Ethiopian Inspiration

I recently attended a movie premiere for the film, Ethiopia, Staring Into the Sun put out by Seattle’s Sublime Frequencies. The film by Olivia Wyatt documents her visits with 13 different tribes in Ethiopia. Olivia also documented her trip in Polaroids, on view here. The film captures the music and dance of each tribe, and [...]

Jun 15, 2010 | Have your say »

Twilight Rummage Sale

In honor of my love for all things old, my Valentine and I ended our day of fun at the Twilight Rummage Sale (Jumble Sale if you are in the UK)  at Hawthorne’s Eagles Lodge. We stepped back in time to a place when toasters were treasures, comics were king, and flowers were power.
I discovered [...]

Feb 17, 2010 | Have your say »

Escape

At the end of July, my partner and I journeyed East, on a much needed vacation, seeking adventure, inspiration and a reconnection with family members far from my everyday stomping grounds. Our journey began in Vermont, ended in New York City and our experiences were as varied as those two extremes.
Vermont – Bread & [...]

Aug 11, 2008 | Have your say »

Creative Storm

The crisp fall air is back, combined with the onset of Portland showers and with it a slew of creative events in October that don’t involve pumpkins.
Here are some thoughts from a few I attended:
10/18/07 – Art Chantry lecture- PNCA

Seattle-based design icon Art Chantry spoke to a packed house last Thursday at PNCA. He [...]

Oct 22, 2007 | 1 Comment »