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Website : https://www.arielmarvin.com/

Ariel has been making art for the better part of her life. She got her start in jewelry with bead making and very basic designs simply to make jewelry that she liked to wear. People started to take notice and eventually began commissioning her to do custom pieces. Curious by nature, she is constantly searching for new ways to express herself through different art forms and through different mediums. It wasn't until she forged a relationship with a well known and respected native jeweler Dina Huntinghorse, who inspired and opened the door for her to get into silversmithing, that she found an outlet that was not only effective at this, but therapeutic as well. " I really enjoy making something seemingly eternal whose meaning is fleeting but who s form is rather permanent. It s meaning can and often does change throughout the years, but it s form never does. I just love these two juxtaposing qualities. We can only guess what that pendent found in a tomb that been sealed for for four thousand years symbolizes but what we cannot argue is that it is in fact a pendant”. It s a kind of mediation for Ariel, and each piece is a somewhat cathartic experience for her, from it's inception to it s execution until she put s the final polish on it and it is done. Each one is special to her and she hopes one of them can be special to you. You can contact her at any time by entering your info below… cheers!

Business Email : arielmarvinjewels@gmail.com

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Harry Ritchie’s Jewelers has been offering fine jewelry in the Oregon area for over 5 decades. They are known for carrying several different types of fancy, designer and branded jewelry in all their jewelry stores in Bend, Albany, OR, and Spokane, WA. You can select from their large collection of Diamond Rings, Wedding Bands, Engagement Rings, Bracelets, Bridal Wedding Sets, Certified Loose Diamonds, Necklaces and Pendants. Harry Ritchie's offers you quality jewelry and exceptional customer service.

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Can you suggest other nice places to visit in Oregon? I've been to Mt hood, Bend, Florence. Whenever my family and I visit my grandma in Clackamas on a long weekend we always go to the usual places we go to - malls, outlets... lol

Not to state the obvious, but if you haven’t spent time in Portland, spend lots of time in Portland! If you want Portland suggestions, let me know some of your interests and I’d love to tell you some of my favorite spots!

You’ve already been to some great places! Isn’t Bend gorgeous??

Anyways, here are some of my favorite places in Oregon:

Cannon Beach and, if you have time, Astoria (they are close enough to easily be combined into one trip). Iconic coastline, friendly brewhouses, cute antique shops, beautiful forests, charming galleries, handmade jewelry, a great book store, and LOTS of amazing food.

Crater Lake. I know it’s really out of the way, but it’s beautiful and otherworldly and worth it. If possible, spend a few nights because a day trip just doesn’t do it justice. You can camp or stay at the Crater Lake Lodge or the Prospect Historic Hotel, both of which have incredible histories. Anyways, go hiking, enjoy winter activities, take a guided tour, etc.

Whether you are a wine drinker (I definitely am lol) or not, Willamette Valley wineries are a must. There are literally hundreds of wineries, but my favorites are Elk Cove Vineyards, Rex Hill, Argyle, and Domaine Serene.

Multnomah Falls. Hike the trail and then get a meal or a drink at the Multnomah Falls Lodge! It’s definitely an easy day trip.

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How do I choose what to wear on any given day? Well, I start with the weather. Rain means no suede, cold means no open shoes. Variable weather means a sweater or jacket I can easily take off and on throughout the day.  For instance, I’d be more likely to choose a cardigan over a crew neck sweater on a sunny/rainy/cloudy day. (If you live in Portland, Oregon, you know what I mean.)

Next, I consider the day’s plans. If I’m thinking about a walk to the grocery store, I’ll want to wear walkable shoes. If I’m going to spend most of the day sitting, I can indulge in high heels. On a day when I’ll be cleaning up or organizing things, I’ll choose pants, but days with little to no physical work are great for wearing a pretty skirt.

Those are the basics. After that, it’s just a matter of what I’m in the mood for. Also, I have to say, I do tend to look around for something I haven’t worn in a while. With a total of 16 tops between my two capsules, I only wear each one every two weeks or so.

Some people use a system to rotate through their clothes. A popular method is to turn the hanger backwards when you hang up what you just wore. That’s also a good way to figure out if there’s something in your wardrobe that you think you should wear, but actually don’t. I don’t really bother with this system. I have a TERRIBLE memory, but for some reason, I never have a hard time with my wardrobe. A quick glance through my closet will usually elicit a, “hmm. I haven’t worn that lately.”

Today, I’m featuring the same sweater and pants in all three pictures. In each case, I added different shoes, accessories, and toppers to create three different looks, appropriate for different days.

