wonderful photographer and blogger abby powell-thompson of abby try again is taking you on a fab shopping trip in portland. Hello there! As you may know I recently relocated from Portland, Oregon to Austin, Texas. But right before the big move I was lucky enough to visit the new(ish) Portland shop, Small Victories. Small Victories is located in Portland’s NorthWest... 
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Portland-based Popina Swimwear is inspired by the past and the great women who wore them. Born from a vacation to the Mexican Riviera, one of Popina’s first swim suit styles was created because designer Pamela Levenson could not find a fashionable swimsuit that fit and flattered. Pamela has always had a passion for styling of the past (40’s and 50’s in particular)... 
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I just love the aesthetic of Ace Hotels. Clean, streamlined and sleek, not overly fussy, just simply elegant. I mean what’s worse than a hotel trying to look all posh and doing a really mediocre job of it? Either you are a posh hotel, or who are we kidding, you’re a motel. It’s like airline food – why try and be all fancy-pants and serve some kind of... 
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hello…it is so, so lovely to be back. I am loving the greens today….Portland is dripping in green right now…very nice… **** **** **** **** **** **** have a splendid day! until next week then…or perhaps on my bliss. in the mean time…xo mrs. french Tweet#call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;} 
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Good morning! I hope you are all having a lovely Thursday. Mrs. French here, from bliss…it is cold and damp in Portland….which is why I am drawn to these particular photos.. **** **** **** **** **** **** each of these take me to a warmer place in one way or another…I hope they do the same for you. I would love to see all of you next week….xo... 
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