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The Cat's Meow

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June is almost over (wha?) so I figured it's high time for the Cat's Meow list this month (yay!) Some things that have been ringing my bell lately:

These adorable plush kitty friends from new (PDX based) shop Rad Cat would make cute couch companions! Made from vintage and reclaimed fabric so they're eco-friendly too.

I've been eyeing these awesome Ray-bans for a few weeks and they just went on sale. Come to momma! via Sage & Style

These fantastic notecards with colorful retro designs by Pie Bird Press would make excellent additions to my thank-you card collection. Via Eat, Drink, Chic.

And I love the new canvas + leather line of bags by Portlander, Entermodal- a sneak peek from photog Sweet Ronit!

This Let's Move to the Mountains print by In Haus Press speaks to my heaving mountain girl heart. Via Design Crush

Love these gorgeous tours of creative people in their spaces by another local photog, Carlie Armstrong, for her ongoing project, work.place.

And these are a bright idea for a different kind of watch and so so cute! From Aussie brand So Little Time. Via All the Mountains

The Piccola Mag premeire issue was just released and I have a little article in it 'bout shopping local- it's free and pretty, check it out!

These funky-fantastic bracelets made with antique African beads by Vanessa Mooney, at Cameo Noveau

And the talented miss Mati Rose let me know about her new venture with her artist friends Stefanie & Tiffany, The Teahouse Studio! It's an inviting creative art studio and workshop space in Berkeley, CA and I wanna gooo! They have lots of inspiring workshops up ahead- check em out!

And Michele at Tierra Verde sent me a way too generous thank you gift for a project I did for her (thanks again Michele!) and I am addicted to her soaps now. I love them all, including the felted one! My favorite tho is the Green Earth Gardener's Soap- it has tiny little scrubba dubba elements that feel sooo good on your hands and it's super foamy and smells fresh and yummy!

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Summertime means knee freckles and bright yellow nails with glitter-zap super power action.

And yes R, you're right- this Sally Hansen Insta-Dry polish (the yellow) sucks! Not recommended. I love the butter glitter polish in Rosie Lee tho, ya'll- one of my faves to wear!

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Painted my nails yesterday cause I'm feeling springy, and then today I noticed that the colors are almost the same colors as the cosmos I just got.

I must have flowers on the brain. Happy Monday!

{colors: Sally Hansen Insta-Dry in Chartruese Chase & Raspberry Race and Deborah Lippmann's Constant Craving}

ps: please disregard the sad looking state of a few of those cosmos- I haven't planted them yet- they'll be fine! ;)

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Making me purr this week...(seems I've got the springtime itch alright)

These adorable little DIY donuts from a tutorial over at ikat bag- they look good enought to eat!

These Scotch Naturals polishes are intriguing me, and 10% off at Beautorium right now- anyone tried them? Supposedly no base or top coat needed!

These needlepoint loafers are the stuff my granny-chic dreams are made of.

This cats of the world poster by Gemma Correll is TOO. CUTE! Over at L'Affiche Moderne.

This chickadee doormat might bring all the neighborood kitties to your door, from Modcloth

This gorgeous necklace from Asian iCandy, inspired by traditional Maio techniques

This spring-tastic new Blossom Pop collection from Bonbi Forest- makes me think of bubblegum and rollerskates and longer days.

This delicious bouquet full of sunshine and cheer-up juice, by Emerson Merrick.

These so simple and pretty ceramic milk bottle vases, at Canvas

And, this hanging human nest pod of awesomeness by Dedon {via Going Home to Roost!}

My gardening fingers are really itching now after seeing those flowers. Please Portland weather, let me dig in the dirt this weekend- pleeeease!

http://shop.canvashomestore.com/collections/ceramics/products/morandi-hand-made-bottle-vases

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Making me purr this week:

These cute little vintage bug plates, perfect for holding little trinkets, from Monki Vintage

These perfumes by D.S. & Durga sound awfully enticing- anyone ever tried them? I think the "cowgirl grass" scent sounds like it would smell like my childhood home out in the high desert.

These gorgeous and simple little antique stud earrings from Erica Weiner

This stunning mixed media piece (all her work) by Sarajo Frieden, via my Get Your Paint On class!

These gorge eyeshadow colors from Lumiere Et Alouette

These pretty porcelain rings that spell "LOVE" in braille, by MaaP Studio

This springy vintage umbrella from brand new shop, Scout & Smith Vintage

This pretty vintage tote with hand-embroidered flowers and supple caramel leather, at Spool 72

This cute little handmade doggie planter by Miriam Brugmann

The new Radiohead album, which I've had on repeat for days

This sweet trio droplet necklace by MIni Cyn

And this is the Holiday Hair Studio! The newest and cutest little cart on the block, only this one is an adorable salon. I got my haircut there this past weekend and it's the first cut I've gotten in over 3 years by someone other than myself! I haven't trusted anyone with my curls in a long long time, but Robin did an amazing job- I love it! She gave me just what I wanted and sculpted my curls, more than cut them. She's a painter too and I can tell her artistic eye is put to good use with hair too- it looks awesome! Thanks Robin! 

