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by Porch Light | Jan 29, 2018 | inspiration | 0 comments

Admiring all our shop plants today and dreaming about spring days

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by Porch Light | Jan 1, 2018 | inspiration | 0 comments

Stop by this weekend, we’re having a big sale! 20% - 50% off!

There’s still time to get her something really special this year. We’re here from 10-4 today.

Gifts for him...

Lots of sweet smelling gifts for your sweetie.

Pretty things for your pretty face. We have a wonderful selection of apothecary gifts for men and women.

Books for the vintage/modern design lover.

A perfect collection of gifts for the chef in your life.

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by Porch Light | Dec 18, 2017 | inspiration | 0 comments

We have lots of sparkly things for you AND your tree!

Do you know someone who’s got a sweet tooth? This little gift bundle would be perfect for them!

Feeling pretty festive around here

You can find this little cutie and all her ornament friends hanging out at the shop this weekend. Stop by and say hello!

So many pretty new jewels in the shop and we can't take our eyes off them!

These sweet, sparkly mushroom ornaments would be perfect on your woodland themed tree this year.

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by Porch Light | Dec 4, 2017 | inspiration | 0 comments

Happy Sunday! Looks like the sun’s coming back! We hope you have a buddy to enjoy it with.

If you're looking for a sweet gift or just your new favorite earrings @amyolsonjewelry has just what you need. She'll be here this Saturday from 1 to 4 for our Local Artist Holiday Popup. Stop by and say hello!

A few ceramic pieces by yours truly. I'll have lots of sweet little planters and bowls at our Local Artist Holiday Popup this Saturday from 1 to 4. Stop by and say hello!

Just a few pieces of the lovely jewelry that Jess McCloskey will be showing this Saturday at our Local Artist Holiday Popup. Stop by between 1 and 4 to meet Jess and pick out your new favorite necklace!

Just some of the fine letterpress you will see here this Saturday when Erica from @taigapress joins us for our Local Artist Holiday Popup. Stop by between 1 and 4 to meet Erica and pick up some of her beautiful cards and prints.

Please join us this Saturday, December 2nd, from 1-4 for our local artist holiday pop-up. We will be featuring jewelry by @amyolsonjewelry letterpress paper goods by @taigapress jewelry by our own Jesseca McCloskey and ceramics by owner Keiran Best. We will also be serving up treats, bubbles and lovely teas from @tprojectshop . Stop on by!

This little crew is waiting for a visit from you today! @littleboxespdx is in full swing, today is and we’ve still got lots of free gifts to give away! Make sure you stop by and ask about them.

Autumn shadows.

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by Porch Light | Nov 20, 2017 | inspiration | 0 comments

Just a few of our favorite planters & vases new to the shop this week.

We're loving all our new pieces from @jessicawertzceramics ! Vases, mugs, planters, utensil holders- the possibilities are endless!

November is the month for showing gratitude for those around you, and what better way to do so than with a card? Loads of thank you cards & gifts are waiting for you in the shop- stop by and pick something up for someone near and dear to you.

Cozy shop corner.

We prefer our blankets stacked and bundled! The cozier, the better! Tons of new styles in the shop- and they make a perfect gift for the holidays!

With scents like Bohemian Forest and Vintage Rose, it's easy to see why we're obsessed with our new candles from @aydryandco. The wooden wicks crackle just like a tiny campfire, and what could be better than that on a cold day?

There are so many beautiful new rugs in the shop! We love all the simple patterns & hand woven indigo styles. Perfect for sprucing up your place for autumn!

We just received a big batch of beautiful @portlandaproncompany pinafore aprons! Our favorite is the new dusty peach color. Hurry in to shop them for the holidays- they're going fast!

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by Porch Light | Nov 6, 2017 | inspiration | 0 comments

Sweet new botanical matches, perfect for lighting your favorite candle! We've got so many great new scents in the shop!

It’s all about cozy scarves and hot tea around here. We’re stocked up on beautiful mugs from @jessicawertzceramics and lots of scarves in cashmere, alpaca and cotton.

Finally made it to @asraigarden in Chicago. I have been drooling over their feed on Instagram for years. It was just as beautiful as I expected.

We’ve got so much new jewelry in the shop this week!

So many studs! We just refreshed our stud earring selection and now we have singles too.

Everyone's favorite plant corner all stocked up and ready for the weekend!

Happy autumn. Hope you all are out enjoying the beautiful day here in Portland!