  Forever 21 Sweaters (similar) : LOVE 21  Striped Ribbed Knit  Striped Chenille              Cargo Pants: Express mid rise belted cargo (very similar) Dex Skinny Cargo (also similar)

The sweater was purchased at Forever 21 in Vancouver B.C., on vacation with my daughter Maddy. Yep, that’s right. We went all the way to Vancouver B.C. and ended up shopping at Forever 21! What can I say. They got the goods.

The cargo pants are from H&M and they are my big score from this year’s fall shopping. I absolutely LOVE these pants. I got the “Wow! Those pants look great on you!” comment from a fellow shopper in the dressing room – always a good sign. They wash well, and they’re super comfortable! I needed to let go of my last pair of cargo pants this summer because they were faded, and they got too big for me (that is NOT a complaint!). I was afraid I wouldn’t find a better pair, but I did!  It just goes to show, we shouldn’t be afraid to let go of things…

In this first outfit, I went casual. It reflects what I would wear if I were staying home, maybe doing a little work around the house, and probably planning on taking a walk or two.

I’m not wearing any jewelry. I wouldn’t if I was going to clean the kitchen, do some yard work,  or basically anything that might have me getting my hands dirty, or bending over (necklaces are not great for tasks that involve bending).

Those are legit, vintage Vans, by the way. Pretty darn happy about them! I bought them for $8 at a thrift store in Newport about 10 years ago.

You may also notice I’m using them to do a little more low key pattern mixing. I’ve made no secret of the fact that pattern mixing doesn’t feel natural to me. But I’m breaking out of my old ruts and trying something new.

My Instagram/Tumblr/Facebook feeds have some other pattern mixing experiments. Baby steps, people. Baby steps. The choices below are not as fly as mine, but whatcha gonna do?

Vans: Old Skool Platform Sneaker  Classic Slip-on

In this case, I’ve dressed the outfit up with a black blazer, mixed stone necklace, and burgundy suede booties. I bought this blazer from Forever 21 a year ago on Black Friday.  The booties are from DSW. I’ve owned them for three years and they still look brand new! There’s a zipper up the back, which is a really cute detail. The necklace was my mother-in-law’s, and just like my mom’s necklace, seen here, it’s one of my favorites because I loved my mother-in-law a lot!

This is what I would throw on in the middle of the day if the outfit above needed to transition to lunch with a friend. This is also what I might wear for various errands. A bootie with a nice blocky heel really elevates an outfit, but is still comfortable enough for running around town.

Blazer: Forever 21 Cuff Sleeve Blazer (exact)        Booties: Charlotte Russe (with cute buckle detail) Crown Vintage (lower heel, deep color)  Necklace: DKNY- jewel tones DKNY-smokey tones Robert Lee Morris – gorgeous (all similar)

So, you know right off the bat, this is one of my favorite outfits. Of course, you can tell because I’m wearing my leopard print shoes! If you didn’t read about my love of leopard print already, you can do so here. You can also check out some great leopard print shoes in a previous post, featuring current options at DSW and Nordstrom Rack, here.

This gorgeous leather jacket was a hand-me-down from my darling friend, April. I think the white contrast stitching really takes this up a notch.

Hand-me-down tip: Go to the consignment shop with your friend. You never know what you might end up with if the store takes a pass. Leila for the win!

The leopard print shoes are just lovely, don’t you think? I finally broke down and bought the Franco Sarto’s I was craving. I justified the purchase on the basis of their lower, more comfortable heel.

They didn’t make it in the mail yet. It’s fun to have something to look forward to. You can see them here. You should look at them even if you don’t want to buy them. They’re perfect.

This is also an outfit I could run errands in. (I like to look spiffy!) It would also look great going out to dinner. None of the jacket choices here are very similar (how could they be – it’s so unique). But they’re stylish!

Jacket: Via Spiga  Kut from Kloth  Cole Haan     Shoes: Franco Sarto Head Over Heels (very similar!) Diane Von Furstenberg (how can you go wrong?)

How do YOU choose? Do you choose? You can leave a comment at the bottom of the page. Signing in is optional. I want you to feel totally comfortable! I used to agonize over these things, but capsule wardrobing has made getting dressed in the morning easy, breezy, and fun!

Remember, no matter what; do your thing! Everybody gets to be whoever they are. Your clothes are just one way to express your fabulousness. So get out there, don’t apologize, and take no prisoners. All’s fair in love and fashion!

  Me, rocking Iris Apfel glasses.              Iris Apfel, my fashion hero.

Check out this great interview,  IRIS APFEL: “YOU CAN’T LEARN STYLE” at online interview magazine The Talks (photo credit), interview by Emma Robertson.

