Snapshots

Hello there all,

Curious on what is going on around here?

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What is the lowdown?

1.) Messy desk at work? Always.

2.) Skee Ball and dinner at East Burn

3.). Tonight, I went to a Meetup at Green Dragon. It was for a book club, and I was incredibly scared to meet with the group of strangers. However, I am incredibly happy that I did, and I met some really amazing people. Additionally, I am able to cross that off the list of goals for this year.

4.) Just a beautiful building on Division that turned out to be someone's residence. Coolest house.

5.) A delicious Solstice Mocha at Rain or Shine Coffee. What would a Snapshots post be without a picture of coffee?

6.)  Free Friday at Portland Art Museum. There will be a post about this later on this week.

7.) Thumb Mafia is serious and tragic business.

-Autumn

Dressing in What Makes You Smile

Hello there all,

I have always realized that when I love what I am wearing that I feel infinitely better. Therefore, I would wear my awesome outfits on days where I needed an extra boost for a day (first day of school, sick, a date, etc.). Recently, I discovered how ridiculous of a choice that was because I should do this everyday! If I wear things that make my heart smile often then I feel better and walk a little taller and smile a little brighter.

What does this mean? Purge. Purge. Purge. I have been trying to toss anything that makes me feel anything less than wonderful. Why would I keep the shirt that I makes me feel fat? Or why would I keep the skirt that I always have to pull down? Guys, if you are clinging onto clothes that don't make you feel beautiful then get rid of them! You are just preparing for more days of feeling unhappy. Also, it makes finding clothes in the morning just a little bit easier. You don't have to shuffle through all sorts of clothing to find something because you will open up your closet to several things that make you smile.

After donating some several things, I feel wonderful. I just look at what I'm wearing and it makes me smile. It may sound superficial, but the way we present ourselves is important to everybody. When you feel good about how you look, you have a happier disposition. It is totally working for me.

Moral of the story? Get rid of the junk and rock your amazing duds. Your gonna feel like a rockstar in no time.

-Autumn

Snapshots

Hello there all,

This week has been a very chill-zo week, and here is just a look at how adventurous I was ;).

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What is the lowdown?

1.) This is the 3rd book for this year already. I shot to read 12 this year, but it seems like I may get there a lot sooner. Also, this book is hilarious.

2.) I have been working on dressing in what makes me happy lately. More on this later this week.

3.) Getting rid of ALL the things! Simplifying and it feels great.

4.) Video game night! The Mister is pretty pro at games, and he is teaching me the ropes.

5.) Doodles before nommy Chinese food is delivered. There is a tree with our initials and a pig wearing a sombrero.

6.) We played a new card game: Jaipur. Us and all the games lately.

7.) Bipartisan Cafe really makes me swoon. It is such a delightful little place, and I nerd out over all of the historical photos and the beauty of the old building.

8.) Making some art for our walls.

-Autumn

Food Focus Friday: Pieper Cafe

Hello there all,

Let's talk about food for a second. In case you have somehow been living under rock these days, I am kind of in love with food. However, aren't we all kind of about food? Neglecting the sights, smells, and tastes of a delectable feast, food is so much more than the sensory experience of consuming the food. Food is community. Food is gathering, and food is creation.

We work to create sensory experiences to create a communal activity for all. We show our love for others by creating nourishment and experiences for others. Through this labor of love, we are able to create a moment to remember.This is why I am infatuated with experiencing new places to eat. Through visiting these places, I am able to taste a bit of the labor of love of many different individuals. Additionally, I am a sucker for a great atmosphere and a tasty, well tended meal.

On Food Focus Friday, I am hoping to spotlight places that are excellent in creating something delicious, and they possess that little something extra. They seem to understand that food is about by creating community and showing appreciation for others by sharing a delectable experience of noms.

This sounds so snooty, and these places are anything but that. Moral of the story? These people get food.

