Fabric Depot

I stopped in Fabric Depot to grab a few notions. Currently everything in the store is 30% off. The 40 % off fabric sale is this Friday and Saturday, February 1 and 2, 2008. Sunday February 3, 2008 is the super bowl sale with select quilting batiks half off.

I noticed many new prints in quilting cottons. I looked at their expanding collection of bamboo fabrics. They have panda cord and panda washed a blend of cotton and bamboo. The panda washed is very slimmery and would make a great blouse. They also have many pretty knit bamboo fabrics. I liked the purple knit best. While you are there purchase your bus tickets for $35 to Sewing and Stitchery Expo in Puyallup, WA February 29 and March 1, 2008. www.fabricdepot.com 700 SE 122^nd Portland Oregon

White River Snow Park East Mt Hood

mt hood
Originally uploaded by Mary Anne Thygesen.

What a beautiful spot. We went up there to go sledding last weekend. It was a beautiful sunny day. The gentle slope of the land makes it easy for beginning cross country, Nordic skiers or snow shoes. White River Snow Park east is a big parking lot with bathrooms. Make sure that you buy a snow park parking permit before you get there. There are plenty of places to buy the snow park permit on the way up the mountain. After a fun time sledding I had a little tail gate party. I lighted up the gas stove, made hot water and served hot coco to the cold, tired sledders.
From Portland on Oregon Highway 35 approximately 4 miles north of US Highway 26 before you get to Mt Hood Meadows.
www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood/recreation/winter/pda.htm

Burdigala

Burdigala
Originally uploaded by Mary Anne Thygesen.

Didier Sudre has a very nice wine shop in Sellwood. Last Saturday my sister and I stopped in to cheer ourselves up. He was pouring the wines that were for sale for $12 each. It was a nice selection. We had fun tasting and picking out what we wanted to buy.
Burdigala is actually the ancient name for Bordeaux. Which is were Didier is from. The shop has a large selection of wine from Bordeaux. In addition there are many very good wines at very good prices that are from America. Check out the web site for up coming events. Valentines Day there sounds like fun.
813 SE 13th Ave, Portland, Oregon 503-309-6297
www.burdigalawine.com

Pix Patisserie

Pix Patisserie
Originally uploaded by Mary Anne Thygesen.

This is a very yummy place to stop for a snack. I have been to both locations. I enjoy the fun decors and delicious sweets. When you order a cup of tea they bring you your own little tea pot. I find it very hard to make up my mind about which pastry I want to eat. When we went there last Sunday, we got there right after a birthday party and just at the start of another birthday party. The birthday girl and her friends had a hard time deciding which dessert they wanted. The birthday dessert came with a sparkler for a candle. It is a fun, delightful place.
3402 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202
Phone: (503) 232-4407
Sun-Thu 10am-12am, Fri -Sat 10am-2am

3901 N Williams Ave
Portland, OR 97227
Phone: (503) 282-6539

Portland Boat Show

January 5-13, 2008

Portland Expo Center, 2060 North Marine Drive, Portland, OR

Free parking weekdays January 7-11, 2008 Open 3pm to 9pm week days, 11am to 9pm weekends, closes at 5pm on Sunday. $8 Admission, Children under 12 free.

www.otshows.com/PBS/pbs.htm

This was a lot of fun in previous years. There are a few more days of the show left. I like to go and dream of sailing. One of these days I will get to go sailing again. There are boats to dream about and boats that fit your budget. This is a good time of year to buy a boat. With all the rain we have been getting you just might need a boat to commute to work in.

sub rosa

sub rosa
Originally uploaded by Mary Anne Thygesen.

Sub Rosa is a small but not secrete restaurant on SE Clinton. It is a nice friendly home style place. We went there for Sunday brunch. They make wonderful just the right size frittatas. I had the delicious eggs Benedict. The menu lists were everything comes from including the owners and chef.

2601 SE Clinton St
Portland, OR 97202
Phone: (503) 233-1955

Bliss

Bliss
Originally uploaded by Mary Anne Thygesen.

I received a wonderful Christmas present of a trip to Bliss to get my hair done. Amber did a fantastic job of listening to me. She gave me the best hair cut that I have gotten in years. We were warmly greeted when we walked in out of the cold. I noticed that the walls were all different luscious colors, purple, turquoise, and tangerine. I was offered my choice of beverages. I choose a glass of red wine, what a treat. I got my head massaged when my hair was shampooed. The massage was nice and relaxing. My hair was cut so that the curl was nicely enhanced. I have had a hard time finding people who understand and can cut my thick, wavy, curly hair. I am so pleased that I am going to go back to Bliss. 2045 SE Division St 503.232 .2547
www.bliss-salonandspa.com