today's musings ...

{life here day 9}

hi there
just sharing a few bright spots from the day :: 

the sun is shining, it's actually a beautiful november day.

 

seems, ollie wants to go out in that sun too.

 finally starting to meld together a few of our favorite things

your turn,  to share a small smile from today  ::

sue

out and about :: laurelhurst park

{life here day 8}

hi there

you've been asking to see more of my new surroundings ::

Laurelhurst Park :: 27 acres of natural beauty inside the city, with winding roads, pond,  and play areas, just about 1 mile from our house.

 

i took a walk just before sunset yesterday.  the park is a riot of color (the leaves change a bit later & stay awhile longer than back east)

 

the park has a totally different feel this time of year, gone are the concerts and activities, left is an urban oasis

dusk settled to quickly :: the feeling of quiet beauty is one i would have liked to enjoy a bit longer

for more info on Laurelhurst Park

today is beautiful here :: hoping it is there as well

sue

sunday morning musings...

this sunday i'm in portland oregon and spring is already showing signs of life here.

i thought we could meet at the portland nursery for coffee

coming from the east coast where many areas are still covered in snow, this is such a welcome change.


take a little stroll with me.....

 

i found this corner of the nursery that had them most amazing scent.  SPRING!!

 stay awhile and enjoy your coffee...i'll be in touch with more of my portland visit.

happy spring thoughts sunday

sue

sunday morning musings...(and a bit of news)

morning friends,

this week's place for sunday morning coffee is right here,  in my sun room.

it's sunny, warm & cozy in here...it's about 5 degrees outside...let's stay in and enjoy this room while we can...

which brings me to a bit of news i have for you ...  we are moving ...we are heading west...all the way west...
to  Portland Oregon!  

that would be ALL of us...two households,  with 4 adults, 1 child, 1 dog.. and 2 shops,  solsticehome and trampoline.  we're joining our son and daughter who have lived in Portland for 3 yrs now.  it's time to reunite this family.

  

i couldn't be more excited and yes,  a little apprehensive about all the details. . i know it's not impossible and  i'm pretty sure  positive it will be very interesting  ;)

i've decided to write a weekly journal of our unfolding adventure.  i hope you'll follow along with me. i think i'll need some words of encouragement now and then.

enjoy your sunday everyone

sue

the portland connection...day 2

 portland visit day 2...

we headed out to visit some of portland's thrift shops...
and as usual  portland didn't disappoint ...

how perfect a vintage suitcase to carry home the vintage slide case, rolodex, lamp, coffee sack and model T headlamp.  yes, they'll be heading to the shop soon.

another delicious find for lunch,  they had great atmosphere & food...annoyingly poor choice in music

 

  the montage restaurant

a little extra bonus, thursay was 1st thursday and many of the galleries held openings

photo by nymphobrainiac

there were so many talented artists, each with their own unique style...here's just a few to enjoy 

an amazing piece...all these words and phrases were sewn on paper

and here's a little video i took to wrap up the evening...enjoy!

hope your having a wonderful week too!

Sue

the portland connection...day 1

many of you know by now...we're off on a visit to my son & daughter-in-law in portland oregon.

we'll just skip the part about the 8 hour plane ride...it's enough to say it was long.

portland day 1....

out the door and into the garden for morning coffee  (pretty sweet..this is the view from my bed too)

the gang started off on a much needed long walk around SE Portland

an ended up at beautiful Laurelhurst Park

 

my portland family the talented lisa teso & chris (nymphrobraniac) teso

we even ran into a pretty amazing crane

lunch followed at the Everett Street Bistro...and it was soooo good, i forgot to take a photo for you.
if your in portland oregon, you should add this one to your places to eat.

 this photo from their web site

Hope your having a lovely week too!

Sue