Celebrating S&K

Rooftop at the Nines!

Going down?

After party!

Rawr.

The happy couple, love you guys!!

Beach Weekend!!

This Saturday was Robb's annual 100 mile ride from Portland to the Oregon coast. It's the 3rd year he's done the ride, but the 1st time that we stayed the weekend. We'll definitely do that again! It was such an awesome time, just in case you can't tell by this photo.

Goosebumps

I CANNOT wait to see this. KE when are we going?!?! Let's start dancing again!

Best buds

JGF loves to play with his big bro WKF!
Can we just talk about how amazing these dino tails are for a second?? Birdie if you are reading this, they are so fab. And how cute do these 2 look wearing them!

Just Beachy

Missing our Manzanita fun...

Shower time!

Two of our great friends are throwing us a baby shower this weekend. We are so excited to see everyone, especially in their best baby blues. Thank you SF & SK, you girls rock my world. xxoo

I Heart Your Style

My BFF Ash just gave me my xmas present. And I have to say it's one of the best ones yet! I haven't been able to put it down. It's such an amazing exploration of fashion, style and creativity. This is definitely a staple for every fashionable woman.
Miss Anna Wintour herself says "In this wonderfully wise book, Amanda Brooks reveals the style secrets of unexpectedly elegant, singular women from all walks of life. It's candid, canny and cool, much like Brooks herself."


*I must say though, the best part was the inscription. Thanks bud, love you!

Bloc Party

Ash, Jesse, Robb & I went to see Bloc Party last night. I can't even explain how amazing they are. Both R & I can't stop listening to them today and thinking about the show. The best show we seen in a LONG time. If you ever have the chance to see them, you HAVE to.

Peter Beard

Jess & Finlay came over for a visit on Sunday. It was so great to see them and catch up for a bit.

Jess brought us over a wonderful wedding gift, the Peter Beard Collection in a wonderful cloth slipcase.
Neither Robb nor I had heard of Peter Beard, but both instantly fell in love with his work. His photography and collage is mesmerizing, especially all his work from time spent in Africa. Needless to say, we haven't been able to put the book down. Thank you Jeff, Jess & Finlay!

KC & TB!!!

a couple of our favorite people got engaged on Tuesday night. we seriously couldn't think of two more awesome people for this to happen to. we love you guys and can't wait to celebrate!!!
xoxo

The Countdown

for anyone that knows me well, they know that around December 8th i start "the countdown". i've done this since i could speak and every year it never fails. on December 8th i would announce to my Mom, Dad and anyone interested that it was 3 months until my birthday. This would reoccur on January 8th (2 months till my birthday!!!), February 8th (1 month till my birthday!!!!) and then after that it'd be 3, weeks, 2 weeks, 1 week and finally down to the days. i just love birthdays. not just mine, everyone's. i love giving birthday gifts, throwing birthday parties, the singing, all of it, especially if there is a surprise involved.
so for some reason this year, the countdown didn't happen. it snuck up on me. not sure if it was the move or my back or what but the other day robb & i were hiking and i had the realization that the countdown had never began this year...
i'm not the type of person who is focused on age or getting old. but i guess this does kinda feel like a big one. even more reason to get excited about it i suppose...
so this one goes out to my mom & robb:
ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT TILL MY BIRTHDAY BITCHES!!!
*photo taken at the best surprise party i've ever had

What will we do without you guys

I got to work today to find these 2 lovely things on my computer:

From Sara & Oli

From Matt & Leigh
Love you guys so much. Don't worry you'll be seeing lots of us!

I LOVE YOU MORE THAN_________

I found this great site today thanks to Smitten. So many of them made me think of so many of my fave people. So here I go...

Jen L:
Sarah H:Sara F:Jason:
Jenn:Ash:Mom:and last but not least, Robb:

Its Movin' Time

So we found a great place over in SE that we'll be slowly moving into over the next 30 days. We've loved this neighborhood for a long time, so we're excited get over there and discover a new side of PDX.

We've been so spoiled living on such a great street with such great friends/neighbors right there. The house hasn't been too bad either. Its had some hiccups, but all worth dealing with for the view and big yard. I think the thing I'll miss the most is those amazing sunrises that we wake up to almost every morning.
Either way, we'll be sad to leave Hammy T, we've really loved it there. Good thing we have a sweet little guest house to stay in anytime we want to visit!