A note to readers: There are affiliate links in this post. If you click on these links or make purchases, I will be paid a small commission. I only promote or recommend what I sincerely adore. Thank you for reading!

How do I choose what to wear? How do I choose what to wear on any given day? Well, I start with the weather.

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Texas Vacation October 2016

and Day1 Route 75 Omaha to Topeka South of Nebraska City there's not a lot other than Auburn.  Some interesting terrain and a lonely windmill with the vanes breaking down & sagging picturesquely.  Kansas was flatter.  What gas stations there were would sneak up on you because they didn't have tall signs. Finally found a decent town at Holton. South of there it was 4 lane divided highway with a speed limit of 70 mph but with at grade intersections.

Kansas turnpike from Topeka to the border cost $10.  Service areas do have some picnic tables.  Wichita is completely bypassed.  There is this strange overlook apparently over some old cow pens.

OK City traffic still stinks.  

Stopped at Ardmore 12 Ave exit (31?).  Plenty to eat there.  We ate at Santa Fe Cattle Co which had a good chicken fried steak.

Day 2 Went by Jack and Lila’s graves at Oak Grove Cemetary in Whitesboro.  Then went on to TWU.  The store was closed but the hall where our reception was and the chapel were open.  Ate at Whataburger in Denton.  Then went to Ridgmar Mall.  Couldn't remember it looking like that but maybe it did.  It didn't have the ice cream bar stand where they dipped bare bars in chocolate and peanuts.  Sent Leisa into a Dallas Cowboys store.  Drove through the neighborhood where my apartment was which is much built up.  The apartments seemed fancier & there was a gate on the parking lot.  Didn't get far enough away east on 30 to see more than the steepl in the church.  Drove down Lackland road to Camp Bowie and went up and down that.  Saw Galligaskins which was further from the road than I remembered.  Went around the Benbrook traffic circle and down SW Ave to Hulen Mall.  Couldn't find Leisa's apartments.  Perhaps you can never go back if you don't stay in touch.  Met Leisa’s childhood friend Alice & her husband Don for dinner.  This was at the Cotton Patch Cafe which was good.

Day 3 Went to the Waco Mammoth Site.  Two guys my age or so had wandered off and found a mammoth’s femur washing out.  Baylor came in and excavated a nursery herd of Columbian Mammoth probably caught in a flood or mudslide.  This apparently happened multiple times at this site as newer excavations in enclosed building are finding.  The mammoths ran with dumb camels that had good eyesight and warned them of threats and in turn the mammoths led the camels to food.  Climate at the time was temperate but drier.

Rangers led some tours and had a school group.  The ranger told the kids about snakes and chiggers to keep them on trail.  I asked if Texas kids had to be told about chiggers and she said they were city kids and the idea of snakes kept them on the path.  

Our group was me, Leisa, and a guy who'd married a women from Waco but moved away.  He couldn't get his wife to visit the mammoth site.  Our tour was led by a young lady who studied classical Greece in school but had a boyfriend from Texas.  She said there were coral snakes in the live oak.

There were lots of butterflies including Gulf Fritillary, giant sulfur, & a little white one I didn't identify.

We ate sandwiches in the parking lot of Dr Pepper museum.  The museum was as expected but we got in free because it was 10/24 (like 10 2 and 4) and I could remember a little of one of their jingles.  Originally they called Dr Pepper a Waco.  Part of the reason for it being there was the artesian wells.  One was in the building but they covered it with concrete for several decades before excavating it again.  The museum also covered 7-Up.  The guy who created that was from Missouri and worked with Vess in St Louis.  Apparently they used to put Lithium in 7-Up.

There are far, far too many people living in the I-35 corridor.  Stopped at Buc-ee's to see what that was about.  It was a travel store like a Wal-Mart with 50 gas pumps in front and everything you could want to eat or wear inside.  There was also an outdoors section and jewelry.  We found some opal earrings for Mom’s birthday.

Day 4

So the iconic facade of the Alamo and the whole second story was added by the US Army after the civil war.  That front of the Church faced into the walled area they were defending.  There were about 6 acres more or less enclosed by the wall which is now Alamo Plaza.  The cenotaph is more or less in the center of that.  Most of what's walled in now wasn't part if the compound.  At the time the church didn't have a roof.  So the only original is the lower wall of the church and the long barracks.  Said barracks was original but had been in private hands.  A second story was added during that time which was removed after it was brought under preservation.

