Portland Day Two

Okay, so here we begin with our first full day in Portland which will be day two of our trip. No jet-lag, I think because we hardly got any sleep the night before, and I was feeling pretty crappy because of my cold. However, after my wonderful husband took such great care of me, buying me tea, soup, and a hot kettle to heat up the water in(hotel didn't have a microwave), I was starting to feel better. Still had a pretty sore throat, but on the mend. So we took it easy, and just decided to visit a few places around town.

Okay, for those of you who may not know, Tom and I are HUGE!! coffee fans, come on I used to be a barista! So, what better way to start our day then to head to a local coffee shop. Tom got an amazing caramel latte, I just wanted a good cup of joe'

If you are ever in the area, Portland or Seattle, STOP!!! at Stumptown!! It was amazing! Still is since we brought home some bags! haha. A great places to go!

Okay, so originally, I wanted to stop at Yarnia in Portland, BUT! when we walked up to the door the sign said closed Monday and Tuesday. . . totally didn't see that coming. . . Since we were leaving EARLY Wednesday for the coast, this shop would be missed. HOWEVER! as Tom will testify to this, we more than made up for it. Yarn Garden was out first stop. (More pics will follow of all my spoils!)

Fans of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives will remember this place! Pok Pok!!

I still look a little haggard in this photo, however, what I am drinking was really cool. Drinking Vinegar. YES! It was pomegranate flavor too and honestly it did have a hint of that vinegar taste to it, which I LOVE!!!

The wings were spicy and sweet, and the game-hen was awesome. So, again in the area, this places is a must!! It's small and tucked away, but aren't the best places usually that way?

We decided to take a tram after lunch. It is for the hospital in Portland, but it is open to the public.

We got some great views of the city this way.

Looking down, pretty cool.

This was step one, before the mighty Space Needle. I am deathly afraid of heights, but this tram was pretty easy honestly.

Another yarn stop, Happy Knits, I would say was my favorite yarn store on the trip. Wish I would have gotten more here, but I had to think about my carry on bag. . .

Crossing one of the many bridges back to our hotel from Portland. Car photo's! my grandmother would be so proud haha

I'm back from Pacific NW!!!

Day One: Landing

I will have Wedding Photo's up soon, but till then, here are some delights from our honeymoon!

We landed in Seattle around 10am-ish on Sunday. Tom and I both knew we were not in Michigan anymore.

These houses rested on the hill tops. Amazing.

Mountains were amazing.

We are entering the Columbia River Gorge, across this bridge is Oregon!

The gorge was absolutely amazing!

We went along the historic trail, unfortunately, I caught a cold the first day, and was feeling really poorly by the time we got to the really cool falls. So something to make sure we do next time!

This fall was amazing!

We parked right across from the falls, so therefore I decided to venture out for a photo.

Really wished we could have hiked this one, but oh well. . . Tom still got some great shots!

So ends day one! I will try to post day two tomorrow.

Friday!!

It's Friday!!!! YAHOO!!! It is also Labor Day weekend, which is much needed because we are THREE!!! weeks and counting from our wedding. . . Don't panic right? Tom's been calling around and we are just finishing with a bunch of last minute stuff. Yesterday we started to plan out trip, and yes there will be yarn shop stopping :) haha, though I wish we had more than a week, but that just means we'll make the best of it!

Now, my last WIP's for you, well one WIP, a pair of socks for Tom. I know it looks like a sleeve for a sweater, but, he likes the upper part of the sock longer. . . his socks his choice. They are really for his birthday which is next weekend, so he obviously knows about them. 

Malabrigo Worsted is probably one of my favorite yarns to use. This will be my third time using it, and boy do I love it. It's hard to tell with the poor lighting that I had last night, but this is a cream-camel colored yarn. Really pretty. 

Okay, so I don't have a ball winder. I have been dropping hints for one for awhile. But after visiting my LYS Wool and Honey, and Melissa the wonderful owner, rolled the yarn up for me, I am in LOVE!!!! I want to take all of my yarn stash to her to roll it hahaha, trust me if there weren't any wedding expenses going on and my man's bday, I would totally be plunking down some coin for one! 

But I will patiently wait. 

Happy Friday everyone!!

Oh my less than a month!!

Seriously sorry for the lack of blogging. This will probably continue well for another few weeks. . . sorry. . .

We have hit the "less than one month" mark for our wedding. I cannot believe that Thursday is the first day of September. . . tick-tock. . . we are down to the wire!! WOW! Pretty funny though, we are not completely stressed. . . hahaha YET!!!

