Lilly & Coco

Happy 232nd, America!

Lake Illustration's Curb Your Enthusiam picture of Larry David. "Lovely Day" Tiny Text Bowl, by Paloma's Nest. Sassy Blue, Marine Cocktail Ring by Trove Designs....

I am a new-age nutcase. I love indulging myself in metaphysical purchases, to me that is the ultimate treat. I just ordered some new Aura Soma Quintessences from an online shop in England. This photo is from Flickr, and really shows the brilliant colors of these Aura Soma therapy oils. As an artist, they really appeal to me on a deep level. I am most fixated on the one with blue on top, and pink...

Yesterday, a very warm sunny day transformed into a slightly cooler, rainy day. In the evening there were fantastic thunder and lightening storms. Driving home from southeast Portland, headed west I was struck by fact that another striking Portland sunset sky was forming right in front of my eyes. I pulled out my camera: Crossing the Hawthorne Bridge. Driving by Safeway, downtown....

This photo is from hisashiburi via Flickr. I love it because it captures perfectly the quality of light I have grown to love, which is so unique to Portland. Grey skies against a golden-lit cityscape. Taken in the spring from the west side of the Willamette River, looking towards the convention center....

Yesterday, my sister married her boyfriend - a wedding with which I had six days notice to throw together a reception for. First their wedding date was in September, then circumstances changed and it became imperative for them to move to Texas at the end of the month. It was held in the Rose Gardens in Washington Park, a beautiful early summer day with all the roses in bloom. Pictured is my sister,...

I love the painted illustrations of artist and children's book author Calef Brown. His bold use of color and whimsical imagery, I could look at his artwork all day. There is something very soothing about picking up one of his fully-illustrated kid's books, and just thumbing through the pages. Look for titles; "Dutch Sneakers and Flea Keepers," "Polkabats and Octopus Slacks," and "Tippintown....