Leisa insisted on buying city site seer bus tickets.  We rode it past the Pearl brewery area and the driver was informative and entertaining but it didn't go to the missions and we never got back on.  We bailed at the far end of the River walk, are lunch.  Then we took the boat ride.  I think the bend of the River is natural but they built a flood channel that cuts it off.  They have big doors to close off the loop.  Also at least one channel was added so that Riverview Mall is on the river.  Noted a Ghirardelli's as we went by the mall.  Noted a wedding island, a St Anthony statue, a facade of a many story building, a theater with Day of the Dead figures, and lots of water features.  Our driver bumped two of the other boats.  Next went to Ghirardelli & had my Midnight Reverie.  They gave it to me in plastic instead of glass which was disappointing.

Next went to Buckhorn Saloon.  Buffalo Bill asked if we'd been to his ranch in North Platte.  Tons of stuffed animals, a fun house, and a Texas Rangers museum but I didn't think that much of it.  Then Battle for Texas was museum 'experience'  telling story of the Alamo.  Lots of artifacts including Santa Ana's uniform they took st San Jacinto.  Had a guy dressed as a Mexican private who would surprise people.

Day 5 Had to go back to the Alamo to buy a charm.  Then drove to the missions visitor center.  Picked up the 5 tokens they're supposed to have plus found a State of Oregon one mixed in.  Took the tour with way skinny female ranger.  Indians here had little commerce except maybe with the coast.  Began to decline when Spanish pushed Lipan Apache with horses east out of New Mexico and smallpox up from Mexico.  The missions offered them some food and protection but still they dwindled.  Mission San Jose was restored by WPA semi accurately.  Like all of them, 6 or so acres were enclosed with rooms in the walls and bastions in the corners.  Every few apartments had an oven outside.  Apparently they did have both wheat and corn and got to eat the former because they had nowhere to sell it.  A motivation for the missions was to make the Indians good Spanish subjects then have them build a home/farm outside.  The church had a big window called Rosa's window where the priests would teach the unbaptized.  The story of that window was that the stonemason asked his intended to come from Spain but the ship sank.  He stopped work for a long time then the priests heard the chisel again and they ended up with a super fancy window.  No proof but some people in the area believe they're descended from that guy.  When you have a legend but question it, go with the legend.  The other missions weren't rebuilt so everything but the church was ruins.  The difference was how fancy the church was.  A lot had facades built above the building with bells to make them grander.  Moorish influence was interesting in the shape of some doors and arches and the frescoes that used to cover them.  The best preserved church is the northenmost one.  

Left San Antonio towards Fredericksburg.  After you leave the city you climb up into the hills.  I like that country.  Got to the Nimitz/Pacrfic war museum with an hour to spare.  Fortunately tickets carry over to the next day.  First section is about Nimitz, his family, and Fredericksburg and is in the hotel his grandfather had and he worked in as a kid.  It was restored to look as it did then.  He took an appointment to the naval academy because there weren't any left for West Point.  He was a midshipman on a ship where the Japanese were celebrating  the Russo-Japanese war and invited people from his ship.  None of the seniors went so the Midshipmen did and he met Admiral Togo.  After the war he had a guard set on Togo’s flagship Mikasa.  Ran through the Bush gallery & then we got locked in for a while.  Went to Cultures to eat and I had Wiener schnitzel with a paprika sauce.  Not sure if Wiener schnitzel is suppose to be veal but the menu said it was pork and it was good.

Day 6 Went back to Bush gallery.  Much on the origin of the war.  They had a banner on which Togo supposedly after retirement painted his Nelsonesque message to his men before Tsushima.  They also had a uniform that was supposed to be Yamamoto's.  Displays featured a Jap midget sub, a B-25, a beat up Wildcat, a Stuart tank with a hole in it and a 3inch gun like what made the hole.  There's George Gay's googles & knife, a Fat Man casing and a crashed Val behind the screen they play the end movie on.  Outside there are 75mm, 25 pounder, & 105mm field guns.  A torpedo launcher, a twin bofors, and a 5inch gun.  Then a mast from a destroyer plus the sail from a sub.  The lawn in front of the sub’s sail is made like waves and there's  bow shape in front.  Next the Pacific Combat Zone which has a giant map, an Avenger, and PT-309 which fought in the Mediterranean that they're still working on.  More additions coming there.

No time to go by enchanted rock which was closed for a deer hunt anyway so went to Marble Falls.  Had pie at Bluebonnet Cafe where the lemon meringue pie was a tall as it is wide.  Went to a scenic overlook and a crazy pottery place.  Got to wonder about a place where they have sign offering mosquito spray.  Then back to stinking I-35.  Got thru Dallas just 39 min before they closed the road for construction.

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