Garden Fever
This store inspires me every time I walk in. I’m inspired to read more, plant more, work harder and even give better gifts. Ok, I’m exagerating a little, but [more]
Articles by Kristi
Java Vivace
I have been going to Java Vivace for probably about 12 year now and it’s just as great as ever. When I was in high school, it was one of two places we went to hang [more]
Beer: Stumptown Tart
She caught my eye in the refrigerated isle at Safeway. The tall, curvy bottle and the great looking label. Ohh the label! So stylish, just enticing me to drink. Then I [more]
Portland Hill Walks
I read a fair amount. A one or two books a month. Nothing compared to my ethicist friend Emmi, but way more than a lot of people I know. There is one book I recommend [more]
International Rose Test Garden
The garden is full of buds, but has not bloomed yet. Memorial Day should be just about right. [more]
Green Dog Pet Supply
There is a lot of love in our house for the Green Dog Pet Supply. Lots of love. So much love that we visit about twice a week. Or I should say, DRAGGED there twice a [more]
Alberta Art Hop
Alberta Art Hop… like Last Thursday… on steroids. Or at least that’s how it seemed to me. For the last 3 years, I’ve been working nights and [more]
Rimsky Korsakoffee House
"Old School" Portland at it's finest. Dessert, coffee and live classic music tucked away inside an unmarked building. [more]
Hollywood Farmers Market
Everyone loves the downtown/PSU farmer’s market. But personally it makes me want to run screaming. OK, that’s a little bit of an exaggeration, but it is SOOOO [more]