Abandoned doctors house

Photographer Daniel Marbaix captured these images (and more) of an abandoned house that once belonged to a doctor and his family in Germany. I could stare at these images for ages, can you imagine exploring this mansion in person? I love finding forgotten places, this one is a real gem. 
 All photos from here Copyright Daniel Marbaix. 
 (also, that handbag...gimme.)  

The Hazel Room

This weekend I had the pleasure of meeting Lauren again and a couple of her friends. We had a great time and meal at The Hazel Room, and shopped a bit afterward. Here's hoping to seeing them soon again!  

Alderbrook

Last week I went with family to Alderbrook, an odd little place out in the woods that serves as an event venue on weekends and a park on weekdays. It had a pool, mini-golf, pond with paddle boats, pirate ship, maze, and pink lemonade in the drinking fountains. It was surprisingly delicious! 
If you have little ones and live in the Portland area it's a fun place for playtime in these last weeks of summer. 

{d e t a i l s} books

{summer}

American Album

I thrifted a book recently titled "American Album". Published in 1970, it's full of photographs from the mid 1800s to the turn of the century. The first two photos I found the most interesting, the gentleman is W.L. Taylor, thought to be the town barber of Copperstown New York. The women below is believed to be his wife. I'm just itching to know the colors of their clothing, those patterns are perfection.  

Black and bakelite

Recently I sent off some bakelite bangles to be polished by Brighter Bakelite, and as soon as I got them  back I had to plan an outfit around them. Are't they gorgeous? 
It's still pretty warm in Portland, and I'm trying my best to appreciate summer even though I'd much rather it be cold and rainy. A little splash of color now and then does the trick nicely. 
 Dress-Forever 21 
 Bakelite bangles polished by-Brighter Bakelite 
 Socks-Free People 
 Shoes-Ferragamo
Hat-ModCloth 
Purse-Coach