{Gumbook}
One of the things I miss about living in Korea is all the cute stationery shops and bookstores. While we were in Korea over Spring Break I found these GO! GLOBAL posters by Gumbook. They have the sweetest illustrations on the front and back of the posters. I picked up the United States of America and Republic of Korea posters for the boys' playroom as well as a world map. I wish all children's posters were this cute!
{Essie}
A few weeks ago I had my first mani/pedi with Joke. Well, I actually had my very first manicure a few months ago in Korea but this was my first time doing the whole fingernail + toenail thing. As nice as it is to come out of the salon with pretty nails and toenails I don't think it is worth it for someone like me who is pretty rough with my nails. My painted nails lasted exactly 24 hours before the first chip appeared. My toenails are still looking good although I was giggling quite a bit when the manicurist was touching my feet [I'm extremely ticklish] so I'm not sure I can go through it again. Nevertheless, I can't seem to resist picking up pretty Essie nail polishes [left to right: Geranium, E-nuf is E-nuf, Cute as a Button]! I'm tempted to create a little rainbow display in my studio!
BEAUTY 
{Photographs by Sally J Shim}
One of my favorite places to go with the boys is our local library. And somehow summer time visits are the best in my book! I'm always looking for new books for the boys so if you have any recommendations please let me know!
{Photographs by Sally J Shim}
The past few days we have been taking little food field trips with our dear friends Bonnie and Miss V. We hit some of our favorite restaurants and food carts and while eating and shopping on Alberta Street in NE Portland we came across Salt & Straw, a new ice cream cart [and soon to be ice cream shop]. Coincidentally one of the local news channels was interviewing Salt & Straw's owner and they filmed the boys and Miss V ordering and enjoying their ice cream cones. J ordered the Chocolate with Gooey Brownie and j had the Honey Balsamic Strawberry with Cracked Black Pepper [my favorite]. The boys and I can't wait to enjoy Salt & Straw's ice cream again!
Elly Fales, the designer behind Garment House, is one of my favorite independent clothing designers [and also happens to be a dear friend]. I own two of her hand constructed pieces and after several years they still look wonderful. Her designs are timeless and the quality of her workmanship is amazing. I'm so excited about her new S/S 11 collection which does not disappoint. You can check it out here.
{Photograph by Sally J Shim}
Birthday party season is upon us! Last weekend the boys went to a friend's rainbow birthday party. I had every intention of making our little friend a gift but ended up buying a sweet rainbow swimsuit and rainbow flip flops for her upcoming vacation to Mexico. I put the gift inside a bakers box and wrapped it up with several strands of crochet thread and a custom gift tag. I love how the packaging matches the theme of the birthday party.
WRAP 