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Random Pop: color I could eat.

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Sunday was spontaneity at its finest.

Coffee.  Lady Bug.  Salvaged wood.  Record store.  Astral Weeks.  Rega Turntable.  Surprise-a-friend Sunday.  Saint Cupcake.

Dakota and the Humane Society.  Swedish meatballs.  New sheets, high thread count, mm.  Pictures in toy bins.  Colanders.  Frozen yogurt.  TJs and free coffee.  Good talks and reading.  Scrabble.

Silence.

I feel like I could live in these perfect creations by the inimitable Betsy Walton.   The colors and their combinations astound me.  I own a favorite shirt by the artist which was a gift from W (I think he purchased it at Crafty Wonderland…I’ll be there again for the spring show).  I didn’t put it all together until I started seeing her work more and more around town… and finally I realized she is in some of the sweet stores I also sell in.  It’s official:

I am smitten.  (Plus, she has a great first name…)

so, like me,  take this color and get through your Mondays!   ~betsy

***Song of the Moment:  Sweet Thing, by Van Morrison***

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Consistency.

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Some things to come back for:

me and the reflection

New Photo Project:  TBA

Things I Like

Random Pop

You Got Style (fashion inspirations)

People Everyday (other people’s outfits…I’ve stacked up quite a few)
Outfits of the Days

Confessions

In the Workshop (current b & i design stuff)

Performing Arts (…the why behind the “Song of the Moment”)
Portland and Me
I bet you didn’t know…
Today and Me
Reflections (another photo project)

betsy & iya: the shop

I’ve loved sporadically sharing things with you here.  I’m just ready to stand more firmly.  Don’t worry, it will still have that same impulsive spontaneous feeling, just with a bit more of a base.  My feet are planted now.

Look out for it.

***Song of the Moment: Walking, by The Dodos***

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Bargain Hunting 101: not just for the ladies

Saturday, February 6th, 2010
HUGE SALES.  HUGE.  tomorrow.  come.  12-5pm at the Crystal Ballroom.

Bargain Hunting 101 in August. not to be missed.

Super Bowl Sunday, February 7, 2010 Noon-5pm
Bargain Hunting 101 is the Mother of All Clearance Sales!
Over 50 locally owned boutiques and independent vendors at the Crystal Ballroom & Lola’s
For the biggest collaborative clearance sale ever!!

Bargain Hunting 101 – Winter Session is on Super Bowl Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Crystal Ballroom & Lola’s, Noon-5pm. Over 50 of Portland’s best and most unique boutiques and vendors come together for a huge end-of-season clearance sale. Unbelievable discounts. Full Bar. Game in Lola’s. www.bargainhuntingpdx.com

WHAT
Bargain Hunting 101: The Mother of All Clearance Sales!
It happens twice a year and is an opportunity for shoppers to find rare, one-of-a-kind, samples and limited run clothing, furnishings and more at the lowest prices of the season. Shoppers can expect to see apparel, art supplies, home and garden furnishings, local designs, unique fashions, premium handbags, handmade hats, jewelry and other fabulous accessories all at discount and clearance prices.

WHO
Over 50 of Portland’s best boutiques, designers, and artists including Frock, Moxie, 2 Monkees, Handmade Julz, Gypsy Chic, B Hive Designs, betsy & iya, Knot Ugly, Bella Sisters, Haggis McBaggis, Pie Footwear, Plywerk, Sofada, Plue, Ellington Handbags, Clark & Mayfield, Buchic Bamboo Clothing, Tender Loving Empire, Collage, and many, many more!

WHERE
The Crystal Ballroom
1332 W. Burnside
Portland, OR 97209

WHEN
Super Bowl Sunday, February 7, 2010, Noon-5pm

COST
Free and Open to the Public – no RSVP required

***Song of the Moment: Black Sand, by Jenny Lewis***

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Confessions: Unabashed Confidence.

Friday, February 5th, 2010

This morning I had this equally exhilarating and terrifying thought:

I am exactly where I need to be.

(And somehow that thought corresponds with this wicked picture I took of my good friend, SQ.  beautiful.  hard.  soft.  lovely.).

I hope you all have unabashedly confident weekends.

xox~betsy

***Song of the Moment: Godspeed, by Jenny Lewis***  (okay okay, I’ll switch it up next time.  I’m just really loving Ms. Lewis this week).

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