Fun for the New Year ~ Happy 2010 (a bit early)

http://www.bridgetpilloud.com/blog/2009/12/ritual-a-color-for-2010/

I haven't picked my 2010 color yet but will update when I have the opportunity. Read Bridget's blog entry and pick a color for yourself!

Quick addition to original post: I picked a color I call Fushia Lipstick

Complete entry: It's bright, it's a bit of a flashback to the 80s (hopefully the positive economics & good times will go with the flashback) which for me, brings back the lack of responsibilities I had in high school (aka freedom) with the whole world out in front of me to choose from. The bonus? I have greater insight to myself and other bits of knowledge that I didn't have when I was in my teens.

Kate Towers

Loving the stuff I'm seeing from Kate Towers. Now that Seaplane seems to be out of business, I wonder if anyone locally will carry her clothing.

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Champagne Flutes

Orrefors Helena Flute

Alan Lee Collection Two Conical Flute

Baccarat Capri Flute

Baccarat Mille Nuits Flutissimo, Clear

Baccarat Saint Remy Champagne Flute

Crystal Champagne Flute

Friedrich Egermann Champagne Flute

Lalique Facet Champagne glass

Lalique Roxane Champagne Flute

Miller Rogaska Air Twist

Miller Rogaska Remebrance Flutes

Moser Maharani Collection

Ralph Lauren Home Broughton

Richard Ginori Dandy Champagne Flute, Black

Rosenthal Coco

Saint-Louis Excess Red Stemware

Simon Pearce Hampton Flute

Steuben Counterpoint Flute

Swarovski Crystalline Toasting Flutes

Varga Printemps

Versace Arabesque

Waterford Ballet Icing Essence

Waterford Michael Aram Garland Romance Toasting Flutes

Waterford Siren

mmmm, cashmere...

above, cotton/cashmere batwing and bikini from Souchi

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Check out this sexy, little jacket from Seth Aaron Henderson, one of the Project Runway, Season 7 designers, at Anne Bocci boutique. Crisp, white & figure flattering.

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II commissioned a hat by Pinkham Millinery.

You can too!

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Entertaining? Need gift for a coffee lover? Vodka lover? Hazelnut lover? Here's your all-in-one: Bendistillery Cofia Hazelnut Espresso Vodka

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mmmm, check out Coffee Butter Scrub by Lilypad Bathworks. Nice way to perk up in the morning!

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For the gourmet in your life: Traeger Grills (they even have a pig grill!)

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The holidays and beyond, every woman needs a wrap dress. This one organic and designed in Oregon, Garnish Apparel

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For your pet

A glow in the dark leash from Bebop USA for your pet! Perfect for those late night walks...

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How can you go wrong with a Leatherman Mult-tool?

Because you never know when you'll need a tool.

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What's on the #buylocal #buyOregon list today? Check out the Pagoda skirt at Donna and Toots. Too cute!

Everything from French Toast to fancy mac & cheese, you'll find the recipes that make you feel warm & snug inside in Mother's Best: Comfort Food That Takes You Home Again by Lisa Schroeder of Mother's Bistro.

Inside you'll find "love notes" and other great tips to apply to the recipes inside and those you already make. It's a wonderful gift and don't forget to pick a copy up for yourself!

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Pacifica's Mediterranean Fig soy candle makes a wonderful hostess gift or gift for yourself!

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Buy Local, Buy Oregon

Oregon products make great gifts. I'll be adding more ideas daily. Please add your own suggestions in the comment section!

Candles & Body Products:

- mmmm, check out this Coffee Butter Scrub by Lilypad Bathworks. Nice way to perk up in the morning!

- Smell good this holiday! Candles, perfumes, body butters and more! Pacifica

- Treasures from the Oregon Coast for the holidays Newport Bay Candle Candles to light your way.

- More candles! From #NOLA to PDX, Orleans Candle Co

- More organic personal care products made in Oregon, Wild Carrot Herbals

- Organic personal care products for mama & baby, Earth Mama Angel Baby

For Parents:

- Chic Papoose, keep your bean close and snuggly while ur on the go!

- Comfy and organic baby wraps made in Oregon Baby Bundlers

- Organic personal care products for mama & baby Earth Mama Angel Baby

For Kids:

- Healthy, soft & custom shoes for baby? You can get 'em right here: Soft Star Shoes

- Fun, non-toxic modeling dough made in Oregon - Mary's Softdough

- What's local at Bella Stella? Pullipants,Wood Toy Shop, @littlelark, Ivy Studio, @branchandbirdie, Kool Kid Legs,Turtle Turtle, @Picaflorkids ...

- Great LOCAL gifts for kids! http://bit.ly/5DMsDm

For Your Pet:

- Locally made items for the pet in your life: Bebop pet products and more great local ideas for your pet

Fashion:

- 141Eyewear every purchase buys someone less fortunate a pair of glasses.

- Emily Sunnell's designs scream femininity and what I love the most is that she can take items you once loved and reconstruct them into something fresh and new.

