TAGGED

Thanks Melissa for tagging me. I don't even know 7 people with blogs, so does that mean I'll have bad luck the rest of my life??

7 Random Facts:

1. I was named after Winnie the Pooh, my parents didn't know any good English names I guess.
2. My great-great grandfather was the first emperor of the Republic of China, Yuan ShiKai
3. I'm the 1st generation born in the US
4. One regret I have is not living in NYC
5. I love bar games: darts, foosball, pool
6. I can't stand other people's feet
7. I've bungy jumped 3 times and skydived once, all within a week span in New Zealand.

Hope you learned a few new things about me.

Now it's your turn: Kate, Tiff, Martha, Kayko, Kristin!!

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This website is a good way to release some creativity and to simply play.

http://thisissand.com/

It looks like the web is inactive, but click on the tiny grey box on the upper left hand corner to active the fun!

I love wrought iron!!!!

In London, I got the chance to check out the V&A museum. I was obsessed with the wrought iron. I've never seen it in any other museum I've been to and I guess we just don't have a lot of it in the states. I love the textures, patterns, movement and craftsmanship of all the pieces.

Modern take...

Okay, I apologize for the delayed post on my European trip. I was in London, Paris and Amsterdam for 10 days on a marketing trip for work. Yes, it sounds pretty glamorous, but I promise you that I did work. My favorite part of the trip was Paris, probably because I got to spend the most time there, the food and drinks were fab, the people were super chic, and the sun was shining. The above was a really cool building I walked by in Paris that was super inspiring to me. At first I thought the metal was scaffolding, but after inspection the metal is actually decorative. I love that they keep the integrity of the original design and gave it a modern face-lift. Also, the fact that you can see both original and modern at the same time is a nice touch.



Classic Notre Dame doesn't get old either. The detail and craftsmanship is breathtaking!

Another year.....

This weekend I celebrated another birthday. Without the pressure of a milestone birthday, this day turned out to be one of the best. Only God could have orchestrated the perfect fall weather we had this weekend. We hosted brunch at our house where Jason and I cooked up a storm because that's the way we like to do things....frittata, scones, banana bread, mimosas, coffee and irish cream, and of course a birthday wouldn't be complete without cake. Jason really out did himself this year with what he called the mile-high Mexican cake, which was 4 layers of chocolate cake with Mexican chocolate buttercream ganache frosting homemade with love. With another year come and gone, I have to reflect at how great a year I had and how very blessed I am with all the people who love and support me who live near and far. Thank you to all the cards, phone calls and facebook posts on my special day. Here's to another great year.

Another reason I love Portland....

Killer Vintage Shops. For those of you who know me, you know that I love to shop! Everywhere I go and travel, shopping is a MUST. I've recently decided to be a little more green by trying to purchase reused clothing before I buy new. Portland is the home to vintage shopping and I definitely have my faves, but this store takes the cake. It's well merchandised, clean, the owner is super nice, the prices aren't ridiculous and the selection is one of the best I've ever seen for a vintage clothing shop. I stumbled across this gem last night while out with my friend Alaina hopping between Doug Fir and Ronton's on East Burnside. Yes, we were drinking and that could have added to my excitement as well. So, if you get the chance to check it out go to Rock and Rose http://www.rocknroseinc.comand let me know what you think.