unruly things

I’m excited:
about my trip tomorrow to Cape Disappointment and the North Head Lighthouse.

my eyes:
are prettied up with sun.
are so sleepy, I could close them and drift off into dream land.

I’m hoping:
the paranormal don’t tug at my hair.
this afternoon flies by like apple pies.

I’m wearing:
a band aid on my left thumb.
tweed, merino, and flats.
garnet emerald cut earrings.

I taste:
raspberry brownie from The Pearl Bakery.

I’m a little sad:
because my Dad leaves on Monday.

update: and I’m even more excited with my recent purchase for tickets to Rogue Wave. yay!

I am totally in love with the new, fully sustainable, clothing line from illustrator, Alyson Fox. her new line is creative, fun, inspiring. I especially love the video clips for each piece in the collection. see her design in a small collection.
{images from a small collection}

mmm….black, gray, tweed, plaid, flannel…. so cute.
{images from j. crew}

so delicate. so perfectly lovely.
{via star magnolia, images from sudlow}

so, I’ve been living in Portland for just over a month now, and have eaten at some fabulous restaurants. none have quite made it to where I thought it important to blog about. until last night.
we went to dinner at Kinara Thai Bistro, an excellent Thai fusion restaurant in downtown Portland. the background music and intimate, modern setting create a really nice vibe. with an amazing menu filled with Thai delights and one chef, who cooks the most incredible dishes, this place is a great find.

try: Fresh Spring Rolls and Pineapple Curry Prawns.

gray is the it color for shoes this season. just when I was actually starting to veer away from my standard gray/black/blue/brown attire, gray pops back in with hotter than hot shoe selections. suede, sparkles, leather, oooh la la!
{image from piperlime}

I adore these necklaces by Marjorie Victor. I love the silver and gold combination and delicate use of metal.
{via oh joy, images from marjorie victor}

there is something so wonderful about high heels on piano keys. but then, there’s also something eye catching about every kate spade ad as well. I got this beauty this morning.

I really like this ring. it’s petite. it’s simple. it’s unique.

I’ve always been a huge fan of Diane von Furstenberg and her fabulous dresses. I love that they seem to fit perfectly into each category of the modern woman’s lifestyle, whether it be work or play, day or night. I adore these two dresses from her fall collection. fabulous, yet functional.
{images from dvf}