I just remembered this collage that I made in 2007; sometimes I can’t believe how much different my life was back then. Looking at that stub, I still remember my first trip to LA quite clearly. My brother and I had booked the tickets less than 24 hours in advance and during our first and [...]

Fall is in the air. When two shirts, a sweater, jacket, two pairs of socks, boots and a scarf just isn’t enough, you know it’s getting cold. In reality, it probably is close to average for this time of year, but considering that it reached 106 degrees in Portland this summer, the adjustment is hard! [...]

The One and Only Nigel. This is probably the strangest post that I have ever made but please bear with me. I have fallen in love with a llama. Yes, I said a llama. I have never been an ‘animal person.’ In my 28 years, I have never had a pet of any kind (not [...]

IT’S NOT HOW GOOD YOU ARE. IT’S HOW GOOD YOU WANT TO BE. I’m all packed and ready to fly out to New York tonight for a stay at the Virgo Boarding House with my favorite pink-haired girl. If you want to hang out, have a project in mind that you think I’d be well [...]

I was in a class earlier this week and wrote down a note about something that I was trying to achieve. When I got home, I had an email that provided me with just that. I’ve been learning to simply ask for what I want and to clearly state what I’m seeking. It’s amazing how [...]

Summer calls for striped socks paired with ridiculous shoes and new reading material. Sometimes inspiration shows up in very unlikely places (like J. Crew catalogs). I loved the colors and handwritten type treatment in these. Not that you can tell from these photos, but it was 106 degrees in Portland a few days ago. Totally [...]

Packing Up. My office is looking more empty by the day. I’ve been slowly but surely packing it up because I am moving very, very soon! My brother, Lee and I will soon all be under one roof. I’ve lived with all guys for the last 15 years so I think I can handle it! [...]

Rediscovering Red. I go through stages where red just feels way too bright and obnoxious and I drape on multiple layers of gray, white and black instead. But it’s been a long week and I need some optimism in my life, so red is back in full force! Call Me. Ahhh, I love the 80s. [...]

Don’t you love rediscovering things that you already own? I bought this red cross glass five years ago but never used it. It’s the perfect addition to my desk and adds a dash of Swiss-inspired design credibility (as it happily resides next to my Helvetica Moleskine). The bookshelf directly behind my desk displays my favorite [...]

Watch out internet, I’ve just discovered another black and white photo booth in Portland! Walk to the far corner of Backspace and you will find one, waiting to record your magical moments for three bucks. As my brother and I were out on an extended adventure, we came across this strange Warhol piece. DISSED! Do [...]