In her clothing line tati & me, Katy Hadad designs and creates beautiful and joyful clothing for the spirited girl. The dresses of tati & me immediately catch your eye, and I couldn’t help but smile at first glance. Seeing the dresses hanging in Katy’s studio brought back the feeling of joy I had as a girl wearing a special dress …
Ugly Mug Coffeehouse: Quintessential Portland Coffee Shop
The Ugly Mug Coffeehouse is a Sellwood classic. In fact, it’s a Southeast Portland classic. Ugly Mug is one of those coffee houses where you just know you’re in Portland. It’s the atmosphere. It’s the great coffee. It’s the friendly service. But mostly, it’s the feeling you get while you’re there – like you’re in the heart of what you …
Seek and Swoon: Eco Throws That Tell A Story
I think Jala Smith-Huys is a creative genius. She’s got an eye for design, but also a head for business. Jala has created a business that merges her love for travel, her belief in sustainability, her mastery of social media and her talent for design. Jala Smith-Huys is the incredible person behind the eco-blankets of Seek and Swoon. Story Telling …
Eli Eichenauer – Revitalizing Lives Through Connection and Community (Updated)
I met Eli Eichenauer a little over 9 years ago, not long after I moved into my house. He and his wife moved in next door several weeks later. It’s incredible how life can connect you randomly with people who are doing such amazing things for the community and its health. Eli Eichenauer is an advanced Rolfer and the Executive …
Wyatt Rose – Fashionable Apparel to Keep Your Child Warm
Andrea Anderson launched Wyatt Rose to solve a problem. She was looking for headgear for her young children, but nothing on the market seemed right. Andrea took matters into her own hands and began to design quality, functional and stylish children’s head wear. Wyatt Rose sells the headgear it designs as well as other quality apparel for children. Design with …
Make Time to Live Sustainably Organized with Casey Hazlett
Casey Hazlett of Sustainably Organized is more than a brilliant organizer. She is just so personable and kind, and radiates such enthusiasm about her work, you’ll be wanting to get organized. Casey helps you get organized in such a way that you can easily maintain it, and you’ll have fun getting there too. Casey wants to help you organize so …
Get Ready to Paddle With Clackamas River Outfitters
View PostNerd Nest Media – Designed for Small Businesses
Breanne Smith, owner of Nerd Nest Media, is one of those people with whom you just instantly connect. In fact, I just wanted to sit and chat with her all morning. Breanne Smith is a unique breed of web designer. She speaks our language, she’s super responsive, and she’s focused on serving and advocating for small businesses and solopreneurs. Nerd …
Lisa is Sharing Portland One Story at a Time
Special Guest Post! I asked Cindy Hooker of Gold Dog Consulting to share my story. When you first meet Lisa, you will be at ease with her genuine smile and sparkle in her eyes. She loves people and you can tell. When we became acquainted a couple of years ago, I immediately felt as if I could trust her. That’s …
Jen Coughlin is Paying It Forward
There’s something amazing about the human spirit. It shines brightly in what might seem like unexpected places and shares its warmth and hope. Jen Coughlin is beaming with this spirit – it’s just part of who she is. For the last several months, Jen has fought a personal battle with cancer and watched a good friend go through the same …
