SHIM + SONS

ANOTHER PACKAGING 101 WORKSHOP

We're offering another PACKAGING 101 workshop in Portland on Saturday, July 9, 2011! Hope you can make it! More information here. 

Register here.

PACKAGING 101

{Packaging 101 Logo by Tokketok}     {Photograph by Sally J Shim}

Thank you so much for the amazing response to SUMMER SCHOOL PORTLAND and to our Packaging 101 workshop. I posted an update about our workshop here. We actually filled up our class on the first day but we've decided to add five more spots! Don't miss out, sign up right here!

UPDATE // Class is sold out [again]. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list or mailing list [for our next class] please email hello [at] shimandsons [dot] com. Thank you!

SUMMER SCHOOL PORTLAND

{logo by Oh Joy! + flyer by DESIGN LOVE FEST}

I'm so excited to tell you about SUMMER SCHOOL PORTLAND! Six creatives are hosting a day of workshops at The Ace Hotel in Portland on Saturday, June 18, 2011. I will be teaching a Packaging 101 class from 2-5pm with my dear friend Joke of Tokketok. You can read the class description here. If you want to learn how to create pretty little packages or party favors then this is definitely the class for you. We'll have a fun three hours of sharing packaging techniques and ideas and we'll spend time fiddling around with some beautiful materials and supplies. All participants will bring home a goody bag [some of the goodies I brought back from my last trip to Korea]. Hurry and sign up now because there are only 10 spots in the class. Joke and I will also be selling some one-of-a-kind packaging and stationery kits the day of the class. 

[Update: There are only a few spots left in the Packaging 101 class!]

You also have an opportunity to take some other amazing classes: Blogging and Social Media by OH JOY!; Fresh Flowers with FROLIC!; Photography by Lisa Warninger and Photoshop for Bloggers with DESIGN LOVE FEST. More details about the workshops here.

Hope to see you there!

little winter market 2010

I had a wonderful weekend and although I spent a lot of time away from my family it was so nice to see old friends and finally meet friends I've conversed with online for years [or months...which can sometimes feel like years.]

If you follow me on twitter you saw sneak peeks of little winter market. Let me just say that more than a handmade market or show it really was an inspiring experience. Chelsea and Abby worked incredibly hard for months and it really showed in all the details. Not only were all the vendors incredibly talented individuals, they were master stylists. I'm talking about tables that made me ooh and ahh!

I was originally planning to be a vendor but had to bow out due to a scheduling conflict. But somehow plans changed again and I was able to be a greeter on Saturday. You can see me in action here. [I find it funny that no one recognizes me without my boys.] I'm not sure I did the best job as a greeter because I was quite distracted by all the lovely people I wanted to chat with and goodies I wanted to buy. I even suckered Amy into manning my post for a bit while I made a quick loop around the market. [Thanks, A, I owe you!] The turn out was amazing, I'm talking non stop flow of people.  

I cannot get over all the little details that made the market a memorable one for me. From the gingham curtains to the holiday greens to the window decals, everything was just right.

I regret not being able to photograph of all the vendors work, but you can see loads of photographs at the little winter market flickr pool. I have to say I wanted to steal My House Party's front window set up. Although if I brought it home I'm sure there would be Lego men and dinosaurs and random things stuffed in all those homes. I cannot wait until they begin offering the house lamps. 

I was so happy to finally meet Shanna in person. She is such an incredibly warm and kind person. I found myself just smiling at her all the time. And her work is amazing! I regret the self control I displayed at her table although I did leave with one of her Hello Friend cups, a collaboration with Pigeon Toe Ceramics.

I was bummed Nikole of Herriott Grace wasn't able to make it out to Portland but her table of handmade goods was beautiful. Samantha did a great job filling in for her [and kept me entertained with her wicked sense of humor]. 

One day I am going to hire Alyson of Mossiere to style something in my home. She has a wonderful aethestic and a lovely collection of goods.

I loved how Joke of Tokketok displayed her letterpressed cards in little paper bags. The ceramic tags were so elegant and reflected her simple yet sophisticated style. I think I'm going to nickname her the Belgian Beauty.

And last but definitely not least I was so happy to be reunited with Elly of Garment House. She is such a talented clothing designer, looks like a model and is one of the most down to earth people I know. I had so much fun hanging out with Elly + her sister Jenah [who is a talented photographer + baker extraordinaire]. 

There was so much talent and amazing goods in one room it was a bit overwhelming. I usually get shopping paralysis in those type of situations but I managed to bring home some sweet hair pins from Myra of Twigs & Honey, a boulder necklace from Monika of Favor Jewelry, letterpressed cards from Joke of Tokketok and a wool wrapped branch from Kenzie of Secret Pocket [I somehow managed to convince her to sell me the branch even though it really wasn't for sale]. 

A big thanks to Chelsea and Abby for making little winter market such an amazing experience. I'm already looking forward to next year! More of my little winter market photographs here.

little winter market

[image from little winter market]

I'm looking forward to an amazing weekend at little winter market. I know Chelsea and Abby have been working hard to prepare for this handmade market and the vendor list is top notch. I'll be floating around Saturday morning as a greeter, so make sure you say "hello" if you stop by the market. 

linen + wood

// crosscut boards from canoe //

// classiky waxed paper sacks // linen tape // fog linen wooden scoop // from alder & co. //

// handmade linen drawstring bags //

// handmade linen + wood letter tags // still tinkering with the design //

// front + back //

// metallic silver thread //

// stitched on to the linen drawstring bag //

summer10 // blueberry picking

a summertime favorite

portland :: tastebud

I recently mentioned my new found love of Tastebud's Montreal-style bagels. After eating all the bagels we picked up at the farmers market in one day I thought I was going to have to wait another week before getting my next fix. But then I discovered Tastebud's All You Can Eat Pizza on Sundays. I don't know about you but I generally steer clear of buffets and all-you-can-eat restaurants since the focus tends to be on quantity over quality. I had a hunch that Tastebud's "pizza buffet" might be different.

The restaurant has a lovely outdoor area and since we were the first patrons to arrive [I wasn't sure if there was going to be the long lines that we're accustomed to over at Apizza Scholls], we snagged a table on the patio. 

A few minutes after we were seated they brought out two different salads, a caesar with bagel croutons and a spring green salad tossed with lemon + olive oil.

Five minutes later several piping hot pizzas were served. I was impressed at the steady rotation of pizzas coming out of the kitchen. The fiddlehead pizza was really good.

But I have to say my favorite was the sausage since it had a little bit of heat to it.

I hope the next time we go back we will be able to check out their homemade desserts!

portland :: two tarts bakery

I love tiny things. I love bakeries. It is no wonder I love Two Tarts Bakery in NW Portland. I'm not sure I can pick a favorite sweet treat because everything is so good. I love the lil' mama [their version of the Oreo] and lemon bars, J loves the fleur-de-sel chocolate chip cookies and j loves the lemon thumbprints. Oh, and did I mention they serve ice cream [the boys give the salted caramel two thumbs up] and ice cream sandwiches?     Y-U-M-M-Y!!