My Feet Hurt.

But I'm Happy! :-)

I had a very nice day. Spent it with my girlie and we did a LOT of walkin'! We left the house with the ultimate destination of Scrap on N. Williams. We got there via NE Alberta. We stopped and got "coffee" at Black Cat Cafe with "coffee" being the generic term for a cup of hot chocolate, vegan muffin, and bagel with hummus. Really, rarely does going for a cup of "coffee" involve coffee. Unless, of course, we go to Stumptown Roasters. CANNOT beat them for a good cup of coffee.

After coffee, we went for a walk on NE Alberta. We went into Collage. A marvelous marvelous shop that is just jam-packed full of the most perfect art supplies and inspiration. Not only does this shop have what you need but it's also just FUN to go into this shop.

Could you resist stopping at a shop that looks like this?

I didn't think so!

We poked around in a few shops along Alberta and I got this wonderful picture of Miranda. This young woman is so photogenic. Not sure how she does it. She says it's because she's a photographer so she is comfortable in front of a camera. I don't know. She's a talented photographer but when she's in front of the camera, there's some kind of magic.

She put herself behind all these beautiful flowers. The green wall with the flowers was just startling. I love how vertical it looks. It's given me an idea for a card for my Design Team assignment. He he he!

After Alberta, we went to Scrap (scored!!!), then headed toward the Value Village off of Sandy Blvd. We got there via about 10 garage sales that we encountered in the Laurelhurst neighborhood. There were a lot more (annual neighborhood garage sale) but we resisted. Went to Value Village and Miranda got some really cute clothes (of course!). On the way home we stopped at Mexicali Express for a couple of rice and bean burritos (SO GOOD!), made one quick stop at our local Goodwill and then came home. At Goodwill, I found a couple more old wooden spools of thread to add to the others I had so, viola! I have yet another collection of something!

So all in all, it was a very production day. I got LOTS of goodies to use for the ephemera swap I am participating in that ArtsyMama is coordinating. If you love vintage-y goodies, check it out! The more the merrier!!!

Hope you have a lovely Saturday night. I was actually going to go to a 80's Themed Prom party tonight but decided to just stay home with Atticus. Too many new goodies in the house...and I gotta play!

Comments

[Lilli]

My goodness! What a great shopping day you guys had. Thanks for the pix :)

[jen paddack-hyde]

that sounds like a wonderful day Michelle...I'm going to have to rememberr some of these stores the next time I get to Portland:)

[Malou]

Uhh, I like that rock! Sounds like you guys had fun shopping (Yay, Michelle you are my hero!) Miranda is so beautiful, I love that pix!

[simone]

That picture of Miranda is beautiful Michelle! You should enter that in any upcoming photo contests....and I mean that. She is an exquisitely beautiful young woman anyway, but something about the simplicity of that photo enchances her natural beauty, and it's as though we can look into her soul through those
gorgeous eyes!! Incredible photo!! Love it!

[simone]

I meant "enhances" her natural beauty......no enchances it. That's what I get for typing late at night, when I should be in bed!
"Please excuse that and any other typos", she said, as she hung her head in utter shame and embarrassment.

[Solitary]

Yes, breathtaking pic of Miranda on all levels. That is one that should be enlarged and placed in an art gallery.

Also, I am regretful of all the ancient spools of thread, cards of bric-a-brac trimming for dresses, and buttons I have thrown away. You know I come from the era when there was no "Goodwill." Old clothing was cut up for quilting scraps, used for scrub rags, or dust cloths. And always the buttons were cut off first and placed in a big button jar. And we always knew the "history" of each particular button and the garment it had been on. Poor but good sweet times.