Month: February 2015

Our Interstate Ave. Adventure…

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Matt and I are really lucky to have an amazing group of friends.  Every month or so, we try to get together to do a family dinner – either someone cooks or we go out.  This month everyone wanted pizza so we decided to go out.  Now there is some bomb pizza in Portland, but not a ton of options that are super conducive to groups.  I did some Yelping and came across Pinky’s.  Pizza and whiskey are they’re specialties and the place has a great atmosphere.  If you ask the bartender, you can roll the dice for a particular whiskey shot or whiskey cocktail – I was lucky enough to get a great action shot, haha.

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Now, after dinner was the real treat.  I have ALWAYS wanted to go to the Alibi, and that Friday night, my dreams came true.  Three words: Tiki bar + karaoke.  Ridic.

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Bottom line – if you haven’t been to The Alibi – Go. Now.

xoxo

MJ

FOOOOOD: P’s & Q’s Market

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P’s & Q’s is gem.  Tucked away in a developing area on Dekum – this is a true Portlandia experience.  Bonus: the food is amaze balls.  Go for breakfast/brunch and get the hash or the breakfast sammie (don’t forget the fries).

We went a couple months ago and couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day!

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MoMA

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MoMA has been on my list for as long as I can remember.  Most of my trips to NYC have been for work and I haven’t had a TON of free time.  On my trip last week, I was lucky enough to sneak away for a couple of hours and finally make it to MoMA.  I probably could have spent all day there and will definitely make a trip back.

A few faves…

xoxo

MJ

NYC Round 2

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Last week’s trip to NYC—

SoHo Grand Hotel – fab hotel, fab food, great people watching

Apizz – delish food and a table next to Stifler

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The Blind Barber – cool speakeasy with a barber shop up front and bar behind a sliding door.  Kind of a PDX meets NYC crowd and Peroni on tap.  Pretty much a win-win.

Work –

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Egg Shop – SoHo spot with the cutest branded and fab avocado toast

Never enough time in NYC, hope to be back soon!

xoxo

MJ

Getting My Hurr Did.

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I have a love hate relationship with my hair.  Most of the time I genuinely like the way it looks, but I HATE doing it.  It’s super thick and takes forever to blow dry and it’s basically a pain in the ass.  I chopped it off into a long bob a few months ago and I’m totally embracing it.  I love the beachy, wavy, messy look and am always hunting for products to come in with the assist.  Has anyone tried any of these?

Amika Un.Done Texture Spray

photo cred: A Piece of Toast

photo cred: A Piece of Toast

Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray

R+Co Rockaway Salt Spray

Let me know what you think!

xoxo

MJ

FOOOOOD: Boxer Ramen

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I love food. Like a lot. I’m a self proclaimed foodie and eating rules. One of Matt and I’s fave things to do is check out new bars and restaurants. Anddddd, we’re lucky to live in a place like Portland with so many awesome options. Other than everyone’s fave Top Ramen, I’m pretty new to the ramen and pho world. However, now I’m obsessed. Boxer Ramen in Union Way is one of the best. The space has a minimalist vibe, there’s like 6 items on the menu and no take out. Rather than being a detriment, these are some of the things that make it great.

IMG_5160 Definitely check it out next time your in the mood for a delicious, spicy bowl of ramen. Xoxo MJ

Flights. Booked.

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On Saturday we booked our flights for a September trip that will be one to remember.  We’re going back to South Carolina for our 2nd annual (golf) trip with friends.  And from there heading to Amsterdam, St. Andrews and London.  The planner in me is already plotting out some must dos.

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Here’s what I’ve come up with so far – I’d love to hear any suggestions!

Amsterdam 

Bar Hutspot

De Pijp

Begijnhof

Amsterdam Verzetsmuseum

Cafe MP – probably our all time fave bar in Amdam

CT Coffee & Coconuts

De Foodhallen

Staring at Jacob

St. Andrews & Edinburgh

Still trying to figure out the highlights here.  Will definitely post an update sometime in the next six months (yes, I’m definitely ahead of the game).

London

**this will be my first time to London and I’m pretty pumped.

Buckingham Palace

Tower Bridge

Tate Modern

Millenium Bridge

Oxford Circus

Liberty London

Harrods

Selfridges

Victoria & Albert Museum

Borough Market

Definitely planning to check out the Design Sponge city guides for Edinburgh & London.  And of course a few guidebooks.  September here we come!

xoxo

MJ

Desert Dreams

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The under two month countdown is on until I’ll be spending four sun filled days in one of my favorite places on earth.  Palm Springs.

I could not be more excited to soak up the sun and literally do NOTHING.  I visited the La Quinta Resort & Club for the first time on a work trip about 4 years ago.  It was basically love at first sight and it’s become one of my favorite places on the planet.

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Although I’ve been out of college for a solid 6.5 years, I still strongly believe in the importance of a Spring Break and make it a point to get out of Portland every March/April.  A couple of my fave pics from trips past…

Looking to do an architecture tour and some vintage shopping this time around.  I found a couple of articles in Lucky Mag and Vogue with some good spots to hit.  Recos welcome!

1. Angel View Thrift Shop & Angel View Prestige Boutique

2. Dazzles

3. Bon Vivant in the Palm Canyon Galleria

4. Revivals Palm Springs

xoxo

MJ