I am loving Portland. Such a relaxed, creative, happy and greencity… yesterday we walked for 5 hours (calf muscles are feeling it today) exploring the gorgeous sidewalks, amazing spaces (want to buy one of those wrap around porch houses- lovely!)
AND Breathing in the
cool fragrant air
in Washington Park.
Portland is known as the City of Roses, so we drank rose tea in the rose garden where i bumped into the lovely Karen and her daughter from New Zealand who I met at Artfest
How ROSY and LOVELY is that?
So many trees and people blooming around us at the moment.
Two beautiful friends are blooming creatively also.
My talented Artful Journey sisters Mindy and Danielleare two creative souls I want you all to know. Mindy was featured on Etsy this week and has the most gorgeous characters over at her Tim’s Sally site. Shes also been commissioned to do some artwork for a local folk band – go Mindy! And Danielle (when i saw her wearing her peacock feathered earrings at AAJ I knew we were destined to know each other!) just launched her Etsy store this week and has been selling her fabulous paintings where colour and words collide.
I am SOOOO excited for you both.
I am SOOOO excited for you both.
Today theres a spot of rain so am off to explore Powells Bookstore (the largest independent bookstore in America) Thanks Tinniegirlfor the recommendation. 🙂
AND checking out this place…how can you not go into a creative store that has huge
happy creations
on the side of it.
Have a happy creative day all.
Hi, I'm Louise and thank you so much for visiting me here. I am a mixed media artist, who is passionate about combining the healing energy of nature and color with the meditative process of mandala making
so glad you are having a good time! I'm dying to visit Seattle & Portland!
Enjoy!
Glad you are having a great trip Louise. It looks wonderful there. Very inspiring pics. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
xo,
dana
glad to see what a wonderful time you are having in Portland…i miss going to Powell's – it's the best book store in the world!
I've never been to Portland, but it looks gorgeous. Glad to hear you are able to stop and smell the roses a bit!
hi beautiful girl…it sounds HEAVENLY! i am so happy for you to be enjoying all these wonderful retreats and meeting such talented, creative folks. can.t wait to see all the goodness you bring home.
love you tons.
c
such lovely flowers 🙂 glad to hear your are enjoying portland. the roses are just beautiful and so many green spaces and lovely drives to take to wineries and the coast. i think every photo i took of the haystack rock formation looks amazing. happy creating! xoxo, juliette
so happy to see all these amazing pics….so happy you are enjoying your time!!!!
oregon is pretty amazing!!
jealous of that bookstore….i could easily spend an entire day in one….cup of coffee, surrounded by yummy books and awesome inspiration!
xxooxxo
k
Oh Louise!
Thank-you so much for your LOVE and support!
Your pictures of Portland are amazing! Makes me want to pick up and go…enjoy the company and the beauty that surrounds you. Can't wait to see what you create when you get back!
Danielle
I fell in love with Seattle and Portland years ago. After looking at your gorgeous photos my heart began to ache from that long ago love. I think I see a trip in my near future…
looks like you're having a grand time. I'm taking my family to portland this summer. I can't wait.
Oh My god . I love Portland., I lived there for 5 years and miss it. Have you been to the Tao of Tea yet????
Please do yourself a favor and check it out. The one in SE portland. There are two locations. And I cannot tell you about the other one as I haven't been there.
So MANY places I want to tell you about.
Looks like you're having a great time. Hope you enjoyed Powell's. I'm sure you did.
That place in the last photo looks interesting.
Sounds like you are blooming! All that sunshine is soaking in. Happy roaming
i love portland! hope to live back in oregon some day. doesn't it just ooz art? glad you are having fun and thanks for visiting and following me!
i met up with kolleen from heartwing sisters on my vacation, we even made a vlog to share. so much fun with blog world of creative spirits. yes it is!
hugs,
kelly