Table Trough

 

My dear friend Jenna designed a similar table a few month back, so finding this image was kind of fun. Her table had little herbs planted inside instead of a trough to cool wine. Whatever you want to put in your trough, this is an easy and fun project.

Keeping it Local : Leather Bike Bits

 

Geoffrey Franklin of Walnut Studiolo creates hand stitched leather bike accessories. They are high-quality, beautiful, durable, and most of all functional components for your bicycle.
I don't often read artists profiles on etsy, but I was pulled into reading his, loved everything he had to say, and immediately thought we would be great friends. Until we meet and decide we would be fantastic buddies, I will just have to buy some more of his great bike accessories. I bought the 6-pack cinch (pictured below) at the bazaar this weekend!

 

Happy Weekend

We are having a Christmas party tonight! I am excited to see friends, laugh, drink wine, and eat cheese. Mmm. I hope you have fun plans too!

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Keeping It Local

I have an announcement! Tuesday's will now officially be called Keep it Local Tuesday. Portland is bursting with creativity, craftsmanship, and design, so I will focus on my fantastic little city every Tuesday. Get excited.

To kick things off I would like to share a post from Design Sponge last week about the Portland Bazaar. I am beyond excited! There will be clothing, accessories, home goods, books, live music, vintage wares, fine art, food and spirits. The vendor line up looks fantastic and what's better than Portland's food and beer scene? Not much, that's what.

Chalk Board Tasting

 

Great party idea! I will definitely be utilizing this in an up coming holiday party. It's pretty genius and I wish I had thought of it myself.  Read more here.