Taking Advantage Of Sunny Skies
Hands down, in my opinion this is the best NW winter I've ever experienced. The skies have been sunny, so who cares if it is chilly! We've been taking advantage, getting out and exploring the sites Portland has to offer.
If you live in the area, or visit, you must find yourself in Washington Park. It's a large park with winding trails, amazingly situated just up the hill from the city center, and even better, surrounded by the most beautiful homes.
A little nature, a little "house hunting": Seriously, what could be better.
Old grand classics....
...and a rare new beauty.
And I love seeing what shots Isabella has captured, she is honing her eye to be sure.
A perfect start to the new year!
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It's so great to get outside in the Winter and take a brisk walk in the chilly air ~ so refreshing!!
xoxo
Beautiful! ...and a tad different than the image I've gotten from a few episodes of Portlandia!
wonderful pictures - the perfect way to start the year...
It's amazing what the sun can do for your psyche, isn't it? We've had a mild winter so far, and I'm very thankful, especially after the nastiness we had last year. Today is supposed to be in the 50's and sunny - unheard of here in the Midwest! But I will take it. :-)
Oh you and your family are beautiful. This post made me so home sick for portland;( gorgeous.
whoa - you look like super diva in that pic! hot!
-Bethany
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Beautiful! I love "house hunting", especially on a clear blue day:).
And I really like your purse! It reminds me of one from Coach that isn't made anymore but I keep searching for a look alike.
Girl you look FIERCE in that picture! Isabella did a great job!
So, are you really house hunting?!
Yes, I'm crazy about my purse! I found it at Banana Republic probably 7 years ago and then never really used it. Then this fall pulled it out and a friend (whose style rocks) said how fabulous it was. Oh, it is? Cool, I've got my new bag for the season!
And as for the house hunting, I DREAM to live here someday! :)
Janell
Wow. It's all so lush and beautiful. Isabella really does have an eye. Such great photos. Good thing you do not live closer to me . . . the boots might show up missing!
You were very near me! *Someday* we must akwardly meet in "real life"! Washington Park is definitely one of my happy*places in PDX! The view of the city from the rose garden still takes my breath away!
xo~Jill
I love Washington Park! My husband and I visit Portland (from Phoenix) once or twice a year. We like to start the morning at Ken's Bakery, and then go for a long walk around the arboretum. I crave tall trees and cloudy skies, just as you crave sunshine! Another Portland gem is Lindhurst Park, which is perfect for a post-dinner (at Ken's Pizzeria) stroll. It is wonderful to see people (and dogs!!) out enjoying their neighborhood. Nothing like it in Phoenix! (Can you tell we are big fans of Ken??)
Wow - your daughter is turning into quite the photog! The shots are awesome!
It is a grand thing to have such a wonderful natural area within a city. My daughter lives right behind the "new beauty" house, pictured above. She loves it there. I'm farther out in Bethany, but love to explore up there.
You always look so classy, Janell. Love those boots!
WOw, those are gorgeous houses!
Your posts generally make me a little homesick, but this one was a doozie! :)
I think people all over the country are enjoying this weather. I'm in Chicago and today it is 54 degrees! I literally cannot believe it is this warm during a Chicago January. I'm enjoying it while I can though because I'm sure the iceball will drop soon.
I've always felt the same way - cold days are no problem as long as the sun is shining! Love your purse. What a pretty area and I could so easily live there too! :)
Such a good little photographer you have there! Gorgeous homes too! I spy a few that I could live with, wow!
Looks like you are having some gorgeous weather, enjoy your weekend!
Megan
Hi Janell! Happy New Year...just saw your post on Savvy Design Blog (per Pinterest) LOVE that glossy lamp! I'm too impatient to sand between coats of paint (can't figure out why it scratches of! ha!) Thanks for the tip...I'll make sure to be more patient ;) Hope to see you at Blogfest!
xoxo
Stacy
gorgeous!!
Janell, it sounds like you had a wonderful day. Loving those boots!
Stop it!!!! I am from Beaverton and Washington Park is my old playground! Where NW collides with the West Hills and Washington Park - the zoo, Pittock? Is there anything better? I am stuck living in the Phoenix Suburbs and I don't know how I have done it for 11 years.
Oh, while I love sun, don't know how I'd do in Phoenix year around! But a trip in the winter would be fab!
Janell
i'm sure a million people have asked you this, but where are those boots from? love them.
yes, the boots, loving them. Wearing these beauties until they fall off my feet! Here's the link:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?keyword=Bed+Stu+%27Kitty%27+Buckle+Boot&origin=keywordsearch
so beautiful!! portland is on my must-visit list for 2012.
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