This massive mural is right here in town and yet I've never taken pictures at it until now. It's a collective of smaller murals by various artists, in remembrance of military veterans. If you're ever travelling around Portland on the I-5, take exit 1B in Vancouver and head toward The Red Lion Hotel. It's just north of that on the train overpass. And then grab a bite to eat at Woodys Tacos. Go on now.
My favorite murals are the ones like propaganda posters. There's also ones depicting female workers. Our main claim to fame here were shipyards during the war, and whenever I wear a Rosie look, someone stops and tells me how I look just like their mother/aunt/grandma, who worked at them during WWII. I was going to post them today, but I think those murals deserve a different outfit!
On my way back home I walked by the airfield and chatted with a nice elderly man who told me all about flying in the 40s, and we talked about good ol' American roadtrips. Apparently he's been to every state, I hope to say the same one day!
Those murals are so neat! Wish we had something like that here! (Instead we just seem to have the usual sort of monuments/memorials...) Love your outfit too--the saddle shoes are a wonderful touch!
Is that the skirt that had a broken zipper and needed a hem? If so, I'm so glad you fixed it! That sat (unworn) in my collection from 2000 until last summer, when Julie B took it off my hands.
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Red, white and blue is one of my favorite color combos. And this outfit is stunning! That sweater is just too amazing!
Absolute perfection.
Great photos and I really love your saddle shoes.
You are so so pretty! Love the outfit, and love the unique background shots.
Sooo adorable! I just love the sweater.
xo,
Em
I am CRAZY for sailor stuff. I am loving that top. I am also loving the blue socks, I always go white. Nice
This is a really cute sailor style top, so cheeky! <3
You're a natural pin up girl. Wonderful pieces, hat, and hair :)
LOVE THEM!!!
you look perfect and the photos are beyond gorgeous
I love those murals, just fabulous! What a great setting for photos too.
That's a lovely sweater, it is a sweater right?
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I love your outfit, especially the shoes and the sweater =)
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Amazing photos, really! And I love your outfit! :)
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Oh Wowzer! Love that jumper/middy. Lovely outfit. Them shoes are beautiful too X
GORGEOUS sweater...and what a perfect backdrop!
What a beautiful setting so perfect for the outfit. You look wonderful in it.
How cool!!! If you find any Airborne art, please post!!!! My Grampa was Airborne WWII. :)
And I love the sweater! Did you make or did you buy?
Oh! I'm officially in love with that sweater!
xx Charlotte
Tuppence Ha'penny
That opening photo is just fantastic x
I love that jumper! The murals are amazing!
Those murals are so neat! Wish we had something like that here! (Instead we just seem to have the usual sort of monuments/memorials...) Love your outfit too--the saddle shoes are a wonderful touch!
....hey sailor, new in town? J/K Lovely pics as always!
Peace
Gill
so beautiful :r
Is that the skirt that had a broken zipper and needed a hem? If so, I'm so glad you fixed it! That sat (unworn) in my collection from 2000 until last summer, when Julie B took it off my hands.
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