Showing posts with label Portland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Portland. Show all posts

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Travel | Portland Brunch, are we hungry yet?

We've had a number of people visit this month.  Lucky for us we get to see friends and family.  And doubly lucky?  We get to eat a lot of good food.  Like so much food I'm running on the treadmill while writing this.

Okay, so I'm not.  But I should be.

Here are a few favorites.  Come prepared with something to snack on in line.  Portland's brunch scene is intense and often requires long waits.

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Pine State Biscuits

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Screen Door


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Veritable Quandry

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Simpatica Dining Hall

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Broder

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Tasty n Sons

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The Waffle Window

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 Voodoo Doughnut

Hungry yet?

Monday, July 15, 2013

Travel | Portland Hotels

Looking for a place to stay in Portland?  I was just recently asked and thought I'd share my list of favorite hotels.  On and off the beaten track.  Perfect for the modern nomad.












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Inn at Northrup Station 
TripAdvisor has ranked this hotel #3 on the Portland hotel list.  Great location, good value and the reviews are in praise.
Kimpton Monaco
TripAdvisor has this hotel ranked as #1, so it has to be included, right?  Fun, eclectic feel and the rooms were just recently renovated.  Good touristy location.
Heathman
How many couples have reenacted 50 Shades here?  Might want to bring your Lysol.  Kidding of course...one of the more expensive hotels on the list, but good location.  Wear your fancy pants.
Nines
The public areas at the Nines are some of my favorite.  Central location, fun vibe, make sure to check out Departure Lounge on a clear day.

Off the beaten track (in a good, Portland sort of way)
McMenamins Kennedy School
In Northeast (my hood), housed in an old elementary school.  Fun property, near Alberta Arts District.  Great food spots nearby that are less touristy (Beast, Cocotte, etc.).  They also have an old theater in the hotel with couches where you can order beer and pizza.  Movies are cheap ($3 - whaaa?).
Jupiter Hotel
Motor Inn turned hip boutique hotel.  Southeast has great restaurants.  Kind of a "party" scene, but who doesn't like to "party".

Where do you like to stay in Portland?  

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Throwback Thursday | North PDX Vintage Tour

Lets take a little North Portland vintage tour, shall we?  Everyone likes themselves a good deal.  Especially Portlanders.  Particularly this Portlander. 

On the list?  Kenton Antiques & Collectibles, Give & Take, St John's Vintage, Salvage Works and Pinwheel.
 
Kenton Antiques & Collectibles
8112 N Denver Ave 
Legit shop with "oddities galore" (their words, not ours).  Vintage luggage, automotive accessories, old Playboys, art, and even a 1950's metal beverage jar...that I am still dreaming about for our next backyard soiree.




















Give & Take
8128 N Denver Ave
Small-ish space with a lot of goodies packed in.  Fun furniture pieces, purses, clothing and home accessories.  I bought a bamboo chevron side table for our guest room.  The antique sofa frame and candelabra in their back space may require a return visit. 










 
















St Johns Vintage
8416 N Lombard
"Where Style Meets Vintage."  Good selection of men and women's clothing and some fun furniture pieces.  The shop is actually larger than one would expect with a large back room filled with furniture and art.
























Salvage Works
2030 N Willis Blvd
Inspiration overload.  This place has building materials turned furniture, and doll heads turned planters.  Gorgeous selection of reclaimed materials, including raw edged wood.  On my mind still?  The prefab chicken coop for $400.  






















Pinwheel
7429 N Leavitt Ave
New kid on the block with a well refined selection including vintage finds and newly refinished antiques.  I bought a decorative brass bird clip for our bathroom gallery wall (hello, Lavender holder).  Their selection is bound to get better with time.






















On my list for this weekend is Sabi and Friends Vintage.  It wasn't open when I took my self guided tour, but I'm pretty sure my nose marks are still all over their windows.  There was a lot of good stuff to see.

Hungry?  Proper Eats on Lombard was healthy and tasty.

What are your favorite Portland vintage shops? 

Friday, July 5, 2013

Travel | Oregon Weekend

Huge fan of Airbnb.  Huge.  We are even considering listing our spare bedroom for rent once it's all fixed up.  Fun locations, "home" cooked meals, authentic experiences?  Sign me up.

As Summer speeds by, we've been looking for some fun weekend getaways.  Some pet friendly, others not (sorry, Cash).

A few of my favorites worth sharing! 
















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Wine country cabin that's pet friendly? You had me at wine.
















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Pet friendly beach cottage with hot tub.  Bubbly popped.
















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Airstream farm stay in Rogue River.  Must love goats.

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Japanese Forest House with soaking tub.  Zen.
















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Quiet Farm Retreat.  More Zen.  And vegetables.

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