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Just a very short post to introduce two new members of the Olli & Lime team. Meet mini donkeys Morris and Morris, “the memo’s best friend[s]“, recruited in Portland… Designed by Yaacov Kaufman for MB, and bought from our favourite stationers, Paper Source, who’ve an impressive (growing) list of locations, some of which we’ve visited. These beautiful, yet functional, charcoal-coloured memo [...] Whenever visiting a new city, we imagine living there. What would we do? Where would we eat? Where would we shop? And most importantly, where would we live? Downtown Seattle condos are pricey but you can get a bargain just a few blocks out. The South Lake Union neighbourhood, just north of downtown, is a prime example. At [...] We’re definitely not ones for following the tourist path but, as time is short, we decided to take in some of Seattle’s more obvious attractions. Here’s a quick action replay… I tackled the Space Needle solo due to Karen’s vertigo issues. Not cheap but one of the better viewing decks. Lots of gadgets and info, plus [...] As we hop from city to city, we can’t help comparing. Thought I’d go through some things immediately apparent about Seattle. First though, here’s where we’re staying. Right, it’s a big city. The population is almost identical to Portland and Vancouver; it just has more of a big city feel. Bigger buildings, more traffic, more of [...] Whether we return to the city or not, and I’m almost 100% certain we will, one area will leave a lasting impression on us, Portland’s capital of cool; The Pearl District. Like most cities, Portland has experienced an economic slump. But ‘The Pearl’ is thriving. Bustling cafes, bars and restaurants, flanked by well-planned park spaces. This district, [...] Public parks are plentiful in Portland. One of our favourites so far is Jamison Square, an oasis for young families, perfectly placed in the heart of The Pearl District. Central to the park is a wading pool, which fills via water jets, then recedes in a timed cycle. This provides endless amusement for tiny tots and [...] Of all the US cities we’ve visited, Portland has the best public transport by far; Max Light Rail, Portland Streetcar, commuter rail and bus, all under the TriMet banner. So what makes it so great? First, it’s free within the centre. In fact, nobody seems to pay a fare outside the free zone, perhaps why the [...] A diversion from our ‘travel diary’, courtesy of Olli & Lime customer Elizabeth, of Burlington Township, NJ, who’s just finished kitting-out a nursery for daughter, Kate. Elizabeth sent in these great pics of her beautiful baby girl and an Olli & Lime nursery featuring our George design bedding, alphabet wall mural and George/Billie wall art. Elizabeth kindly says [...] Portland isn’t the biggest US city. It doesn’t have the tallest buildings, the best shops, the coolest clubs or the greatest restaurants. But I really love it. And here’s why… It’s green. I’m not talking about the commitment to sustainable design, or public transport, or urban planning (though all very commendable) No, it’s green. Literally. It’s clean. [...] Before I get into the whole Portland thing, I must mention our journey down; an eight hour (plus) train ride from Vancouver to Portland. Good job the seats were comfy. We thought it’d be a good way to see the countryside and how the landscape changed from beautiful British Columbia, through Washington State, and into northern [...] |
    
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