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Making me purr this week: 

This bright Pendleton print shirt from Lazy Oaf 

These Morning Mountain and Night Mountain prints by Tabitha Bianca Brown 

These orangey-peachy polishes from priti- fireglow, september charm, festival gitana

This true colors dress by Cristina Pires

These beautiful hand-woven belts from the Andean Collection (via ecouterre)

This set of gocco prints by Beci Orpin, from the Art 4 Heart auction (all proceeds from the sale of these, and other art items, go to benefit the Queensland flooding disaster relief)

This adorable whale tissue holder by Sparkly Pony

This mint & brass necklace by Kim Dulaney

This pretty handmade feathered headdress by Headmistress (as modeled by pretty ginger blogger, Jacklyn)

These beaded barettes from General Store

These great pouches by Scout & Catalogue

These gorgeous balloon shakers by Masayuki Kurokawa, at Merchant 4 

Have any favorites? I really want to try one of those nail polishes, but hmm, which one first?

Own+Adore: Magic in a bottle

So, I'm kinda not feelin outfitted this year! Is it the fact that I have pretty much lived in pjs and yoga pants since Jan 1st? Perhaps. But it's also because that was last year's little project for myself, to photograph one outfit a week, and I did pretty good! Good enough for me. 

So now, I'm ready for a new little photo project of sorts. I still want a way to share my favorite clothing and accessories with you tho, but I thought it could be more interesting to not just see a piece in an outfit, but also hear about where I got it, why I bought it and why I love it so much. And that way, I can talk about other favorite things too, like the home decor, art and beauty stuff that I own, and adore. 

So with that, a new column is born- own+adore. And first up on the list to share? 

Argan oil is like my little beauty secret. I have been telling all my real-life friends about it and now it's time to share it with you bloggy friends, too. I've been using it as a face moisturizer, instead of cream or lotion, since the fall and it has done a world of wonders for my skin. 

I have naturally oily, acne-prone skin so believe me, the last thing I thought I should do was put more oil on it! But I read all about how it's great for skin like mine and decided to just try it.

I use just a few drops on my face after cleansing and my skin stays moisturized all day and get this- it's LESS oily! My face is clearer than it has possibly ever been in my life. I have no more clogged pores around my nose to obsess about. It seems to erase tiny lines and keeps my skin so soft and supple.

I swear, it's like a little vile of miracle juice, people. So much so that I've been adding a few drops to my shampoo and body lotion too lately. 

Love love love it. I have the Josie Maran brand and would definitely recommend it, but you can find argan oil available from lots of different brands, big and small. And I know Palace sells some here locally. 

Have you ever tried it? What did you think? Freaked to put oil on your face? 

The Cat's Meow

Since I'm trying to post less frequently, and more personally, I'm afraid that might mean less opportunities to feature great goodies that I love. But that doesn't mean I'm coveting stuff any less, oh no. So I thought I needed a new feature to showcase lots of my favorite things all at once. So, introducing...

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Making me purr lately:

These black velvet booties from Osborn (all their shoes really, uh-mazing, and handmade) 

This pretty pretty moon chart, from Agent Gallery Chicago

These gorgeous earrings by Fay Andrada, at Spartan. I want to wear them with a bun in my hair.

The new Scout bag by Beesnetta, butterscotch yummimess.

This cute cosmic ice-cream necklace from Apres Ski

And actual ice cream from Three Twins. The "mocha difference" flavor is OMG good.

This "I declare" hand-screened print by Kin Ship Press- love her red dress and minty skin

These "air/water" and "earth/fire" crest necklaces from Yellow Owl Workshop

This gorgeous aqua and yellow world map by These Are Things

This pretty, sexy three-way blouse by Frances Watson. I need more white in my wardrobe.

This Voluspa three wick candle in Massakar Ebony & Peach- smells musky & sweet

This "cat on a hot tin roof" ring from Verameat- I like that it's a feisty kitty!

Butter London polish in British Racing Green (I got this as a present from Ronit, love it!) 

edited to add: these shoes, because I had to, because just look at them! And the style is appropriately called the Meow. I can't decide which color I like best tho- maybe I need one for summer, one for fall (I wish!) :: via Down & Out Chic

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Oh I am love, love, loving this super sparkly teal- it's perfect for Christmas, very festive! Neko kitty likes it too (the bottle at least.)

My poor fingers and nails have been dry as a bone lately. My nails were chipping and peeling and I haven't painted them in a month or so to give them a break. But then I found some vitamin e oil and I've been using it everyday on my cuticles/nails and WOW- it really helps! They feel strong and healthy again. I think the cold weather + re-circulated indoor heat = dead nails, so if you're experiencing the same thing- oil up, ladies!

Mr. Modish: Style

Now introducing, the Mr. Modish column! I'll be doing some guy's style finds from time to time and every month, the real Mr. Modish will pop in with a music-mix for you, because I love his taste in music and it's super eclectic- hopefully you'll discover something you've never heard before. And who knows, he might join me for an outfitted or two in the new year too (hmm, mr. mister?)

Hickoree's Hard Goods has a clean, classic aesthetic with clothes/shoes/accessories that could look good on lots of different kinds of guys. I love their mix of both pratical and playful things (like a slinky!) And they carry toiletries from Portland General store like shaving cream, lotion and cologne, scented like whiskey and wood- that sure sounds yummy to me!