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Aesthetics of Joy

January 3, 2011

Ingrid has had some great posts recently about joy, order, illegal rainbows, urban abundance, happiness.

[Image courtesy of Things Organized Neatly]

This Monday I’m co-hosting a fundraiser for @hobbstheartist, a remarkable 12-year-old #pdx #artist and #ballet dancer. He received a scholarship to study at the SF ballet and needs to cover living expenses. Grateful to co-hosts @scarletchamberl

Hello again. It’s almost impossible to believe I’m saying this but, a week out, Oregon is living through ‘16, just at a state level. The unimaginable is upon us:
the false promise of “he’s a moderate” and “he

Hello fellow Portlanders & Oregonians: every one of you is needed the next 10 days to get out the vote. If you are plugged in: awesome! Thank you. If you need a community and want to get involved: ping me. If you are a business owner willing to d

My latest #calligraphy #tattoo story on the blog. It’s a real honor to be connected to people in this way.

This last weekend I’ve been blessed to be in Florence, Italy in @bettysoldi ‘s orbit with 18 incredible women on retreat. Last night @editionposhette presented us with matching handmade cashmere capes—hands (mani) encircling our nec

What is even happening. I will never forget this birthday. A dinner party to celebrate @bizforpdx’s first anniversary at @thenightwoodsociety (Lord the meal from @princesspantalones; missing @smallsuppers & amazed as ever by @flower_girl_ro

In a rainbow wig and your father’s hockey skates from when he was a kid eating cup o’ noodle at the local ice rink disco party. This is how you end a year. 🎉 Here we go ‘18. &hearts;️ @springcreeker (PS: #johnwaters)

The family that shoots together stays together. I “competed” in my first ski/shoot “try a biathalon.” Niece Ayla, 12, was my coach. Then BB gun shooting from the living room in between bites of crepes at breakfast. Never a dul

I consistently feel like a human of this world after leaving the compassionate, skilled, gifted hands of @kimnamanny at @windowwallsalon. I am so in love with Kim, her community, and this woman owned business that I’m posting a bathroom selfie