Dream Car For Sale

I've dreaded this moment, as I really wish we could keep this lovely auto forever.  But the time has come to part with our darling 2005 Volkswagen Golf TDI GLS.  

This is the ideal car because it is fast, safe and very attractive.  The GLS model has four doors and is fully loaded - Air Conditioning, Moon Roof, CD/Cassette, Alloy Wheels, Heated Seats, Tilt Wheel, Power Windows, Power Locks, Alarm, 5 Speed and much more.  

We are the second owners.  Four new, matching tires purchased in April.  Very low miles!  Just 53K.  This beautiful car is truly in excellent condition.  Please email if you're interested.  Just click the "Email Me" button on the right!

Thank you for your interest!

Our New Apartment

These pictures were taken in April, but with all the hoopla of waiting two months for our work permits to be approved, finishing up school, giving notice to stop managing our current building and so on, this is the first chance I've had to post them.  So exciting!  

Front entrance to the building.  Not a total beauty, but not hideously ugly either.

Back of the building.  

Our street.

Foyer.

Bedroom.

Bathroom I.

Bathroom II.  Eco-flushing toilet and radiator to warm towels.  Alright!

Kitchen from living room.

Living room.

Kitchen up-close.  Very modern and clean!

Ceramic top stove might take some getting used to, but the dishwasher won't!

Living room balcony view to the left.

Living room balcony view to the right.

View from kitchen balcony.

And the other direction.

The departing tenant has left the couch for us and from some expats getting ready to leave Switzerland we got a bedroom set.  Other than that, it's going to be lots of furniture and setting up house.  It's going to be so much fun!

Letting Go {Moving Forward}

I become very attached to the space I live in.  Sadly for me, the time has come to let go of this incredible apartment.  It's not easy.  

When we left our last apartment to come to this one, it was literally a gut wrenching experience for me.  It made me sick to dismantle that home and move out of that space.  This time around won't be quite so dramatic, partly because I've had ample time to prepare mentally and partly because I am very excited about our new life in Switzerland.  But still.  

When we left the Olympic in Northwest, I made it bearable by cleaning the apartment from top to bottom and taking photos so I could remember it just like that.  The funny thing is, I didn't really miss it at all once I was gone.  These are the photos I took.  I do remember it just like that.

So, I plan to do the same thing here.  Tonight I'll get the place all cleaned up, take photos and remember it just like that.  Hopefully, though it seems ridiculously impossible, I won't miss it at all!

Sweet Sweet Sweet

I have never tasted strawberries as wonderful as these.  I bought half a flat at one of those fruit stands out in The Gorge and the car ride home smelled heavenly.  As my mom said, these taste the way strawberries are supposed to taste.  Today, I'm going to try my hand at freezer jam.  The past few days, I've enjoyed many a bowl of these strawberries with fresh whipped cream.  Perfection doesn't last for long.

French Stripes

I am a fool for love.  And I love french stripes this summer.  Look at these fabulous picks from France and beyond.  

For chic children who want to look bold against the waves from Melijoe

Shapely with neat decorative buttons from Petit Bateau

Add a little neon for fun and sequins for glamour at J.Crew

And the original from Saint James, official clothier to the French Navy!

Orchid Love

Since when does a drink come with a fashion accessory?  Last night I went with my amazing friend Beth to Silk in The Pearl.  I had a really fabulous cocktail with Lychee purée and vodka and some raspberries and other wonderful things.  It was tasty, but best of all it came with a gorgeous orchid perched atop the loveliness.  I believe that orchids are poisonous, but I didn't eat it.  Oh no.  I placed the delicate bloom on the table and then Beth suggested told me I should put it in my hair.  Of course!  Why didn't I think of that?  Thank you, Beth!  I just happened to have some fancy pearl hairpins in my purse that I carry with me for exactly this type of situation.  30 seconds later, tropical glamour was mine and I was loving my dark hair more than ever.  Happily, we head on down the street to Vino Paradiso to do an Oregon wine flight, so I got take my blossom out on the town for a bit.  Best of all, I lovingly placed it in a small dish of water overnight and wore it again today.  I have a new place in my heart for the beautiful, delicate, decidedly strong orchid bloom.  

Moving Sale

As we prepare to move to Switzerland, it pains us to sell many of our beloved belongings, but we've had to adopt the attitude: if we can't shove it in a suitcase, it's not going with us. 

In addition to household items, also up for sale will be our 2005 Volkswagen Golf TDI.  We average 45-55 miles per gallon, depending on where we're driving.  It is manual transmission, white, four doors, moon roof, CD player, heated seats and much more.  51,790 miles.  Be on the lookout for a post about that soon or email me if you're interested.  

We have some things for sale.  Please email me to let me know if you're interested in any of it.  

AVAILABLE NOW

Kitchen Cart from IKEA.  Excellent condition.  Pots and pans, toaster etc not included.  $100

Awesome dish drying rack.  You wouldn't believe how much this thing can hold.  $15
No longer available!

Two Therm-a-Rest camping pads.  Lightweight.
$10 each or two for $15
No longer available!

Basic tent.  *Free*  
No longer available!

Coleman sleeping bag with stuff sack.  Very warm.  $10
No longer available!

Women's The North Face sleeping bag.  Used three times.  Perfect condition.  Includes stuff sack.  $50 No longer available!

Canon EOS 5 SLR Camera with lens, grip, filters, manuals, bag and other stuff.  

*Not digital*  This camera uses film.  $250

Volkswagen Cabrio Boot Cover.  

For 1995-02 models.  Gives a very neat appearance when the top is down and protects the top.  $125

No longer available!

Overhead projector.  Mint condition.  $40

Lots of art supplies.  Some new, some used once or twice.  Acrylic paints, canvas frames (2) charcoals, pastels, markers, colored pencils, brushes, palettes, etc.  More not pictured.  $40 for the lot.

No longer available!

Isaac Mizrahi for Target Butterfly Bedding.  Queen size duvet cover and two shams.  Used only a couple of times.  $20

No longer available!

Authentic Shaker dining chairs.  Set of six for $375

  

Martha Stewart Collection arm chair.  Sensible clean lines.  Good condition.  $30

No longer available!

AVAILABLE MID-JULY

Bed and nightstand.  $325.  Scroll down for detailed pics.

Sealy Posture Premier Regale Blue.  Includes queen sized mattress, box spring and hollywood frame.  Bought new three years ago, has been covered with an allergy barrier since.  Excellent condition.  $300

Quaint Simply Shabby Chic nightstand from Target.  Good condition.  $25

Striped rug from west elm.  1 year old.  Very good condition.  $75

White Lack coffee table from IKEA *free*

Tillary Sofa from west elm.  Includes Sofa with 2 back supports, Ottoman and Corner Cushion.

Versatile and modern.  See more here.  One year old, excellent condition.  Paid $1400 new.  Attractive Saddle color has been discontinued.  $850

Please feel free to make an offer on any item.

More pictures available upon request. 

We will be adding more furniture and household items over the next couple of weeks. 

If there is something you're interested in, please feel free to send me an email with questions or to see more pictures!  Thanks.  Yodel-ay-hee-hooo!