My very first jewelry showcase was a tremendous success! Thanks to the RAW: Natural Born Artists organizers, the evening at Bossanova Ballroom was full of performers, photographers, fashion designers, painters, abstract artists, and many more talented contributors. Complete with vocal performances, belly dancing, acrobatics, fire throwing and a fashion show, the event is one I will remember for a long time. Continue reading
There’s something to be said about female empowerment, and a group of independent women backpacking through the wilderness one August weekend. McNeil Point is a hiking shelter on the side of Mt. Hood, and can either be a hefty day hike or a multi-day trip. My lady friends and I decided to commune with nature, and make a weekend excursion out of the 8 mile trail. Continue reading
Beets and I have been at odds with each other for years. While my parents have insisted that it is an amazing root, I have not seen eye to eye with them… until now. Continue reading
I recently purchased my first “big kid” bike since receiving my then-trendy turquoise beast, Giant circa the 1990′s. As a post Easter brunch celebration, I ventured throughout substantial number of Portland’s bike stores and found a beautiful match: the Specialized Dolce Compact. Ain’t she a beaut? Continue reading
A New Year, another 365-day chunk to plan out for adventures, sight seeing, and all around good times. My friend, AJ and I rang in New Year’s Eve with an amazing day at Mt. Hood Meadows, but for the first day of 2012, we wanted a different scene from the mountain. Continue reading
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