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May 1st, 2009
Is it just us or is grocery shopping a week-long chore for everyone? We have to hit three different stores just to get what we like. One store has the hummus we're addicted to (we seriously need an intervention), another has good prices on the milk/yogurt/soymilk trifecta, and a third has the good fruit and the dog food we buy. Ugh! Even more annoying—we usually have to revisit one or two of them later in the week to get a key ingredient that we forgot for that night's dinner. The boyfriend is always telling us that if we planned our meals for the week we wouldn't need to make multiple trips, but inevitably, something comes up. We'll go out to dinner one night and for drinks the next, so the crunchy veggies for stir-fry are a wilted mess by the time we get to them. What would help us here? How do we remedy this situation? One word: Ramen. |
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| 1 | Keep Portland Chic We love Portland for lots of reasons, but especially because it does its own thing. Proudly. And it certainly has its own style. (Sometimes good, sometimes questionable.) Why else would we have created "Keep Portland Weird" bumper stickers? (Psst… we really don't think the stickers are necessary; we're doing a good job on our own.) |
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| 2 | Thirty, Flirty & Thriving We started dating a gent several years our junior, thus we’re suddenly hypersensitive to our “maturing” and have since amassed an arsenal of anti-aging face serums and creams, night balms and bases. So many, in fact, that we don’t know where to store them all. So they just sit in a bag on the floor of the bathroom. Classy. Now all we need is even a single gray hair. Not saying she found one, Miss Kristenlee of Studio Thirty certainly eased our pain as we discussed “younger hair” versus “older hair” and how to meld the two with style. Even with a picture of Kate Moss in tow (What? We can try!), the hip hair artist and salon owner weighed what we wanted (sexy beach waves) versus what we didn’t (anything that required more than ten minutes of our time). The result was spot on perfection, and we adored the combined collection of Alterna and Kevin Murphy products. It is safe to say that this swank new salon (open just 90 days) will beckon the upper-NE crowd—Cougs, 20-somethings, and all. Studio Thirty |
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| 3 | That Golden Glow |
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| 1 | Bite Me You know when you eat something so good that you want to hide it from other people? We feel that way about the scones from Florio Bakery. Locally made and ingeniously packaged for your freezer, these bites of heaven (scones and pain au chocolat) are just waiting for you to bake them up. Perfect for Mother’s Day brunch or as a decadent “just because” gift… if they ever make it out of your house! (Available at New Seasons, Food Front Co-op and Whole Foods.) |
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| 2 | Listen Up When you love all things local as much as we do, music is high on the list. And what could be cooler than listening to Portland artists on an MP3 player that is personalized by Portland artists? The Zune Originals line now features etched designs by APAK, a Portland-based husband and wife team who celebrate the magic of life—and it’s so cool to have a personalized device with local flair—even if you’re listening to Kelly Clarkson. (We won’t tell.) |
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| 3 | I Get Delirious We have a bit of a hoarding problem when it comes to scented candles. What this leads to is a lot of clutter on the mantel. But we can’t help adding one more—the gorgeously luxurious Scarlet Grapefruit candle from Delirium & Co. The scent is layered and rich—wafting ruby red grapefruit, red currants, apple, mandarin, jasmine and amber through the air—and the silvered glass it comes in looks absolutely glamorous on the mantel! |
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| 2 | Host a Foreign Exchange Student! Looking for a way to make a difference? Volunteer families are needed to host high-school exchange students who will arrive in August. This is a tremendous opportunity to help change someone's life—and your own. Open your heart and your home. Share your community and country. Be a host family in 2009! What: Host a foreign exchange student through CIEE |
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| 3 | An Afternoon of Divine Decadence Join FLOURISH for a private screening of the Emmy award-winning documentary, "Eloquent Nude." Enjoy this unforgettable hour-long film, meet the director, indulge in decadent sweets, and sip champagne. Grab a friend or treat your mom to a girl's day—you’ll fall in love with this beautiful film and true-life love story! Proceeds benefit NW Documentary. What: “Eloquent Nude” private screening and reception |
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| 5 | The Cake and Punch Revival Bring back no-fuss celebrations! From weddings to birthdays to reunions, Ecotrust Event Spaces’ caterers will showcase their modern-day versions of dessert and punch receptions in their newest event venue, the Center for Architecture. No need to RSVP, just come by to sample sweet treats and jazzy punch from fabulous caterers, and take home your favorite punch recipe! |
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| 6 | Bravo for Bravado Home! You know when you walk into someone’s home for the first time and you just think, “Wow!”? They’re clearly shopping at Bravado Home. Visit Bravado Home & Design during the month of May and receive 40% off anything in the showroom, including 25% off special orders. Bonus: Mention Portland Picks to receive free local delivery on all furniture purchases! What: 25% off Sale at Bravado Home & Design |
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| 7 | Be Still My Heart... Trunk Show at Moxie! Some things just get better… like shopping at Moxie. In addition to adorable clothes, they’re welcoming spring with a Pre-Mother’s Day trunk show with local designers. Check out Flood Clothing (one-of-a-kind hats and clothing made with reclaimed fabrics), Minoux Jewelry, and Anna Joyce’s one-of-a-kind fabric art. Save 10% off Moxie items, and enjoy drinks and snacks during the reception. What: Pre-Mother’s Day Trunk Show |
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| 8 | Whimsical, Thoughtful Modern Portraiture Just in time for Mother’s Day! Treat Mom, Grandma, your sister or your BFF to a priceless gift—a photo session with Jen Downer of She Saw Things photography. And right now, she is offering you $30 off her session fee when you book by May 9 and mention Portland Picks! Gift certificates are available! What: Special savings from She Saw Things Photography |
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| 9 | Mother's Day Event at Soleil Medical Spa Botox and shopping? Yes! Join Soleil Medical Spa for their spring fling to receive your gift certificate for Botox and Restylane and experience threading by Soheila, all while browsing through Ste. Maine's exquisite home furnishings. You’ll receive a 20% discount on all home purchases, and you can enter to win a complimentary Titan Treatment (non-surgical face lift), value $2,500! What: Soleil Medical Spa Mother’s Day Event |
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| 10 | Treat Mom at Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa Why not treat Mom to a beautiful Mother’s Day brunch at Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa? The setting is beautiful and the food is delicious. (We’ve been dreaming of prime rib, salmon Gravlax and Eggs Benedict for weeks!) Like all their offerings, the Mother’s Day brunch will be made with the utmost care and local, fresh ingredients. What: Mother’s Day Brunch at Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa |
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| 11 | Don’t Miss the Rieke Spring Art Fair Mother's Day is on the way, so spend a day browsing great gifts like locally handmade paintings, jewelry, toys, art and apparel from 40 of Portland's hottest indie artists and craftspeople, plus entertainment, food, kids’ art classes and so much more. It’s free to attend--bring the whole family! What: Rieke Spring Art Fair |
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| 12 | Bouquet of Hope With a grand floral setting dubbed the “Fete de la Fleur,” the Bouquet of Hope is the ultimate ambiance, perfect for celebrating Mom during Mother’s Day weekend. Enjoy a seated dinner plus performances by the School of Oregon Ballet Theatre and violinist Aaron Meyer. Silent auction and ticket sales all benefit Rose Haven, a local women’s center. What: Bouquet of Hope |
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| 13 | Single? Mix and Mingle May 15 with PPFM! |
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Don’t keep all this goodness to yourself. Tell a friend about Portland Picks! xoxo |
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