Links to love.

A bike love story.

Handcrafted pottery.

Vintage finds.

Just a few things that I am hoping to share with you over the next handful of weeks. Until then, here are some images and links to love.

 

A gentle reminder.  [via]

 

 

Maybe I'll have some of these whipped up by Christmas. [via] 

 

Whole wheat, oatmeal and chocolate? Fantastic! [via]

I'm a sucker for upcycle furniture. [via]

 

 [via: me]

 

Mottainai.

Just breathe.

My morning has been filled with yoga and roses.

Breathe in.

Breathe out.

Breathe in fragrance.

Breathe out fear, disruption, anxiety, burden.

Breathe in peace, love, joy, hope.

Breathe out.

Keep your head above water
But don't forget to breathe

Breathe....

Don't forget to breathe
Don't forget to breathe
You know you are here
But you find you want to leave
So don't forget to... breathe

Just breathe

-Alexi Murdoch

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Mottainai.

Links to love.

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It may be time to say goodbye to tuna. A long, but good read from the New York Times on the past, present and future of this fish.

Beef isn't on my love list or even my like list. However, I know there are people in my life who love their beef. So, if you're going to eat it, why not be responsible about it? Check out The Grass Fed Cattle Co. I do enjoy their site. [via]

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Toms Shoes. Bringing comfort to those around the world. The owner is a young dude who has created a unique business model - you buy a pair of shoes for yourself (maybe these) and he'll give away a pair to a kid in need. [via]

I had a garlic scape in my csa box this week. Fingers crossed for more this week, so I can make one of these...

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Mottainai.

Intertwined.

The color and illustration caught my eye.

It happens to be a piece that is part of the overall identity system for The Intertwine, the network of parks, trails and natural areas in the metro-area of Portland.

Here's to intertwining...cheers!

[photo credit: bureau of betterment [via: fffound!]]

Mottainai.

Look smart. Be smart.

These shoes by SMARTFISH are fantastic! 100% vegan, handmade and sustainable.

[photo credit: SMARTFISH [via: paper n stitch]]

Mottainai.

Stamp it.

Step 1: Start a business

Step 2: Have your contact info made into a stamp

Step 3: Stamp anything and everything you can find

Step 4: Voila! Trash becomes a business card

[photo credit: ads of the world [via: laissezfaire]]

Mottainai.

Before and after.

This view caught my eye as I dined with my family at Common Roots Cafe on Sunday morn.

Common Roots Cafe is a pretty fantastic place. Why?

Because:

+they love their local and organic farmers.

+they compost and recycle whatever they can.

+they built their restaurant using salvaged and earth-friendly materials.

+they turned two asphalt parking areas into a garden and grew 1500 pounds of produce last summer.

+they have good food.

Mottainai.

Cool just is.

I take absolutely no credit for finding this. It popped into my reader today and I happened to scroll past it.

[via: mackin ink {check this lady out. she rocks!}]

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She eats bears.

I happened upon a new blog today. [via: A Cup of Jo]

I truly enjoy the name and the graphic.

Don't worry, she doesn't actually eat bears.

But, she does make all of her meals from scratch.

Aggressive.

Inspirational.

Aged cheddar & apple melt [want one]

Pancakes [can't go wrong]

Tofu, veggies, brown rice [love. love. love!]

Mottainai.

Vintage love.

   

Stop on by Rachie's Place on Etsy. Browse. Look. Buy.

[photo credit: rachie's place [via: paper n stitch]]

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Peace.

Coffee. Good.

Organic. Good. 

Fair trade. Good.

Riding bikes. Good.

Peace Coffee. All of the above and more.

Check out their website.

Read an article done by The Heavy Table.

Follow them on Twitter.

Buy Peace Coffee. It is delicious.

Mottainai.

Monday evening reminder.

Eat your veggies. Eat your Omega-3s.

Mottainai.