With all of that said, my first choice for Food Focus Friday is a neat little place that the Mister and I happened upon last weekend for the first time: Pieper Cafe. Why is this place so neat? Well, it gets that whole food thing that I've been talking about. We stopped in just for coffee (yes, coffee is food!), and the Mister and I both had mochas which were so delicious. I ordered a caramel mocha which I was pleasantly surprised to learn that they make their own caramel. YUM! They make their coffee with Stumptown coffee, and the flavor doesn't disappoint.

Pieper Cafe has a delightful balance of nommy deliciousness along with a cutesie atmosphere. Get a load of those mushrooms on the tables and the black and white checkered flooring (I am a sucker for black and white checkers)! To top this all off, THEY HAVE PINBALL! If a place has good coffee, they are usually okay in my book, but if you give me pinball. SWOON!

If you are in the mood for some great coffee and want to team it up with some EXTREME PINBALL, head to Pieper Cafe and show your taste buds some love.

-Autumn

Winter is Swell

Hello there all,

Why does winter get such a bad wrap?  It allows us the opportunity to slow down,  wrap up with a cozy blanket, and snuggle next to the ones we love. Winter is full of comfy layers,  rain on rooftops, delicious smelling candles, and warm drinks.  Only during the wintertime do you get to wake to magical wonderlands of snowfall and wear a thousand layers of wool goodness.  Winter is magical.  Am I the only one that sees this? 

Here's to you winter for bringing many more days of staying warm and for giving me moments of comfy coziness with those that I love. Thanks winter. You rock (even in March when I am over the cold and want the warmth back)!

-Autumn

Snapshots

Hello there all,

Take a gander at what has been going on this week.

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What's the deal?

1.) Yesterday, the Mister and I explored the FoPo area (Foster-Powell area), and we found it to be a pretty cutesie neighborhood. We just drove down Foster early this week to get to Hawthorne, and we decided to explore it a bit this weekend. This mural was on the side of the Bob White Theater. 

2.) Today, the Mister and I headed downtown to meet up with my mom. We went to Kells, Cacao, and Powells. My mom has never been to any of these places, so we gave her a mini-Portland tour. We also went and showed her this epic view that the Mister has from work. It isn't even fair. How could you get anything done with this view?

3.) I made some earrings with some found shells from Newport.

4.) Delicious coffee from Pieper Cafe. Also, the table....swoon! More about this place later this week.

5.) This week, I have been pretty lame, and I nearly lost my voice. Friday, I finally settled down and took the day off because I just about died on my long day of work that I had Thursday. What does that mean? Crafting, taro smoothies, and hours of Gossip Girl.

6.) Lately, I have been trying to be more adventurous and go outside of my normal walkways to places. The reason? This way, I notice more neat-o things around. This piece of graffiti is a perfect demonstration of that because it is pretty close to my house, but I have neglected to see it until this week.

7.) I have been craving this meal from El Cubo de Cuba. Seriously, this place has food that dreams are made of. It is so insanely delicious. This is the Pollito Bowl which has this awesome mixture of sweet and salty. Oh man, why am I not eating there now?

-Autumn

Snapshots

Hello there all,

here are some glimpses of the week around these parts:

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What's the deal?

1.) A picture of the mister. Why? Because look at how handsome he is. I am so in love with this man. We were enjoying breakfast at Laurelhurst Cafe. It is one of our favorite breakfast places.

2.) Carcassone because board games are neat-o.

3.) We made it to Slappy Cakes on New Year's Day. It was a nice happenstance because it was pretty much the only place open for breakfast on New Year's. Also, I have been wanting to go there for awhile. Yummmy.

4.) New Year's Eve dinner at Bridge City Taproom. Who doesn't love Tater tots?

5.) George Washington isn't at all like what I expected in person. Spotted at Bipartisan Cafe.

6.) Just leaving random notes for strangers on the max.

7.) Nature and I are friends. I miss being able to enjoy the outdoors, but I will take warm blankets and tea over the summer heat any day!

Have the most magnificent week,

Autumn