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life + style to you: every Friday
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August 27, 2010
We’ve always thought it would be cool to have an alias. You know—some off-the-wall name you’d use to book hotel rooms, become a famous groupie, or give to grenades when they hit on you at bars. A friend of ours has a drunk persona called “Susan,” who was up for anything (in her real life, she was more subdued). But Susan—wow—she was totally train-wrecky. (Obviously, that girl needed to cut loose… without a gallon of tequila to get her there.)
Anyhoo. We are still totally sold on the alias idea, and every once in a while a genius name suddenly comes to us. This morning at 3 a.m., we woke up with this in our heads: “Sticky Ellison.” It kind of sounds like the name of a bass player in a jam band, but we’re into it. After all, everybody needs an alter ego—even if it’s just for ordering takeout. |
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Portland Picks: |
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If You Build It, They Will Come
We’ve seen a lot of shoe stores come and go in this town. Something about Portland… footwear boutiques have a tough time surviving, and we have no clue why. Everyone loves shoes—and we all need them. (Right?) So why do we have to lament the passing of one store, and then another?
Wipe those tears away, ladies and gents, because Manifesto has come to Mississippi Avenue. It’s a stylish yet unpretentious space that will surely become your next go-to for cute shoes. With favorites like Jeffrey Campbell, Biviel, Coclico, Faryl Robin and Miz Mooz (in a variety of price points), plus some hot numbers from Vol de Nuit, J Shoes and Serve and be Served (brands we’ve never heard of!), and an array of must-have boots (including a rad selection of Frye’s), Manifesto may be the answer to our shoe-lovin’ prayers. There’s also a sweet selection of hats, handbags and jewelry, and more shoes, boots, hats and accessories for men.
Do your part, Portland: buy a pair of shoes at Manifesto! Consider it your stylish civic duty.
Manifesto
3806 N. Mississippi Ave.
Portland, OR 97227
503.546.0910
www.manifestoshoes.com |
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Way to Shop
Maybe you’ve figured it out by now: We love to shop. And we really love to shop when we know that the amazing little treasure we’re bringing home is helping to improve the life of the artisan who created it. Shopping and saving the world? Yes, please.
Banyan Tree is a fair-trade store, newly opened in the Mercy Corps Building. This non-profit boutique offers amazing jewelry, beautiful home décor, music, and colorful accessories from South America, Central America, Africa and Asia. We especially fell in love with a gorgeous pair of earrings handmade in Peru from butterfly wings. The wings are harvested after the end of the butterfly’s natural life. How crazy-cool is that? We also ogled a beautiful wine tower (wine tower?!?! Hello. we.need.this.in.our.life) made from salvaged tropical Indonesian wood. Amazing.
Banyan Tree’s grand opening is this weekend, and kicks off with a Friday presentation on organic olive oil. We hear there will also be a Saturday chocolate-tasting. Shopping, saving the world and chocolate? Sounds like a fair trade to us.
Banyan Tree
18 SW First Ave.
Portland, OR 97204
503.231.8832
www.banyantreeportland.com |
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Eat, Eat, Love
Food is more than just sustenance—it’s a way of life. And the food that makes us happiest (other than sushi) is baba ghanouj. We’ve had it at every Middle Eastern restaurant from here to Grants Pass, and we keep coming back to one place to get our fix.
It’s Nicholas, baby! They added a new location on NE Broadway (into the old Arabian Breeze spot), with like three times the seating of their Grand Avenue location. The décor is hilariously hokey, which kind of adds to the fun you’ll have ripping into the ginormous pita that comes (literally) hot out of the oven and to your table. So yes, we had the baba ghanouj, and it was glorious—eggplanty, garlicky, creamy. Get it as a “side” to a sandwich combo ($9.25 for a giant sandwich, a large portion of salad and a generous baba or hummous)—you won’t be hungry again for a week.
If you’re not in the mood to gorge yourself, try the mezze or the Chicken Kebab Salad. Oh, shoot. Just talking about Nicholas makes us want to go back. Now.
Nicholas Restaurant
3223 NE Broadway
Portland, OR 97232
503.445.4700
www.arabianbreezeportland.com |
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Chick Picks: |
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Go Zingy
Since we don’t have any vacations planned, and Portland’s winter weather means we’ll be spending more time staring at the same four walls, we’ve got to do something to add some interest—some zing—to our abode.
This Marimekko wallpaper is just the ticket. We’ve been obsessed with Marimekko fabrics since the 70s (Mom! Why did you toss that comforter???), so the chance to revisit this classic design is like giving us décor-crack. We absolutely need this…
Marimekko Wallpaper |
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Take Me Back
Our Aunt Jennie knitted the itchiest sweaters for us when we were tots. We loved them (a dark-purple nubby cardigan; a cream-colored Fair Isle with mohair), but the best part were the “With love, Jennie” tags she sewed in.