Porch Light is seeking a new part-time employee to join our team. The ideal candidate for this position is confident, friendly and responsible, understands our aesthetic and represents our style to customers. Some knowledge of plant care and photography is a plus. The position is for 2 -3 days per week from 10:45am to 6:15pm. You must be hard working, dependable and able to work weekends. If you are interested in applying please email a cover letter and resume to info@porchlightshop.com or drop one by the shop and say hello. We look forward to hearing from you (or your friends, so please pass it along!).

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by Porch Light | Oct 23, 2017 | inspiration | 0 comments

Porch Light is seeking a new part-time employee to join our team. The ideal candidate for this position is confident, friendly and responsible, understands our aesthetic and represents our style to our customers. Some knowledge of plant care and photography is a plus. The position is for 2 -3 days per week from 10:45am to 6:15pm. You must be hard working, dependable and able to work weekends. If you are interested in applying please email a cover letter and resume to info@porchlightshop.com or drop one by the shop and say hello. We look forward to hearing from you (or your friends, so please pass it along!).

A pretty pop of color to brighten this gloomy day. Thank you autumn!

Our fall beauty favorites: new nail polish color "The Library", "Love" soap bar, Honeysuckle and Grapefruit body oil and Vanilla body butter.

Where are you headed today? Stop by and say hello!!

Hooray!! It's Friday! Stop by this weekend for your cactus fix. We'll have tweezers at the ready.

Feeling this romantic vignette with Jane Diaz oxidized silver earrings and silver ring with moonstones. A perfect pair.

One glass is never enough!

It might be raining cats and dogs outside but it's so cozy inside the shop today.

Still lots of Terrafirma ceramics left in the shop! We love to mix and match the patterns and textures of these indigo bowls.

We've got a card for every occasion!

We are dreaming about future adventures on this gloomy day. New leather travel essentials like passport covers and refillable notebooks definitely come in handy on the road.

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by Porch Light | Oct 9, 2017 | inspiration | 0 comments

Everyone's favorite sunny corner is all stocked up with new plants and planters and we're here til 5 on this lovey autumn day. ⠀
photo by @lila.avatara

We're stocked up on all of your favorite Ursa Major face and body products. Our favorites: the No BS Deodorant (baking soda free) and the Travel Face Wipes. Stop in and try something new. We've got samples!

We bring you two of our favorite scents in the shop these days. ⠀
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An all time favorite: Lone Wolf-Bergamot, grapefruit, & lime layered with jasmine, parsley & mandarin leaf. Hints of nutmeg and cardamom wrapped with luxurious amber, sandalwood & vetiver add depth & aloofness.⠀
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And our newest favorite: Lost California- Smoked sage & Palo Santo, warm winds of desert shrubs, cannabis, bergamot, and pepper notes with vanilla musk & labdanum absolute.

These little guys are totally enjoying the last few hot Portland rays. Soak it up everyone!

When you don't need a book to read a story. Flea markets are great source of inspiration for us.

We're here to help you get ready for fall with piles of cozy blankets in cashmere, linen and cotton.

Pretty morning light in the shop.

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by Porch Light | Sep 25, 2017 | inspiration | 0 comments

Harvest season is right around the corner, and we are getting excited for all the warm meals we'll make and enjoy during this time of the year! What are your favorite fall recipes?

We've got loads of new baskets and planters for all your plant friends... and really anything else you need a basket for.

We have some great news to share with you: our favorite deep coffee spoons are back in stock. Just in time for these crisp and cool mornings when making coffee becomes a daily ritual.

Hey cuties!

We've got loads of great air plants to choose from. A shop favorite is the fuzzy, white tectorum Ecuador, affectionately know as Snowball.

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by Porch Light | Sep 11, 2017 | inspiration | 0 comments

Two sweet mixed-metal pieces from @jandijewelry that look great alone or layered with you favorites.

We absolutely LOVE these soaps from @ettaandbillie made with extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, cocoa butter, sunflower oil and all natural essential oils. Total bath-time luxury!

Delicate mixed metal and gemstone rings for all of your fingers.

Do you like fancy pens as much as we do?

Ursa Major is definitely one of our favorite new skincare brands. Full of natural ingredients and it also comes in travel size! Please, ask us for a sample if you want to try it first.

Our sale carts are overflowing with new markdowns. Come scoop up some sale treasures!

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by Porch Light | Aug 28, 2017 | inspiration | 0 comments

Summer isn't over yet, and this set is picnic perfect. All you need is a good group of friends, a bottle of rosé and some fancy snacks!