No, honestly, I don't think we will get to that point. Pretty much everything is accounted for, we have ordered our guest book, just waiting on ties, shoes, and headbands :) Gifts for guests will be bought (we know what we are doing for them, just have to actually buy them hahaha) So now we want to focus on our trip. We are spending a week in Portland and Seattle. Recommendations?? We plan to take in a lot, but also, suggestions on Yarn Store are welcome! hahah poor Tom, but yeah me! HEY! If he is taking me up the Space Needle (which honestly I am not keen on because I have a HUGE!! fear of heights) then he can suffer in some yarn shops with me.

Happy Tuesday!

Tickle Me Tuesday: Knitting

Okay, so sorry that I have been delayed in posting for most of this summer. It's been crazy. Maybe fall will be better??? (Cannot promise, but I sure can try haha)

But, it's time for another Tickle me Tuesday link-up with Sarah.

As you may know, the knitting bug has bitten me once again. Haha, I think this is funny that every year around this time I get the urge to get out my needs and knit. I made Melynda's Breckenridge Cowl last Christmas when Tom got me the lovely Blue Sky Alpaca yarn. I love this cowl and might just have to make another!

I just saw this lovely color over at Center Street Knits. It is Blue Sky Alpaca bulky yarn that is just sooo wonderful!

I noticed this blanket on Ravelry a few weeks ago and I just love it! Might have to knit one up for fall!

Have a great Tuesday!

Friday Favorites: Camera, Yarn, and Best Friends

Happy Friday Everyone!! What a perfect end to a strange week. . . (aren't they always strange. . . hahaha) So, I would like to enlist my followers in helping me choose. I am looking for a point-n-shoot camera for our trip. I know I know, the SLR's are the way to go. But honestly, I want something I can stick in my pocket and not get a neck cramp or worry about damaging a larger camera. Small is good :) I'm looking at two of the following, but if you lovely readers have other suggestions let me know.

I am very partial to Canon (thanks Sara!) So the Canon A3300is is great! 16 megapixel and image stabilization is great! However there is a lag-time of about 4 seconds between photos. However, I don't plan on shooting a race with this camera, it might bug me in the future. But I LOVE CANON!! Oh another thing, suggestions: need to be between $100-$200 dollars. ;)

The second is something I never thought I would venture to. Not to say I don't like Sony, just never thought I'd like their cameras. I'm old school with my brands I suppose. HOWEVER!!! this little guy is rather interesting. It shoots faster than the Canon, also has a special feature for low-light photos. Yeah! Oh N. Michigan winters SUCK! as far as light goes. Boom! if I wanna take a photo after work in the living room, I have to turn every light on and even then, I have trouble. So this little fella might be nice for that. 10 megapix, which I was really hoping for between 14-16, but this has a 10 optic zoom! and a panorama feature. Pretty cool.

Okay, away from tech, to YARN!! I have been bitten by the bug again. This lovely above is gonna be a sock with lovely Malabrigo sock yarn. I love it, and I've had it since last February, so now it's being used.

Back at the end of May, the Plucky Knitter was here in N. Michigan. Ohhh I love her yarn!!! I picked up two of the Primo! So soft!

I wanted a special pattern, so this will be a hat!! I know it's off the needles, but needs finishing touches! It'll have BUTTONS!! Yeah! How cool!!

And FINALLY!!

My besty Ace-Gang member is coming home this today, or tonight rather, for her Wedding next week. I cannot wait to see her tomorrow. I'm putting on her Bach. Party :) It'll be soo much fun!!

Happy Friday!!

Happy 200th Post!!!

Well we have all made it through another Monday everyone! Boy was it a busy day. So let's have some fun!

WOW, I cannot believe this is already my 200th! post!!! WOW!!! For those new comers, welcome! I know I have been pretty bad at posting lately. Truly sorry about that, I will get better!

So I am linking up with Sarah for Tickle Me Tuesday

So, lately I have once again picked up my knitting needles. The Autumn bug is filling my mind and hands (yes, I know it's only the middle of August) but I have taken to getting some ideas.

Melynda's blog at French Press Knits was very helpful in finding this little treasure.

Quintet by Melissa Wehrle

I just love the draping of this cardigan. The combo's of the colors are just amazing! I love it.

The pattern used Classic Elite Yarn Inca Alpaca. Though, I would have dearly have loved to use this amazing yarn, but wallet with-holding, I couldn't. So, I went to knitpicks to get some similar yarn for my project. But it's a secret as to what colors I choose. :)

Okay, so to celebrate my 200th post, here's something special! Use coupon code POST200 for 20% off at my store! WOW!! It will be good till next Monday! So hurry! Getting towards the end of the summer, styles will be gone soon!