Ferdinand: Ten Thousand Beautiful Things
Why drumming squirrels? Diane Toepfer, the genius behind Ferdinand, explains that when she and her husband moved here from California, they were told by locals that they could tell how bad the winter...
View ArticleOh Baby! How I Love Blanche & Mimi
My inside voice always subtitles Blanche & Mimi with the words “that great baby store” although it’s not really true — they certainly have a wide assortment of treasures that aren’t related to...
View ArticleArtist & Craftsman Paradise
I think there is a misconception about the iconic Portland business Artist & Craftsman supply, and it’s this: that you need to be a “serious artist” or art student to enjoy the bounty that they...
View ArticleSaturday Night Photo Special: Portland Flea-for-All
This morning we spent some time visiting the opening day of the new Portland Flea For All craft and vintage market. Judging by what we saw today, they’ve managed to strike a balance right between...
View ArticleInside the Artist’s Workshop: South Street Linen
On the back of my business cards, there is a single line: “The secrets of Portland, secrets no longer.” It’s catchy, but it’s rarely true. Much of what I write about here is well known both within our...
View ArticlePICNIC in the Park
So, how was your summer? Here are a few images from Saturday’s annual Picnic Music + Arts Festival, probably the premiere showcase for independent artisans and craftspeople in the city. Enjoy!...
View ArticleQuite a lot of Art on the Hill
Last night I had a wonderful time strolling around the Society for East End Arts’ 2012 Holiday ‘Art on the Hill’ show. Over 70 vendors — many of whom were not, I was totally pleased to note, the ‘usual...
View ArticleCarried Away with justkim
Maybe it’s the holiday display in the window (including the wonderful snowman apron and old sewing machine). Maybe it’s the riot of color from row after row of practical, fanciful bags. Maybe it’s the...
View ArticleA Gathering Place
Tucked away in a nondescript building in Bayside is a business that is very different from most other shops and stores in Portland … because what you buy from them is not so much a finished product,...
View ArticleFriday Features & Finds (Find The Yeti Edition)
So much to do in this town. Sometimes (like this weekend) it’s just hard to choose. Here’s a few suggestions. (I’m going to try and be as brief as I can.) Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 23rd Annual...
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