We're going to open a little late today so we can join the rest of the country and take a peek at this amazing spectacle. Stop by at noon and tell us what you thought!

We're all stocked up with new ceramic pieces for your plants & home! Stop by and see what's new.

Who's ready for that solar eclipse??

Who doesn't love good looking yet practical kitchen supplies? We're in love with these new stoneware containers and wooden cheese knives. We've got so many new homewares in the shop today!

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by Porch Light | Aug 14, 2017 | inspiration | 0 comments

When the light shines just right in our little corner of NW, magic happens.

It's overcast and back to normal PNW weather out there, and nothing sounds better to us than "rugging up"! We've got loads of new rug styles for adding a pop of color to your bedroom, kitchen, or living room that'll take you from Summer to Winter, and back again!

This corner of the shop looks even more magical with the spanish moss airplant ⠀
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We are fully restocked with our favorite porcelain vases. Perfect as an airplant or a tiny bouquet holder. So many patterns and shapes to play with!

Inspiration for all your golden adventures! There's still one whole month of Summer left, so get out there and soak it up while you can!

These gorgeous textiles usually fly out of the shop to be used as scarves, but they can also be used as super soft & incredibly absorbent towels! Pair them with some soap & a fancy dish for the newlyweds or new home owners in your life! They'll be clean & cozy and you'll get all the credit!

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by Porch Light | Jul 31, 2017 | inspiration | 0 comments

We love our wild little garden space here at the shop! .
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Summer weather is definitely in full swing here in the PNW! Luckily, @herbivorebotanicals gives us all the essentials for warm weather. Sea Mist for beachy hair- with or without the beach, After Sun to soothe your sun soaked skin & our new favorite, Jasmine Green Tea toner to keep your face fresh all Summer long!

Everybody's favorite sign is restocked here at the shop! The perfect mantra for any situation!

Edison bulbs: the original bright idea! Hang them from a cord or use them in a collection of small lamps- either way, they're sure to make an impact on your space!

Our little desert friends are thriving over here! We've got lots of cactus at the shop, fresh for the picking!

Good morning Monday! We're ready for you!

So much love for our sweet card wall! We've got all kinds of new styles to surprise the loved ones in your life!

Definitely a summer favorite of all the ladies at Porch Light. Golden honeycomb dripping with citrus notes, luscious black currant, and wild herbs. Sounds delicious doesn't it?

We have so many beautiful new jewels coming in lately that you're gonna need more fingers!

A few things to help make your home office feel more official.

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by Porch Light | Jul 17, 2017 | inspiration | 0 comments

Our candles + your home = a match made in heaven. Stop by and pick out your new favorite scent! We're here from 11-6 today!

Found these beautiful silk thread spools at a little flea market in Belgium and sent them to my friend @lisasolomon who makes even more beautiful art!
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Your favorite plant cabinet is all spruced up and well stocked for the weekend. Stop by and pick up a new green friend or two.⠀
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Nothing makes us more excited than beautiful jewelry and our plant babies. Both make great gifts for a friend or for yourself. ⠀
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It's pretty obvious that we are big fans of the color blue around here. Who's with us?⠀
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These @odeme polishes are 5-free, cruelty free and come in 9 amazing pops of color! Pick one up and treat yourself to a mani today.⠀
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One of our favorites from one of our favorites @acanthusjewelry . Oxidized sterling silver and moonstone.

I love perfectly mismatched vintage dishes! Found these in a little shop tucked away in my favorite city of Ghent in Belgium. The cups came home with me and every time I drink my tea I happily think of the day my wanderings brought me there.

Well hello pretty!

Our favorite candles by Portland's very own @trulykindred now come in a sweet little travel sized tin. We've got all six scents in stock.

Our brass airplant hangers are back in stock in all three sizes; large, medium and itty bitty.

We'll be closed for Independence Day tomorrow. Hope you all have super fun day wherever you are!!

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by Porch Light | Jul 3, 2017 | inspiration | 0 comments

We've got lots of sweet vases and planters for your garden bounty.

Get out there and soak up some of that sunshine this weekend! That's where this cutie will be.

It's promised to be another lively day out there. Stop in and see what's new. We're here til 6.

We've got all of your list-making, note-taking and schedule-planning needs covered.

What's growing in your ?

Need to improve your at-home happy hour game? We can help!

