Winter has settled in at my mom’s place in the Columbia Gorge. This past weekend I had the pleasure of going out to visit her on my own for two days of blissful rest. Read more >
Best Grain-Free Granola
After years of using the same recipe to make my own granola, I came across an even better way to make this delicious breakfast food. Read more >
Shop Local – Made Here PDX
As one of the 40 or so Portland designers and craftspeople that first filled the tables of Made Here PDX almost exactly a year ago, I am pleased to still be a part of this great venue that showcases wares made by people who live here. Read more >
Winter Whites
Snow has begun to fall in the mountains, and I’m dusting off my ski gear and turning my attention to the oncoming winter months. With that in mind, I’ve been inspired by some beautiful items that all share the common theme of winter white. Read more >
Honoring a “Bow Tie Kind of Guy”
A few months ago, I attended the bar mitzvah for a friend’s son. In the social hour leading up to the ceremony, my friend’s aunt approached me with a small zip-lock bag filled with some fabrics. The fabrics turned out to be a small collection of her deceased father’s bow ties. Read more >