I discovered Oregon Walks last year while co-hosting a walk for its annual Walktober. Now, I know Oregon Walks does more than promote walks throughout the Portland metro area. Instead, it is a state-wide pedestrian advocacy organization that promotes safe, convenient, and attracting walking routes for everyone. Oregon Walks works hard to keep Oregon and Portland walkable.
Tryon Creek State Park: Oasis in the City
I ended up in Tryon Creek State Park for a walk a few weeks back almost by accident. Now, this park is on the top of my list for great spots in Portland. The park is an amazing 650-acre piece of forested land between Lake Oswego and Portland. Once I entered the park, I felt like I had left the …
The Inspiration Behind Tommy P. Tinker and the Super Duper Rare Bottle Cap
View PostEnjoy Healthy Eating with Your Living Foods
Kathy Rossol of Your Living Foods believes healthy food not only tastes good, but it tastes better. When we eat food that nourishes our body, it also nourishes our soul. The good news is eating healthy is easier and more enjoyable than you might think. Kathy Rossol is a nutritional consultant who will teach you how easy it is to …
How to Find a Tudor Revival
Ladd’s Addition is one of my favorite neighborhoods. It’s an area of town that almost reminds me of Europe, with it’s traffic circles and diagonal street design. Ladd’s Addition is also home to some of the best Old Portland architecture you’ll find in town. Walk down any street, and you’ll find a mixture of Old Portland home styles. I took …
Four Years of Creative Pairings Portland Wine Shop
Last Saturday I stopped by my favorite wine shop in town, Pairings Portland Wine Shop. If you haven’t been there, you have really missed something special. Pairings Portland Wine Shop is one of the most creative places you will visit. The owner, Jeffrey Weissler, is not only a wine expert, but also a very ingenious wine pairings expert. At Pairings Portland Wine Shop you’ll learn how to pair wine to your favorite food, movie, or dog breed or even to your mood.
Stacey Roy’s Classroom 211 Teaches Children How to Resolve Conflict Peacefully
Stacey Roy Simply speaking with Stacey Roy of Classroom 211 calms you down. Stacey projects a confident yet soothing energy that she freely shares with others. Talking to Stacey, I felt enveloped in a space of peace and freedom – a freedom to be at ease with her and with myself. I am not surprised she is the creative …
SerraVision Photography Captures The Stories of Our Lives
View PostThe Art And Integrity of Eve Styles
Portland is teeming with talent. I know I’ve said this before, but if you slow down and take the time to get to know the people around you, you can’t help but discover talent. Eve Styles, the creative director behind the independent fashion label Eve Skywalker, is one of those amazing discoveries. She is a talented and creative fashion designer, …
It’s a Portland Bungalow, Says Eric
What Kind of House is This? That’s a question I asked myself often when I first moved here. I still vividly remember how I felt when I saw all the old neighborhoods, full of old houses with such character and style. The neighborhoods felt almost magical. I’d heard the terms bungalow, craftsman, and tudor before, but I wasn’t really quite …