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Garden Magic

Nothing can top an evening of dining in an Oregon garden. While this summer has not been what I could call, Summer. It is quite obvious that some Oregon gardens have been thriving with our weather this year. I have heard the moans and groans of gardeners related to their dismal vegetable gardens but the [...]

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Let’s Shop

It has been quite a weekend with the mega Summer Palmer Wirfs Antiques & Collectibles Show out at Expo and the Stars On Sale Summer Event. Expo brings in thousands of customers to the Portland area three times a year but the Summer edition is the BIG ONE. If the amount of buying is any [...]

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Summer Whites

What is it about the color white that is so soothing? When Summer finally arrives, I find myself yearning for the clean, cool color of white. White has numerous hues just like any other color. Warm, cool, creamy to stark, my personal favorite is the white that has the patina of age. I love color [...]

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A Proper English Tea to Celebrate….

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

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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Grin & Collect

Find a white ironstone platter. Find another and another. Pretty soon you have a stack of them. Why not hang them on the wall. But don’t hang them just any which way. They need to be stacked on the wall. Really layered is a better description. Nice, neat and orderly is boring. Keep adding to [...]

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Gayle’s View: Christmas–Early American Style

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

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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Vulcanite Friendship Hands

Look at this beautiful brooch from Erie Basin. It is a Victorian “vulcanite” friendship brooch from the late 1800′s. Vulcanite was a popular plastic because of its resembling jet, but for a lower price point. Just a beautiful representation of the era and material. If you are looking for Vulcanite, Jet or Victoriana–let us know!

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Gayle’s View: Marguerite in Westmoreland

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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