLL
OXOXO,
JESSI
Posted by: jessi nagy | August 04, 2009 at 06:45 AM
AHHHH! I want to be you Michelle! Please!
xo natalea
Posted by: natalea | August 06, 2009 at 01:43 PM
Oh, happy vacay! You lucky thing, at Sally's! Love your domino charms. I'm making Marie A charms for a swap, so if you have a domino left over, let me know and we can swap! Why didn't I take you up on Charmsters- waaa! Let me know if that's an option.
Gina
Posted by: Gina M. Smith | August 07, 2009 at 08:47 AM
OMG YOu lucky lucky Girls I am so green You had way to fun!!! It looked all to perfect!!!
Posted by: julie haymaker thompson | August 09, 2009 at 08:22 AM
Totally jealous! I love that place!
Posted by: Kristin | September 29, 2009 at 08:55 AM
Hi Michelle!
What a fun time you all had! Loved those photos of Sally's place - to die for!
xo
jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | September 30, 2009 at 07:00 AM
The new year is already knocking at the door, let it will bring only happiness and joy.
Posted by: Antivirus_man | December 06, 2010 at 08:21 AM