Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label travel. 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.












Photo Source: Jupiter Hotel

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?  

Monday, July 8, 2013

Concept | Wedding Details

Hi, I'm Sophia and I'm obsessed with details.  And planning.  And Mexico.

I've spent the majority of my career styling spaces.  It only made sense for me to be a little controlling over my own wedding tablescapes and details, right?  I'm imagining you nodding in agreement.

We were married in Mexico, but I didn't want it to be too thematic.  I mean, yeah, mariachis were a must (and tequila), but I wanted it to feel organic and authentic (think beachy - driftwood and succulents).  Like a big dinner party.  With candles.  Lots of candles.

I wanted each space to feel a bit different, but I wanted continuity.

It was a challenge to convey what I wanted from a country away.  So I created concept sheets (challenge accepted).

See below for the "before" (concept sheets) and "after" (space installed).  I loved the detail of it all.  This is a taste of what I do for clients in order to help them visually describe their space to potential investors and contractors.

What do you think?  Where do you find your wedding inspiration?  Want help with a wedding or event concept?  Holler.


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Photo Source: All concept sheet photos were taken from Pinterest and Loverly.  I also used a few images from the Roost catalog (reach out for ordering information).

Professional photos were taken by Daniel and Lindsay Stark of Daniel Stark Photography.

Wedding coordinator was Amy Abbott.

Ceremony and reception were at the Cabo Surf Hotel in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico.

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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