It still seems a little surreal, but it's true - we own our own little slice of the Oregon Coast right in Oceanside! The house that we will eventually build here will be the first house you see after the sign that welcomes you to Oceanside, so in my mind I'm naming this little adventure 1 Oceanside.
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good reads :: 7 top online design mags
I'm a sucker for magazines, I always look forward to traveling because I allow myself decadent magazine purchases with the premise that it makes up for a long flight and what's sure to be compromised personal space. After a trip a couple weekends ago to visit family on the East coast I noticed I have a pattern down: one design mag, one entrepreneur/business mag and one gossip mag - I guess it addresses all interests of mine, some good, some not so pretty…. I know I'm not alone, don"t judge! Luckily there's no shortage of outstanding online magazines to peruse whenever the fancy strikes and for you I've highlighted my top seven.
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Outdoor art
One of the things I miss the most in moving away from Minneapolis is the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, an extension of the Walker Art Center which fronts the park. I spent countless hours meandering the paths and checking out the sculptures, it was right in the middle of the city and happened to be the prefect place to take a date. Some of my favorites are still there ...
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the week's best :: 5.16.14
The beautiful weather here in Portland has had me pining for a proper outdoor lounge area, so when I saw this beauty, I knew I had to investigate. This deck is only the tip of the iceberg for this gorgeous remodel of a 1970's kit home in Southampton, New York - check out even more beautiful photos and a killer interior stairway here. Enjoy more interesting tidbits to explore….
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Giant paper flowers
These giant (3 feet wide), gorgeous paper flowers made me sooooo giddy, I knew I had to share. I've always been a sucker for a great bunch of peonies at my local farmer's market since I've had perennially poor luck growing my own, and I swear these look like the real deal!
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