We're pretty happy that heat wave is over and so are our little plant friends. : @underclouds

Our pretty little plant corner is all stocked up and ready for a visit from its favorite plant people!⠀
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by Porch Light | Jun 19, 2017 | inspiration | 0 comments

Send a sweet postcard posy to your favorite flower lover.

Hope you spent your weekend exploring and enjoying a city you love, near or far!

These tiny ceramic dishes are perfect for incense cones, Palo Santo wood or for holding your favorite tiny pieces of jewelry.

Two of our favorite local flavors! We've got lots of @tprojectshop & @beelocal honey in stock for you here this week! Paired together they make the sweetest thank you gift.

Sweet greens, pops of color & lots of sunshine! What's on your windowsill?

Love when the sunshine creeps through our little jungle! ⠀
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Good morning! We've got a fresh batch of airplants soaking up the sun today!

There's never such a thing as too much stationery! We've got tons of goodies for all of your planning, stickering & writing needs!⠀
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by Porch Light | Jun 5, 2017 | inspiration | 0 comments

Blooms & blue: one of our favorite combos.

Dreaming of European vacations and pops of bright, sunny colors on this gloomy weekend day!

Pretty peony petals I couldn't bear to throw away without sharing with you first.

What more can we say?

We're all stocked up on our little succulents and planters today in case your desk needs a sweet new friend.

Our plant friends are loving all of this sunshine! ⠀
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Porch Light Portland is looking for a part-time sales associate to come and join our team. The ideal candidate for this position understands our aesthetic and represents our style to our customers. Because our shop is a busy place, it is important to learn and act quickly, confidently and positively and manage many different aspects of the store. ⠀
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- Strong customer service skills. You should truly enjoy working with people (customers and co-worker), presenting a positive attitude to welcome all customers, vendors and neighbors into the shop.⠀
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- Self-motivation. If you see a messy cupboard or disorganized area you take the initiative to clean and organize without being asked. You see a display that need reworking and rework it.⠀
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- Ability to and interest in regularly merchandizing the shop to reflect its overall look and feel.⠀
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- Shop and counter skills including re-stocking products and packaging, checking in merchandise, packaging web orders, keeping the shop clean and displays full and fresh, working the sales floor and the front counter.⠀
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- Experience and comfort using, adapting to and learning multiple software programs and social media tools. Some of the applications we use are Word, Excel, Photoshop, WordPress, VEND and Mailchimp. ⠀
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- Comfort with social media tools. We currently use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. ⠀
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- Previous experience working in a retail environment.⠀
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- Must have weekend and holiday availability.⠀
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If you are interested please submit a resume and a note outlining why your skills are a good match for this position and why you are interested in working at Porch Light. Please also include your availability. If we think you are a good match we will contact you to set up an interview. We look forward to hearing from you at info@porchlightshop.com.⠀

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by Porch Light | May 22, 2017 | inspiration | 0 comments

We often get asked about great local products here in the shop, and some of our favorites to suggest are @trulykindred candles! 6 dreamy scents, made locally by a female owned business. It doesn't get much better than that.

Happy Friday!! It's the weekend and it's shaping up to be a nice one. Get out there and soak it up!

These @odeme polishes are 5-free, cruelty free and come in 9 amazing pops of color! Pick one up and treat yourself to a mani today.

Porch Light is looking for a friendly, organized person with recent retail experience to join our team. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. If you're interested please email your resume and a note introducing yourself to info@porchlightshop.com. For more details visit us on Facebook @porchlightpdx

Hi everyone. Keiran, the owner of Porch Light, is my human. Thought you might want to know a little about me. I don't like to talk about my age, but I what I will tell you is that I only have one tooth, I wheeze, I don't see or hear well and I've been with Keiran for 15 years. One day, I mustered the courage to walk up onto her porch in Oakland, CA. I was hungry, scrawny and really scared, but she took me in, fed me, gave me some shots and a name (Spooky) and we've been together ever since. We've been through a lot together. I wasn't the greatest roommate at first; I peed in her shoes and pooped on her bed, but guys, I'd had it kinda rough before that and I was still learning how to live inside. She moved me to Portland 12 years ago and, at first, I was none too happy about it. 13 hours in a cage, not cool! But I have to admit, it's pretty nice here, so it was a good move. We lost some humans and some other cats whom we loved very much, but she makes an awfully nice garden and we eat well, so life is pretty darned good.

Indigo all over! Bowls, dishes, salt cellars and pod vases- we're ?with these blues!