The Ohio Knitting Mills Knitting Book brings us back—way back. With 26 vintage patterns, taken straight from the OKM archives spanning the 40s to the 70s, knitters of all levels can whip up all-American classics. Aunt Jennie would be proud.
The Ohio Knitting Mills Knitting Book |
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Tis the Season
It’s wedding season, and even though people have registries, we like to go off the grid when giving gifts. It can be dangerous to veer away from what you know a couple wants (see: Paintings of Pugs; never an appropriate gift), but an arty gift that’s practical can still be universally appreciated.
This Saikai Pitcher (available at Relish) is so lovely, so mod, and so useful. And you don’t have to tie the knot to snag one for yourself.
Saikai Pitcher |
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First Can’t-Miss Event of the Week: |
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The Best of the Best at the Oregon State Fair
This year the Oregon State Fair brings the goods! Where will we begin? We know where we’ll end up—at the Rogue Roof Top Pub (atop the Americraft Center). In between, we’ll visit the Oregon Wine Patio, the Celebration Oregon! wine awards/tasting, and Blues, Brews & BBQ, happening Aug. 27–29. Oh! And the Oregon Mercantile (specialty foods), the Coffee Competition… the Fresh & Hot Salsa Contest… too much good stuff to list. You have to be there!
What: 2010 Oregon State Fair
When: Aug. 27–Sept. 6
Where: Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem
Admission: See website for details
Visit: www.oregonstatefair.org |
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Second Big Event of the Week: |
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Arbor Custom Homes Grand Opening Weekend
“Custom homes.” Never thought we’d say those words. We feel nervous signing a lease, let alone mortgage paperwork, but it’s time to make our home-ownership dreams come true, thanks to Arbor Custom Homes. They’re offering 50% off options and upgrades, with financing as low as 3.75% on custom homes from the $260s to the $480s in four great neighborhoods. Bring the kids, and check it out this weekend! (Tour their state-of-the-art design studio Sunday, Aug. 29. from 11 am to 5 pm!) Dreamers: Start your engines.
What: Arbor Custom Homes Grand Opening Weekend
When: Aug. 28–29, 10 am–6 pm
Where: Arbor Vista
Click here for more info! |
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Hip Happenings: |
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Stock Up and Save!
Snap up Portland-made greeting cards, boxed Christmas cards ($4 each/3 for $10), European wrapping paper and gift bags, and other stationery at Allport Editions’ Warehouse Sale. Save up to 70% off thousands of items (some with dings and dents, but it’s all still fab). Bring in this ad for $5 off!
What: Allport Editions Warehouse Sale
When: Aug. 27, 2–6 pm; Aug. 28, 10 am–5 pm
Where: 2337 NW York St.
Visit: www.allport.com |
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A Weekend for Body, Mind & Spirit
Ready to change your life? Spend a weekend in pretty Cannon Beach, getting to know yourself. The Imagine Retreat package includes: movement classes (including Pilates), guided exercises to help envision your future, planning tools to bring your vision to life, meditations to soothe your soul, a beach bonfire, art supplies and coaching (create a visionboard!), breakfast, and more.
What: Imagine Retreat
When: Oct. 8–10
Where: SurfSand Resort, Cannon Beach
Click here for pricing info.
Visit: Imagine Retreat homepage |
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Party with Your Pooch!
You’re invited! Sniff Dog Hotel, the hottest new dog hotel and daycare in Portland, celebrates its grand opening on First Thursday. Tour the 10,000-square-foot facility, and enjoy ice-cold beer, local wines and tasty treats from Sniff Café. (Beer and wine proceeds will be donated to the Oregon Humane Society.) Meet adoptable dogs, and enter a raffle to benefit DoveLewis.
What: Sniff Dog Hotel grand-opening party
When: First Thursday, Sept. 2, 5–9 pm
Where: 1828 NW Raleigh St.
Call: 503.208.2366
Visit: www.sniffdoghotel.com |
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Get Hip This Weekend!
Hip Furniture is having a huge (huge!) warehouse sale this weekend! We’re talking 20–70% off their entire warehouse stock! We almost can’t believe it—so we’re bringing our friends—and a truck! (Or maybe we’ll have them deliver… after all, we’re delicate flowers.) Bonus? Buy a sale item and get 10% off a regularly priced item!
What: Huge Warehouse Sale at Hip Furniture
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: 1829 NW 25th Ave.
Call: 503.225.5017
Visit: www.ubhip.com |
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Denim Extravaganza at Mercantile
Mercantile is having a Denim Extravaganza! Get $50 off any regularly priced denim! Now is the time to find your perfect fit in beautiful new washes from Current/ Elliot, Rag & Bone, James Jeans, MiH, Genetic Denim, Agave Nectar, Goldsign, Vince, Rogan and more. You want hot new jeans for fall? This is the time, and the place!
What: Mercantile’s Denim Extravaganza Sale
When: Now thru Labor Day!
Where: 729 SW Alder St.
Call: 503.223.6649
Visit: www.mercantileportland.com |
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