Pistils Nursery on Mississippi Avenue

 Discovered this wonderful little plant shop on Mississippi Ave. on the east side of the Willamette River.  Today was the first time we explored this up and coming area of Portland.  The rain had stopped and blue sky greeted us as we drove over the bridge. 

The little planters and arrangements are perfect for homes, offices and gifts.  Clever use of materials made me want to buy one of each!  Too bad I can't take plants back to Hawaii.  (Ag laws)


Glass planters/terrariums



Tiny shop but packed with so much to see 

side/back of Pistils

Love the air plants too!  Seems these are pricey no matter where I see them.

October in Portland 2012

slide show of my photos.

Autumn Leaves, at last!

Growing up in Hawaii, I've always wanted to see and experience Fall.  Well, this October, I got to do just that.  Russ and I were in Portland, Oregon at the beginning of autumn, just when the leaves were yellow and turning to orange and red.  The weather was still a little warm, in the 60's and even 70 degrees one day.  Of course the evenings were a lot cooler, but not cold yet.  Oh yes, and it did rain, not much, just enough to remind me winter is coming.

Farther north, in Bellingham, WA, the leaves were orange and red and started to accumulate on the ground.  It was so exciting to me to experience a changing season.  The air was much colder and the wind picked up the weekend I was there.  It is fun for me to be able to wear a hat and coat and fleece pajamas, and sleep between fleece sheets.  Yes, it was that cold!

Hawaii had been so humid and hot, with El Nino or La Nina or whatever, this year.  This cool-getting-colder weather is so nice; enjoyed walking along Bellingham Bay, though the rain and wind blew us back into the coffee shop.  Not biting cold yet so even being on the bridge over the water was fun for me.