Monday Evening Inspiration///

Honey it's cold outside.

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Winter Shoes///

Excited about today's purchases - some moccasin boots and wool hi top Keds.

 Fyea Nordy shoe sale. 

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Happy Thanksgiving ///Momma Hands

 

Hope you had a really nice holiday.

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See the rest of my Instagram fotos here.

Nubby Twiglet and a familiar chalkboard ///

So fun to see so many bloggers spreading the word about Schoolhouse and all of our new products and our new showroom. I came across the Nubbytwiglet blog today and was so excited to see my chalkboard photographed.

As it says on the chalkboard, very exciting, Anna Mara Flowers and Ristretto Roasters will be part of our showroom by our Grand Opening on December. 1st.



Schoolhouse Electric Snapshots///

We're open on the weekends these days! Come by and say hello!

Schoolhouse Electric is open 10 - 6pm Saturdays and 11 - 4pm Sundays.

2181 NW Nicolai St. Portland, OR

Look for the big yellow water tower!

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Mossiere///Quartz Rings

Beautiful rings from a local Portlander. Yes, please. 

Winter Wear///

Good denim, chunky sweaters, warm hats and sturdy boots are all I need this winter.

A beautiful look from the vintage shop, Lawrence.

Dang///Gold Eames

I want a black and gold version...

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via Okayart

Styling with Schoolhouse Electric///PART ONE

Schoolhouse Electric launched our new line of home goods and furniture this past week. Have you seen? I couldn't be more excited to be a part of this company. I had the opportunity to assistant style our catalog photo shoot this past summer here in Portland at our factory and a house in SW.

Im so happy to finally unveil the images that I am so proud to have helped create.

This image is from our catalog insert that was shot by the uber talented Shawn Records - (my arm, haha, and) an inspiration board I created with the lifestyle team. 

I learned so much from the amazing stylist Lili Diallo with whom I had the awesome opportunity to work. 

"Every shot needs a little bit of kook..."  ♥

The shot on the left was my absolute favorite to style. From the bike in the entry way to the arrow poised on the side of the vase.

More shots to come...

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Thankful for///

I'm thankful for music that touches the deepest parts of my soul and for those that just graze the surface.

This may not be the deepest a song has ever dug, but right now, I can't stop listening to First Aid Kit.

"So you ask for my opinion
Well what is there to say
To be honest and just foolish
Won't make you wanna stay"

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If I Were to Buy a Home///

I would buy and old A-frame in the woods and make it mine.

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via Freshome

Opposites Attract///

This just makes me want to cut up everything I own and sew at this very second!

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Undercut and Inspired///

So, about a month ago I went ahead and did it - I undercut my hair.  This may be one of the first photos that actually displays it well. I feel like most of the time it just doesn't show up. I really loving it...I tend to get bored with long hair so this feels like such a good way to switch it up and still feel feminine.

Undercut in all it's glory.

Also, does this photo feel similar to the piece I drew below?  I'm taking self portraits of myself for a pen and ink series I'm doing. More to come...

Line Work///

Every Time I Open My Eyes I'm Cutting Out a Part of Myself to Give to You, a self portrait.

Recognizing more and more at this point in my life that all I really want to do is make things. I lost that for a long time. Last night my tired hands drew...

Apples and Oranges

Evening corner market trips in my favorite LA Flea Market poncho and pink lipstick.

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DIY Glitter Plats

Amanda's platforms

These were originally cork soled so she glitter painted them. WHAT??? Amazing. 

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Thankful///

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Watch and Enjoy///ANIS MOJGANI

Thankful///

I'm beginning a few new acts of meditation this month.

First, no alcohol...cleansing and saving are in order.

Second, a log of what I'm thankful for, inspired by my friend Danielle. One entry for every day in November. I've heard of people doing this in various ways - I plan on creating a visual representation with drawings from my sketchbook. 

Today, November 1st, is Dia De Los Muertos.  A latin holiday in which people come together to celebrate their loved ones who have passed away.

Nov. 1st - Dia De Los Muertos

Today I am thankful for those I have loved and lost. 

My grandmother, Mimi, who loved that dogwood tree in front of her house and made sure I can't walk by one without thinking of her. Who would let me do her hair for what seemed like hours on end. Sitting  on the back of the couch I would comb her white hair, filling her head with these silly hair clips she kept in her top drawer, right next to her Original Chapstick in the black tube and mauve lipstick. 

My Grandfather, who's games kept up entertained...he'd pinch our toes and say, "little pea, pineroy, rudiwhistle, mariostle..." then with our big toe, "gobble, gobble, gobble." So silly but it's always the first thing that comes to mind when I think of him, saying these things in his low scratchy voice. Who with that same voice, told me when I was seventeen on one of our weekly visits to his nursing home, "I thought I'd never see you again." He kiss my cheeks -  he thought I was Mimi.

My aunt Nancy who's love of elephants has transcended into all of her nieces. My collection, which started with some of hers that I inherited, is one of my prized possessions.

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Boobsperation///

We all love boobs. 

The Boob Top >>> available at Gravel & Gold