If you love patterns and contemporary prints, you should check out this great blog, Pattern Observer. Author Michele Fifis supplies great content for designers and print-lovers alike – textiles, artists, inspiration boards, industry resources, job postings, etc. It is a great blog, and I am flattered that she chose to include me in her latest post. Thanks Michelle!

I was lucky enough to have a lovely visitor from Apartment Therapy’s Kitchn a few months ago. I took her on a tour of my wacky and wonderful, teeny-tiny kitchen. You can take a peek and see what goes on when the apron and knives come out in North Portland! It involves a lot of pickle talk, Portlandia lovers.