Send someone a sweet bouquet in the mail! These floral postcards are perfect for sending sweet notes or for displaying around your house. We've got dozens of styles in stock for you here at the shop!

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Happy Mother's day to all the mama figures out there! We hope your day is as golden as you are! Come visit us pre or post brunch- we're here from 11-5!

Happy weekend, Portland! It's gonna be a good one!⠀
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Hey everyone! I just finished my second week of volunteering for @mealsonwheelsamerica where, in addition to getting to wear this super cool hairnet I also get to help people out, hear great stories and put food in people's bellies. They could really use a lot more volunteers and you can commit to as little as a few hours a week. They need drivers, kitchen helpers and packers. DM me if you want more details.

Sweet and simple vases: one for gifting, and one for you, of course.

These little fellas are not happy that the sun went away. Frankly, neither are we ????.

A shout out to all the amazing Stepmoms out there! Make her Mother's Day special too with one of these sweet @helloluckycards.

Pretty pattern party!

For the ones who are sweeter than honey! @tatineofficial candles make gifting so easy! Throw in a box of matches and you're good to go.

So many beautiful blossoms around town lately. We're loving this bout of warmth and sunshine!

Everyone needs a good apron and these smocks and pinafores by @portlandaproncompany totally fit the bill! Paint, create, hammer and bake- all while staying clean and stylish. We've got these beauties in all sizes and colors- just in time for Mother's Day!

Another great shot of our plant locker! We love photos from our customers! Be sure to tag us in all your store snaps for a chance to be featured. ⠀
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by Porch Light | May 8, 2017 | inspiration | 0 comments

We've got all your Mother's Day card needs sorted! We're open 11-6 all week until the big day!

These little guys are loving the fresh Spring weather just as much as we are here at the shop!

Potted and planted. We've got shelves full of fresh plants and planters ready for you this weekend! Drop in and say hello!⠀
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If your mom is anything like my mom she deserves a lot of gratitude for all her hard work and unconditional love. Though it comes with great rewards, raising children is not for the selfish or faint of heart. Stop by and let us help you say "Thank you and I love you, Mom!".

Hugs, smiles & warm fuzzies. Our mantra here at the shop! ⠀
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This one is super cute and super soft and someone needs to snap it up quick or I'm taking it home. $233 for 3x5.

Who needs a new rug?? This whole bin of 3x5 and 4x6 rugs is on sale 30% off. Come grab one while they last.

Just one more pretty pink.

While it'll be a challenge to pry ourselves from the beautiful spring bounty outside today, we'll be here for you from 11-6.

So many pretty pinks in the world right now!!

We've got loads of these little spiky friends ready for you to take home. Come (carefully!) pick out a couple today! ⠀
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Well hello cutie! I could definitely make a home here!

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by Porch Light | Apr 24, 2017 | inspiration | 0 comments

We've still got a few rainy days ahead of us before those May flowers sweep in! Let the people who bring sunshine to even the gloomiest days know how much you love them with a sweet note today.

Birthdays, engagements, graduations, or just because- we've got the perfect cards for any occasion! ⠀
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Hooray!! It's the weekend! These @traceytannerstudio pouches can help you fancy it up. We're open 11-6 today! Swing by and say hello!

It's finally starting to warm up, Portland! Bring that familiar Spring scent indoors with these amazing incense cones by @speciesbythethousands. We have 4 styles to choose from, today and everyday.

Who else is hoping for a good dose of sunshine tomorrow? Come on spring!!

New crop of plants arrived in the shop today!

Here's one way to brighten your gloomy morning!

It may finally be time to swap out your heavy winter scarf for a lovely new lightweight spring scarf. We've got you covered!

shopping in . So good!!

Hello beautiful!!

Happy Monday! Tote around one of these beautiful metallic leather bags and add a little extra sparkle to your week!

Hunting for treasure in Belgium.

Everything's all lined up for a great weekend!

Today's wanderings took me down this sweet path.

These New Moon candles by @speciesbythethousands each contain a beautiful, powerful crystal that is said to open the door to change! Perfect when burned alongside a little Palo Santo.

Chilly Spring nights call for snuggling up and staying cozy!

Searching for ceramics in Paris.

Aloe there! Every mantel vignette needs a great plant- or two! We've got a fresh batch of plants at the shop for you today. Stop by and pick out a few to liven up your space!⠀
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Bright and breezy. We've got gorgeous linen aprons from @portlandaproncompany for all your making, cooking and gardening projects!

Full moon over Ghent. So happy to be back finally!

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