Hello Neighbor

So, I have a problem. It turns out I have become far too used to taking pictures of myself with no one else around. At our house In Georgia we lived in the woods, so I could run around or jump up and down screaming and no one would've ever known. Now we live in a regular old neighborhood (well, a regular old Portland neighborhood so that means everything looks awesome), around.... *gasp* people! This was my first attempt at taking pictures outside of the house. There is a little tiny park area down the street that was empty when I first showed up. Then a lady had the nerve to come and walk her dog across the street. So now you all are getting to see me being and feeling awkward. I didn't even get a good picture of my boots! Oh the horror!

Anyway, for those of you who take pictures of yourself in public... do you have any tips or advice?

Oh, and I have been wanting nice rain boots for months (so much so that I stalked Hunters on ebay for months and months). Well one day while out and about hitting up some thrift stores with a friend I turned a corner to see these just sitting there. AND THEY FIT PERFECTLY.


sweater: thrifted $5   shirt: gift    boots: thrifted $7   shorts: fischer (and on sale now!)

Hello March!

Can you believe February is already almost over? That's crazy. I am super excited for March for lots of reasons- spring is getting closer and most importantly for me...new designs are coming to the shop. Hooray! There is still time to grab some ad space around here, so if that's something you might be interested send me an email! Instead of boring you with repeating information just head here to find out all of the details.

I hope everyone has been having a wonderful week!

Owl's Nest

A few months ago I was the lucky winner of some wonderful clogs via Chelsea of Tea Talk. Well little did I know they would be from the nicest and most helpful company ever, Ugglebo. I wasn't even a paying customer but was treated with the utmost of care and interest! Well I decided to ask them about their labor practices and just how their clogs were made, hoping to get answers that I liked. Well... I did! I was met with a positive response, and even the offer of photos from their factory. Fair labor and safe conditions are something each and every person deserves, so its something that is really important to me and a MUST for buying new things. Ugglebo, one of the oldest clog companies around, is a family run business that started in the 60's and are still using the same factory to this very day. They are using natural materials, as well as production methods that are environmentally friendly. You can also feel good knowing you own a pair of very high quality handmade shoes that will be around for a very long time. So Bravo Ugglebo!

They also are involved in charity, this sums it up better than I could-

"Ugglebo means “owl’s nest” in Swedish. The owl is a universal symbol for wisdom, and the nest is a symbol of nurturing and growth. We at Ugglebo truly cherish these values and we strive to do our very best to share them with children in need. That's why we at Ugglebo donate 5% of our annual profits to the nurturing, growth and passing of wisdom to disadvantaged children through education. We can’t really think of a name or logo that could mean so much to us as our little owl does."

I also have to mention how comfortable my shoes are! They recommend wearing your new clogs around the house or just for short periods of time until you're used to them. But I don't usually listen to most things, so I wore them for a full day at work. When I arrived home 10 hours later my feet felt just fine... they are actually really comfortable. I can't believe I haven't shared these magical shoes on here yet, I will have to do that soon.

Cupcake toppers

Well happy late Valentine's Day everyone! How did I spend my day of love? Wearing cupcake toppers in my hair of course (made a few days earlier while hanging out with some lovely ladies). That's about as festive as I got to be honest, well besides eating some heart shaped pizza. Patrick and I are celebrating a little late, we are making tomorrow date night! Now to narrow down where we will eat... it turns out it is a little overwhelming trying to pick out a restaurant in Portland. There are like a million. Oh, and I recently heard about an all vegetarian Chinese food buffet. That's like the best news I've ever heard, unhealthy Chinese food is one of my favorite guilty pleasures. So one day I will be going to this place armed with stretchy pants and the will to EAT (stick around boys, you're about to see something special).

I hope you all had a wonderful Valentines Day!

Coffee for two

 photo from here

I don't think I've mentioned it on here yet, but for the past 12 days Patrick has been on tour in New Zealand. New Zealand!! I had grand plans of all the wonderful things I would fill my days with while he was gone, I mean, we live in Portland now, come on! But to be honest, I didn't do the best job of staying busy outside of the house. I am still working on this occasional being by myself business. Its not so bad and or so hard, its just a whole lot easier to put things off and not try as hard when no one is around to notice. At least for me it is! We also have barely gotten settled in, so I am excited for him to get back home and experience living in a new city together. I am also ready for the little things, like getting to drink coffee together in the morning. That might be my favorite way to start off the day.

But have no fear... for Patrick returns tonight!

Now I am off to hangout with (and meet) the lovely Kara, let's hope I don't scare her away with my talking about animals too much.