My name is Sarai, I live in Portland, OR and love to make things.
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I just got back from a quick trip to New York. We came across one of those cheap Jet Blue fares, so off we went to visit friends and eat and drink and have a wonderful time. There’s a strange poetry about New York. I’ve never been able to put my finger on it, but [...]
You guys know how I love a fancy, classic cocktail. Well, Kenn and I and a bunch of friends have been working on putting together this fun community event next month in Portland: Cocktail Camp PDX. You might have noticed the ad for it in the sidebar, in fact. It’s hosted by the lovely folks [...]
This is Xtabay, a beautiful vintage shop blocks from my house. I’m a fan. And by the way, I’ve just discovered that their blog is really wonderfully written.
I am getting ready for spring by indulging in a bit of my favorite color.
Like Anja, I headed out to the Portland Antique Expo this weekend. I wasn’t sure if I was going to make it since I am in the midst of a lot of sewing, but I decided I should take a break and I’m so glad I did. Oh, the dresses. So many pretty ones. This [...]
There are sweet people and there are savory people. Never is that more clear than when it’s time to get waffles. I lean much more to the savory side, Kenn to the sweet side. I’ll take cheese, vegetables, salt, olives and bread over pastries and candy any day. Don’t get me wrong, I like sweets, [...]
These are a couple sparkling sweaters I’ve acquired recently (both from Red Light). They are both so beautiful and so so spangly. Usually when I find beaded sweaters, they are sort of big and baggy, but these fit me perfectly. I thought I’d share the sparkly goodness. I just need a simple slip dress to [...]