Time flies...

It was 5 years ago today that my Husband and I were married. At this very moment, five years ago, we were on the pier of a floating restaurant on the outskirts of Portland with our closest friends and family. We were married on a 42 foot boat with 17 people piled onboard while floating along the Columbia Channel. Our friend Chris married us, reciting the vows we had written for each other.

I'll always remember how much fun we had on that day; how the weather miraculously cleared up that morning, that I left my bag at home (with C's ring in it) and my new husband, chasing me around a pier with a handful of cake-ready to be smeared all over my face. Yep-that guy is my very best friend and I am a lucky gal.

Cheers!

Where the crazy comes from

This last weekend C and I went camping with my family from Washington and had a blast. I really enjoy getting together with them. Every time we do, I see the resemblance between us, and sometimes the likeness is inspiring. Sometimes, not so much as we have a string of awnry that runs deep. I still love it-reminds me of my Grandma Jones. This trip, I noticed there is a little bit of humor that is embedded in each of us. LOVE it. What about you-is there something you love and/or dislike about your family?

Third Thursday in Kenton!

Our little neighborhood has been going through some changes, slowly but surely since we move in about 4 years ago. It's been fun to watch. New houses popping up, new neighbors, and new businesses. One of the new businesses that I am most excited about is Posies Cafe.

The first time we went in was while walking the dog and I got the best soy latte I've ever had. Actually, every coffee drink I've gotten there is darn good. Not kidding.

Recently a handful of businesses in Kenton have come up with a fantastic idea- an art walk every 3rd Thursday of every month.

So come say hi and get a delicious coffee drink and enjoy some live music from the talented Ben Thomson.

Cash+Carter:: Song of the day

For those who know me, know I love Johnny Cash. So I was prrrretty excited when my better half found this band called Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, where in one song I swear they are channeling Johnny and June. If you want to check them out, I recommend listening to the song "Home". Or just click here.

Sweet Spot

Fall is just around the corner, and that means I get to combine a few of my favorite things: Boots, scarves, and skirts. I've decided this is the year that I learn to sew a skirt. I'm doing it, for real this time. I've daydreamed about making myself a skirt for awhile now. My Mother-in-law just happens to be a sewing master and gifted me a serger a few years ago and the poor thing has been cooped up in the closet for awhile. And by awhile, a mean a few years; until recently, C and I found this sweet glass table in the clearance aisle for $15! It was perfect, it had this crescent on the bottom for support, which allows enough room for a stool to be stored and for my feet when I'm sitting down.

After a serger lesson with C's Mom, I feel that I'm ready to make a go of it. I think my first skirt endeavor will be to duplicate my favorite skirt, one that I found at a thrift store up the street. Lucky for me, I found Marie Madeline Studio on Etsy who carries a sweet looking pattern like this one.

Beading Machine

I think I've finally gotten my lunch time crafting down to a science. Yesterday I was able to whip up 3 necklaces on my lunch break, which is probably due to the amount of caffeine surging through my system. I've started going to this little cafe around the corner from my office, they have this cozy little room in the back with a comfy chair and table and I sit there whipping up pieces while getting hopped up on caffeine.

The trick I have found, is to pick out what I am going to make the night before and make a little kit and put it in a zip lock bag so that way I make the most efficient use of my time. Oh, jeez- there I go- sounding like my boss again. O_o

Have a great evening!
Stacy