and some more old mugs… 
california succulents (in my aunt’s front yard)
mural of portland, (near powell’s in the pearl district)i had a fun trip to the west coast– eventful but also really relaxing. thanks so much everyone for the happy birthdays! i loved portland, especially the area where my friend lives, called alberta (not sure if that’s the name of the neighborhood or just the street). within walking distance from her house, there’s a co-op grocery market, yarn store, fabric store, a couple vintage clothing and record stores, and the sweetest gardening store. i was feeling tempted to move there. oh and the most delicious brunch place! (can’t remember the name)…
then down to san francisco, for some typical foggy but cozy sf summer weather… saw more friends and family (& received some more wonderful birthday presents!). wandered haight street and checked out american rag… and went to this bizarre but fun sushi restaurant on mission street. we took a day trip to santa cruz, ahhh it was so beachy and so california there…
then up to our cabin twain harte for some heavenly summer activities– swimming, reading, baking, barbecuing… and of course checking out the thrift stores. i found some great fabric, vintage craft books, mugs, etc…
Sounds like an amazing time and the designs on those mugs are wonderful…great for tea sipping
I LOVE Portland – I visited for the first time just this last winter and spent a good deal of time strolling the Alberta – my print-making goddess cousin had an art opening there – it is a wonderful area – a lot more down to earth than the pearl (though I loved that as well!) Didn’t you die and go to heaven in Powells?
yes! i could have spent the whole day in powells…
welcome back! next time you must try minako sushi, half a block further than country station. yum!!
welcome back…sounds like a wonderful time!
welcome back lena! sounds like you had an amazing trip.
Welcome home Lena! So glad to hear you had such a good time…and delighted to see you have sniffed out such fab haunts…great finds! xx
I love the mugs!
what great mugs and a lovely time you had! … we enjoyed brooklyn while you were in portland!
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