- Kate Towers, utterly feminine fashion

- mmmm, cashmere... Souchi

- Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II commissioned a hat by Pinkham Millinery. You can too!

- Paperdoll Fashion's parcel cloak brings sunshine to a cold, grey day

- The holidays and beyond, every woman needs a wrap dress. This one organic and designed in Oregon, Garnish Apparel

- What's on the #buylocal #buyOregon list today? Check out the Pagoda skirt at Donna and Toots Too cute!

- For the men in your life, how about a swank gift from DEFYANCE?

- Loving this skirt. Made in Oregon and organic from @MakoolLovesYou

- Cold but can't wear mittens or gloves for work? The perfect solution, made in Oregon by FrostyPetals

- For the fashionista in your life, a unique silk purse (check out the Tonya) from Ginger Abernathy

- Love to Tell Dress-o-Matic my deepest desires! Dress of the Month Club @DressOfTheMonth

- Hand made womans clothing by a PDX designer, Piper Ewan @piperewan

- When the weather outside is frightful... u need a good pair of Danner boots!

- Multnomah Leather, custom-made clogs

- How about a pair of lovely, custom made shoes? ExIT Shoes

- Queen Bee Creations makes their stylish bags, panniers, and diaper bags in PDX

- Amai Unmei clothing, coats & accessories

- How cute is this dress? You can find it at Sofada

- Warm & fuzzy doesn't have to be dumpy & frumpy. Check out these feminine hats from Precious Knit by Laura Irwin

Jewelry:

- How cute is this necklace? #WANT So perfect for PDX!

- Lori Presthus Art, Jewelry/artistry

- Amy Wilson's jewelry

- Lockets & cuffs Locket2You

- Beautiful, hand-carved, wood buttons, pins & hair accessories by South4th

To Eat:

- Blossom Vinegars to add fun, fresh flavor to your food & recipes.

- Tuna from Oregon is lower in mercury than tuna caught elsewhere. Oregon's Choice Gourmet Albacore: Another reason to #buyOregon

- Bob's Red Mill products for healthy goodness.

- Did u know Oregon has famous prunes?

- Tony's Smokehouse in Oregon City has great smoked salmon--a wonderful hostess gift!

- Hot Lips jam

- mmmm, Brigittine Monks fudge. Makes a great hostess gift or surprise for friends

- Our Lady of GuadalupeTrappist Abbey Famous Fruitcake & honey! Makes for a great hostess gift!

- Puddin' River Toffee -- best hazelnut toffee ever.

- Cupcake Jones Cupcakes!

- How can u go wrong with chocolate? Alma Chocolate, Cacao, DePaula Confections, LLC, Euphoria Chocolate, Moonstruck Chocolate, Petit Noirs

To Drink:

- Organic & sustainable vodka: Elemental Vodka

- Entertaining? Need gift for a coffee lover? Vodka lover? Hazelnut lover? Here's your all-in-one: Bendistillery Cofia Hazelnut Espresso Vodka

- Oregon is all over the wine world but how about some Portland made vodka? New Deal Distillery

- It's 5 o'clock somewhere! For your favorite out of state beer lover, Oregon IPA makes a great gift, Bridgeport, (just one of many)

- Wine from Southern Oregon, family-owned & operated, Girardet Winery

- Family-owned & operated wine from McMinnville, Westrey

For the Home:

- Lovely handcrafted furniture made in Portland - Made Studio

- Mini sockmonkeys by hoffeeandanuffin

- Check out this cute pillow from @BranchandBirdie Perfect to add splash of fun to bedroom or family room

- Pendleton still makes all its famous Native American style blankets in Oregon

- @cheflisapdx's fabulous cookbook, Mother's Best: Comfort Food That Takes You Home Againfeaturing yummy recipes from @MothersBistro, buy it @Powells!

- Birdhouses by S&K Creations

Art:

- http://samroloff.com/

- Fab art from Ryan Berkley. It'll make you happy!

- Photo art from @jandroid

Outdoor / Athletic Goods:

- ShedRain umbrellas

- When someone tells you to go fly a kite, make sure it’s one made in Oregon! Guildworks

- PDX-made tools from Leatherman
- A wall tent or other canvas goods for the trail? http://beckelcanvas.com/

- A locally made bicycle by Vanilla Bicycles

- Bike clothing made in Oregon from J&G

- A custom made cargo bike from Metrofiets?

- Terracycle makes all their recumbent bikes in Portland

- Co-motion bicycles are made in Eugene

Misc:

- For the music lover on your holiday list, you can't go wrong with a little Pink Martini

- For the gourmet in your life: Traeger Grills (they even have a pig grill!)

- Cool gift ideas featuring PDX Bridges.

- Looking for a Guitar or mandolin made in OR? Breedlove Music - except their Atlas, Passport, and Retro lines

- Here's a made in Oregon gift for people who have NEARLY everything: Columbia Helicopter

More Ideas:

- Portland Saturday Market

- Made In Oregon Catalog & Stores