Things are heating up, people, and I like it. Spring has been mighty fine, and summer is quickly en route, and you know what that means. The Donkeys! Nothing says summer like San Diego’s finest, The Donkeys. Usually, at this point, I would start to relate their music to as many clever summer-type metaphors I [...]
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Inspired by nature lately- specifically plant life. Giant, tropical leaves, is there anything better? And palm trees, palm trees, palm trees! I could live in a palm tree. Images: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6
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Nothing gets me like a surf rock band, especially an all girl surf rock band–and especially an all girl surf rock/doo-wop band. I recently caught La Luz at a house show in Oakland, following the likes of Calvin Johnson (which is a pretty tough act to follow, if you know your stuff), and they totally killed it. [...]
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Jayne Min is a skater, a fashion blogger, and a designer. She’s been at it for awhile, but I just came across her blog and fell hard. Obviously she is stunning, but what I love best about her is that she’s funny as hell. Here’s a photo from her Tumblr of her dog in Alexander [...]
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I recently came across this Etsy Shop called Mexchic that has some really beautiful things for your home that aren’t over the top ethnic but give that subtle nod- just the right blend. The owner, Christina, works side by side with Mexican artisans, bringing new life and design to an ancient set of skills. Visit [...]
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French Exit presents SPRING BREAK! If you are sick of Portland’s version of spring (pea tendrils, clouds, melancholy), and want something a little more Daytona Beach (Hair beading, fake tans, Red Stripe, show-me-your-tits) this might be the answer. Margaritaville inspired dinner and dancing, plus finally a place to wear your favorite Parrot Head [...]
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It happens every Spring, winter coats and layers give way to head to toe Spring time flowers and prints. Here are some of my street style favorites! 1/2/3/4
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Spring is a time for reflection, assessment, cleaning, and drinking. Why not make your springtime drinking feel seasonal and homespun? People claim to love rhubarb, but I have to say I’m not totally convinced. We can buy (terrible, South American) blueberries all year at Wholefoods because people LOVE blueberries. Rhubarb? No. The demand, [...]
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Hi friends! I’m Mariah from size too small and I’m happy to be part of the Frances May family for the month of April! I’ll be guest blogging this month and sharing all of my internet finds with you along the way. First up, photographer Matthew Genitempo. His work makes me want to get in [...]
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In 2010, I was packing up my house in San Diego to move to Oakland. It was summer, and not as hot as you’d imagine. In fact, 2010 will forever be remembered as the coldest Fourth of July San Diego has ever seen. Maybe this sounds good to you, but when you’re leaving a beach [...]
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