do more of what makes you sparkle

imagine my joy when i put three brayers on my art table and they formed a christmas tree!  that's my kind of holiday greeing card.  i could lose all track of time given a printmaking studio, stack of fine paper and maybe a small letterpress (santa, are you following my blog?).  i would have to be reminded to eat, not to mention sleep.

speaking of food, a fine foray into our beloved portland yesterday fed both creative spirit and body.  i highly recommend "cup & bar" for affogato, followed by a stop into new surf shop *"cosube", all things handmade at "crafty wonderland", decorating haven at "home", followed by dinner at "taylor railworks".

to say their flavors married well is a huge understatement.  plus i love the nod to that up and coming part of east portland that used to be the railyard.  i will definitely be going back for ambience, drinks, and dessert.

*at first i thought the name was a deeply symbolic one, steeped in island heritage and tradition.  nope.  they made it up using the first letters of the words:  coffee, surfing, and beer.  clever.  and just one more reason i love this city!