unruly things

last week, we headed down to the Cleaners space at the Ace Hotel for a fun family photoshoot with Lisa Warninger. the photos turned out so great, I couldn’t resist sharing a few with you.

the Northwest themed set was styled by Lauren Hartmann and was so cute – and totally us! there was even a Pendleton throw, framed fern print and pinecones in a jar. it was like our home away from home. Wolf was in an amazing mood and the pictures totally show it. plus it totally helps that Lisa’s a genius behind the camera.

Lisa is a Portland based photographer specializing in lifestyle, fashion and on-location shooting. be sure to check out her Portland street style blog Urban Weeds or her website for some more beautiful photos. thanks again, Lisa!!

photography by Lisa Warninger
set styling by Lauren Hartmann

this year, I made myself a strict rule to not post anything holiday related until after Thanksgiving.  sure, it’s been on my mind {a LOT} but I decided to wait.  now that the turkey is all gobbled up, on to holiday fashion!!

I just love these dramatic lookbook shots from Portland local Yo Vintage.  the collection is called Fool’s Gold and it consists of lots of sparkly, fancy attire.  how great is that top shot, photographed in front of the Brave Star Pendleton blanket?!  hello blue sequins!  check out the shop online.

and for you Portlanders – Yo Vintage will be at the PDX Bazaar later this month!!

{photos from yo vintage}

starting today, I’m running a series of guest posts at Pendleton’s The Portland Collection blog!  each week, I’ll feature a new item from the Fall ’11 collection with an imaginary outfit to get you inspired.

hop on over to see today’s outfit, starring The Harding Cardigan.

holy cow you guys, I’m getting so excited about The Portland Collection, the latest collection from Pendleton, inspired by their rich archive of Native American-inspired textiles and blankets. some of my very favorite Portland designers, Rachel Turk and Nathaniel Crissman from Church & State and John Blasioli teamed up to create this amazing collection and I am beyond speechless with the outcome.  the design is so true of their styles, yet blends flawlessly with Pendleton’s archival heritage.

for those of you that don’t know, I work at Pendleton in addition to blogging and freelancing, so this collection is pretty dear to my heart.  plus, I’m happy to call these designers my friends – bravo guys!  I can’t wait to show you the pieces I ordered.  the collection is set to hit stores early September.

in case you missed it before, here’s the preview of the collection I posted back in April.

a few weeks ago, my friend Leah Verwey came over to take some photos of Wolf.  I’m so happy to have some photos of Wolf and our little family and think they turned out so so good.

would you like to see a few more?  hop over to Unruly Little Things to see my favorites.

Leah is a Portland based wedding and commercial photographer.  be sure to check out her blog and her other project, Space PDX for some more beautiful photos.  thanks again, Leah!!

this post is a lot different than what you typically might see here on Unruly Things, but when it comes to supporting friends and something I believe in, I think I can take a leap from the ordinary!  a few of the wonderful people I’ve been so lucky to meet here in Portland are working to produce a local documentary called One Fall.  it’s not exactly about wrestling, but about the struggles and dreams of one man.

“One Fall” is a character-driven piece following Dan Closser: By day, a Portland tow truck driver, but by night, a struggling wrestling promoter on the brink of financial collapse. Dan “The Man” pulls out every move, while chasing his hopes and dreams of turning his bush league promotion of wannabe professional wrestlers into a roster of world renowned superstars.  His journey is cut short at every turn: Family hardships, endless injuries, a wrestler suicide, leaving Dan “The Man” with only one way out: To lead 16 wrestlers in breaking the Guinness Book record for the longest, non-stop wrestling event.  The recurring themes in “One Fall” will resonate within anyone who has dared to dream about finding success down the road less traveled.

“We all have dreams, and very few of us have the stamina to continue following them. The characters in this film are shown battering their bodies night after night to realize their dreams. And Carl the Mailman has been right there alongside them, pouring his own passion into something he truly believes in.”

Carl Fondelheit, along with his wife Kimi Kolba and friends and producers, Ann & Russ McGarry, have all been working diligently on this project and they are so close to reaching their goal to complete it.  take a look at the video and tell me it’s not compelling.  and help out if you can.

{top photo by Kimi, polaroid by Ann}

Frances May, one of my favorite shops in Portland, is celebrating their 3rd anniversary today.  that means 30% off all day both online and in stores.  use coupon code FMTURNS3 online.  here’s what I’m looking at:

my friend Leah just shot some gorgeous photos for her blog SpacePDX in one of my favorite Portland haunts, Artemisia.  it’s my go-to spot for unique plants and decor inspiration.  if you’re in Portland and you haven’t been there yet – it’s a must!!

also, be sure to check out Leah’s site for more beautiful photography.

{photos by Leah Verwey}