As my Gpa likes to say

"Just another gorgeous day in paradise."

Here are some pix from our trip...

Thanks.

Thanksgiving might just be my favorite holiday. Cooking, eating, drinking friends, family... Does it get much better than that? There's no pressure of gift buying, crazy holiday shopping, it's all just about coming together with the people that are most important to you and being grateful for what fortunate lives we all live.
This will be our second year hosting and we can't wait. I love the feeling of having our home filled with our greatest friends, everyone so happy to be together, all the yummy smells from the kitchen. I know, I know, I'm totally cheesing out right now, but it really is such a wonderful time. There will be 12 of us this year which is perfect considering that's about all our table can hold. Everyone is bringing a tasty dish or 2 and a bottle of wine for the table. Robb & I will be heading up the turkey & mashies (Robb's a master mashie maker) again this year, sure to be yummier than ever!
So wherever you are and whomever you're with, Happy Thanksgiving from Mia, Robb & Mona!

2nd Annual Girls Camping Trip, Watch Out!!!

About to hit the road for round 2, this year we're heading to Lost Lake. Let's try to avoid the Trenchcoat Mafia this year girls?
Yeah Ladeez! Let's pitch a tent and roast some wienies!!!

Dear Winter,

I know you've been hearing all about me. I've been hearing (and seeing) all about you too. I just want you to know that even though I haven't come up to meet you yet, doesn't mean I don't already love you to bits. If anything I love you even more! And just think, that means quadruple the amount of snuggles and kisses when we do actually meet.
Yes, it's true, I've got this pesky cough that just won't end. But I'm going to visit the doctor this week to figure out how to get better, so we can hang all the time. My goal is to be cold-kickin' it on the porch with you by this weekend. how does that sound?

So since we're so close yet so far away, I thought I'd write to you so we can get to know each other a little better. That way we'll be best buds before we know it.

Here are somethings we already have in common:

-You really love your parents (S & O), I really love your parents!
-You live on Hamilton Terrace, I live on Hamilton Terrace!
-You've got a great head of dark hair, I've got a great head of dark hair! (or used to, i'll fill you in on that story another time)
-You're an only child, I'm an only child!
-You like to sleep all day, I like to sleep all day!
-You met Uncle Robb and think he is the coolest dude ever, I also think he is the coolest (and hottest i must add) dude ever!

Ok WKF, that's just a few to start. Plenty more to come trust me.
Just know that the only reason I haven't come to meet you yet, is cuz I love you so so much. You're strong and growing boy and you don't need to be hanging out with any sickos just yet. You'll come across plenty of those in your lifetime. (literally and figuratively, but that's a whole other ball of wax)

Anyhoo, I'll let you get back to your day of eating, napping and hanging out with the coolest parents around.

Can't wait to kick it with my new best bud! Hammy T for life!

All my love,
Auntie Mimi

ps- Tell yer Mom to save me a slice of that cake, it was da bomb!

Congrats S & R!!!

My best friend and maid of honor just got engaged this weekend!!!!! I couldn't be happier for her and her new beyoncé.

Dear S & R,

I can't express over the phone or computer how incredibly ecstatic I am for the both of you.

S, you are one of the most important people in my life. We've watched each other evolve as friends and women for the past 5 years and it makes me so happy to see that you've met your perfect match and found true happiness and love in him.
R, I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed us becoming better friends. You are such an inspiration as an artist and so kind to everyone around you. I'm so glad that you are in Sarah's life and will be for a long time to come!
The two of you are such a beautiful and unique couple. I wish you all the happiness and love in the world as you start the new chapter in your lives together.
I love you both so much and wish I was there to celebrate!

Just think, it's only starting now! How exciting!

All my love,
Meems

Jewels

Some jewels i made JL for her birthday.

The stone in the wire-wrapped ring is jade:






The necklace was made from a graphic of some vintage wallpaper that I scanned and downsized. Then I applied diamond glaze over the setting and image to create a glass effect:



p.s.- if i've made you any jewels, take a quick shot and sent it my way so i can post them!