Category Archives: GAYLE’S VIEW

Black Friday: Little Boxes in PDX!

By Jen | Published: November 22, 2011

Come down this Black Friday for some shopping fun! Forget the big box stores–we’re participating in Portland’s Little Boxes holiday shopping event–a one-day collaborative Black Friday sale and amazing raffle. We’re one of about 90 retailers across the city who are banding together to offer our community a cross-promotional discount from the amazing SMALL businesses [...]

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A Proper English Tea to Celebrate….

By Gayle | Published: May 1, 2011

When I received this invitation to a tea to celebrate the Royal Wedding, I knew I was in for a good time. I have always avidly followed the “Royals” and this was right up my alley. I received e-mails from friends who were also invited and were wondering what to wear. I replied that I [...]

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Gayle’s View on Texas

By Gayle | Published: April 5, 2011

Brent has pretty much said it all on his post about our recent trip to Texas!!!! I had some thoughts of my own to add from a “girly” standpoint. There was an abundance of all things I love the most…. heavy linens in all forms–from small pieces to whole bolts grain sacks homespun cloths tea [...]

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VINTAGE INSPIRES RALPH (and me too!)

By Gayle | Published: February 22, 2011

I was browsing through the Style section of the New York Times a couple of weeks ago, and I was STARSTRUCK by a full page ad for Ralph Lauren’s new

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Gayle’s View: Christmas–Early American Style

By Gayle | Published: December 27, 2010

The occasion: A holiday luncheon hosted by Dianne Muyskens and Carol Kelly The setting: The home of Carol and Jack Kelly “I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year long.” –Tiny Tim, A Christmas Carol by Dickens The quote from Tiny Tim is one of my favorites. I [...]

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Gayle’s View: Julie’s Holiday Party

By Gayle | Published: December 19, 2010

A trip into Christmas Wonderland….. I’m sharing some photos taken at a luncheon hosted by the multi-talented Julie Stabler. Julie decorates in a big way for Christmas–her way of sharing for her family and friends. Every surface is practically covered with holiday accessories or memorabilia. There is at least one tree in every room. With [...]

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Gayle’s View: Marguerite in Westmoreland

By Gayle | Published: October 17, 2010

BIJOU: something small and exquisite Tucked away on S. E. Bybee Street in the Westmoreland shopping area (and 2 blocks away from the Stars Antiques malls) is a small shop imbued with a rare atmosphere. The name is simply “Marguerite” and it is the vision of its owner, our friend, Daisy Phillips. I am not [...]

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Gayle’s View: Halloween Hi-jinks!

By Gayle | Published: September 27, 2010

LOOKING FORWARD TO HALLOWEEN HI-JINKS…… Yes, I’m a bit ahead of myself as it is not yet even October, but I couldn’t resist a bit of a head start. I have always loved Halloween–even years ago before it became a major marketing tool. I am old enough to remember the days when we went through [...]

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Gayle’s View: End of Summer

By Gayle | Published: September 5, 2010

In my mind, the end of August is the official end of summer. I know the actual end is September 21, but even at the end of August I start to see the signs of autumn coming. The summer (when it finally came) has been lovely–I’ve enjoyed being outdoors–picnics, weddings, gardening, trips to the coast, [...]

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Gayle’s View: Country Home Magazine

By Gayle | Published: August 13, 2010

Some time ago I wrote a blog about my favorite magazines and how they were stopping publication. I know that I am one of many who looked forward each month to get the mail and sit down with a Cottage Living, Country Home, Mary Englebreit Home, Country Living, and Victoria. (Yes, I know there is [...]

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