My name is Sarai, I live in Portland, OR and love to make things.
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When I posted recently about my new life in Portland, a few of you asked for tips about leaving the corporate world to pursue a creative life. I’m not an expert by any means, but I can tell you my experience. Back when I was in grad school at Berkeley, I took an internship at [...]
One good thing about daylight savings is that there is still light enough in the evening to go for a stroll and enjoy an ice cream sandwich from Ici in Berkeley. We shared a candied meyer lemon sandwich with gingersnaps.
I pretty much like anything with roses on it. I kind of think this necklace (from etsy seller circ) is the sort of thing I’d put on and ask Kenn, “Does this look crazy?” He’d say yes, then I’d wear it anyway.
I’m enamored with everything from designer sarahseven, who sells via etsy. She is based in (where else?) Portland, OR. It is just about everything I love… feminine but somewhat modern and sculptural, in neutral and pale colors. Check out sarahseven’s etsy shop.
I’m still alive, it’s just been a very busy week (and weekend). I’ve been working on the patterns non-stop, mostly putting the finishing touches on the instructions and getting everything laid out perfectly before going to print very very soon. But we did make it to Portland last weekend and had such a good time! [...]
Ok. I realized that I never really wrote much about the incredible vintage clothing in Paris waaay back in September. It was amazing. Now, there are a lot of vintage shopping opportunities in Paris, and they can really range on the price scale, especially since I’m guessing there is more vintage couture / designer clothing [...]
More great stuff from The Neatherlands. I am in love with this blouse from Iefke de Roos, available at Portland-based Makool Loves You (who has their own great designs).
These days, I am becoming more and more attracted to neutral colors, asymmetry and other quirky cuts, organic shapes, and sustainable, high-quality fabrics. It’s definitely a more modern and less fussy style, but still very feminine. This Permafrost dress by Linda Loudermilk is just about perfect. And there are a great number of other beautiful [...]
This jacket from etsy seller yellowcake is just beautiful, and can be custom made in any size and color.
I really love jewelry that incorporates textiles. It’s something I’ve always wanted to dabble in, since I have so much lace and interesting vintage notions. These pieces are from designer Emma Cassi. Aren’t they beautiful? She also has an impressive styling portfolio and a blog.