The Portland Connection

I just have to interrupt my postings on Cape Cod for a few posts.
Just returned from an amazing trip. Thank you Chris & Lisa for this introduction.
Portland Oregon is quite the experience!
Wikipedia states "Portland is a city located near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in Oregon. With a population of 568,380 it is Oregon's most populous city, and the third most populous city in the Pacific Northwest.The city and region are noted for strong land-use planning and investment in public transit. "
It is attracting and capturing the hearts of our youth and families. A visit there gives a glimpse of the why. Portland is one beautiful city with an exciting blend of historic and modern architecture (I will have to do another post devoted to the architecture, it is wonderful). Vistas of Mt. Hood and the Willamette River, stately Douglas Fir trees, flowers and trees budding and ready to bloom in FEBRUARY. Combined with great art, farmers markets, waterfront festivals and a diverse population, and you have one very exciting city.
Some of the highlights...I experienced some of the best small local dining establishments, I have ever had. The neighborhoods are more like small towns where you can walk (and most do, a wonderful site to see neighbors outside and greeting each other) to a cup of coffee, a grocery or one of the many quaint stores. Yet you are only a 10 minute drive to the city proper.
Did you think I would just mention the shops in passing ? (Ha!) That will be a post in itself as the shopping was just as exciting as the city.

Misplaced Cape Cod Shop

Missing
A very small cozy shop. Unique with finds and decorating ideas. It was located on Route 6A in East Brewster. Hmmn...Now where could it have gone?
Could be adrift among the dunes, but, no, it hasn't vanished.
Are you missing Solstice home & garden? So am I.
While I put it back on course it can be found virtually at http://www.solsticehome.com
and in my new etsy room at www.solsticehome.etsy.com
Also watch for new postings on fabulous finds and the wonderful shops where I find them. I plan on enjoying others shops while I can!

Anatomy of a move

So we wanted to move. Well we really didn't want to move, but in order to be closer to the bridge and family off Cape Cod we had to move.
When the thoughts starting turning to reality I searched for other moving blogs. Always a good way to learn of others experiences good and bad. Hmmn..not an easy find. Did I wonder why, no, as usual just plunged right in. Being right now in the midst of selling and buying a new home, finding a new spot for my shop, Solstice home & garden and dealing with everyday life. I now know, when you are doing this, you have no time to blog! You do do a lot of ranting and raving, but that will have to be saved for another blog post. While I'm trying to pull this all together you can find some great deals on my web site http://www.solsticehome.com