Happy Birthday Life + Limb

It was just a year ago that graphic designer Molly Quan launched Life + Limb (1716 E Burnside), her stylish plant/design-for-home shop hybrid on Portland’s Eastside. Tonight, November 14 she celebrates Life + Limb’s one year anniversary with a party from 6-9 PM with wine, snacks, and a 20% off sale of everything in store but the art on the walls.

“I’ve always been drawn to plants that were more unusual, and that turned into a gravitation toward succulents,” says Quan. “I love aloes, all kinds (I don’t carry aloe vera because it’s so common) and agaves, all kinds. I handpick them all, but there are very few from local growers.” Which means you’ll find more raries in and among the killer pots and planters, objets, and books.

We were particularly enamored of the studio pottery and reproduction bullet planters which make us feel nostalgic. See you there.

POSTED: November 14th, 2008 | AUTHOR: lisa | FILED UNDER: design | TAGS: design | No Comments »

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New: Rebecca Pearcy Textiles

New from Rebecca Pearcy and Queen Bee, purveyor of the OG and ubiquitous vinyl messenger bags in Portland and every other Portland-like burg across this great land, Rebecca Pearcy Textiles! They’re printed on sustainable hemp/rgoanic cotton blend fabric and the pillow insert is made with eco-friendly corn-based fibers.

POSTED: November 7th, 2008 | AUTHOR: lisa | FILED UNDER: design | TAGS: design | No Comments »

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Pete and Repeat Were Sitting On A Fence

Olio United’s (1028 SE Water) upcoming show, “Repeat, ” is “A Collection of Functional Patterns: Telling stories through pattern and product with limited edition gifts under $50.” The poster above is by Pattern People (yeah!). Also see work by Julia Rothman, Amy Ruppel, and The Opulent Project. Olio United is a beautiful store based in Portland, OR, and you can also shop online. The opening for the show is this Friday, November 7from 6-9 PM.

POSTED: November 3rd, 2008 | AUTHOR: lisa | FILED UNDER: art | TAGS: show | No Comments »

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