unruly things

oh how good it feels to have a day off. or two in my case. I took today and tomorrow off from work to gather things together and work on really hunting for jobs and a home in Portland.
so, I’ve been productive today. thus, the lack of posts. I’ll be sure to post something tomorrow for list friday.
but until then…….

oh yea, p.s. – if anyone knows of some cool places to visit in Portland, great job possibilities/opportunities, super hot restaurants, or anything else neat, I’d love to know! please email me.

they say a picture speaks a million words. well, if I could use pictures to describe my feelings about moving, these would do it.
anticipation.
excitement.
nervous.
giddy.
delighted.
free.
colorful.
light.
curious.
innocent.
ready.
{images from here, here, here, and here.}

I’ve really been on an earring kick lately. I love these totally affordable earrings from Purple Me. so feminine and sweet.
{images from purple me}

my swap package arrived in the mail yesterday from Evelyn, my partner for the Free People Travel Craft Swap. I didn’t have a chance to look at it until this afternoon, when I was blow away by the contents of my package. Evelyn sent me the most incredible, handmade box, covered with stamps! the time it must have taken her to add those lovely stamps to the box amazes me. she also added in a great Texas cookbook, which I was able to find a great recipe for fried green tomatoes in, a matching journal, also covered with stamps, and a lovely hand sewn tote bag, made with the softest American themed fabric! the time and care that Evelyn put into my package was so thoughtful. I really lucked out at having a wonderful partner!
now onto myself…. I feel awful after receiving Evelyn’s package, as I still have yet to send mine out. this has been a hectic month. I’ve kind of been waiting on finalizing some things this week before sending Evelyn her package. I’ve got some really special things that I want to send her, and I promise Evelyn, they will be worth the wait. you should receive your late late late package next week. :)

I’m in love with this photo from J. Crew’s Summer collection. how fun is that?! not to mention, that lobster dress is adorable.
{image from j. crew}

I love these purses by stitch and swash from crafty devils. started by two friends and fellow graphic designers, Nicole Sarsfield and Angie Bowlds, crafty devils carries high quality handmade goods that are not only unique, but are super cute. they also carry cards and jewelry!
{images from crafty devils}

my swap partner for the Favorite Things swap, Heather, sent me the sweetest note yesterday with this great article about Portland from Elle Living. the article was filled with Portland hot spots including food, booze, books, and arts! Thanks Heather!

I really am getting excited about starting over fresh with new home decorating in Portland, so much of my spare time is spent searching home decor sites and dreaming over things I’d love to have in my new home. today I found these pillows from Bholu. how cool are the innocent looking scribbles? the colorful felt pillows are hand stitched and embroidered in India by female artisans.
{images from bholu}