His motor's slow paced | Vernon, Florida

Life has been pretty hectic around these parts with the ongoing job hunt, internship, and the barely profitable retail job. Oh the joys of post-college meanderings. I must say, working around documentaries for my intern position with NW Documentary has exposed me to all sorts of hilarious characters both on and off film. Today involved a brave journey into the downtown Portland FedEx Office. Someone outta make a film about the customers that frequent that place, I was thoroughly entertained throughout the visit.

I thought I would share a clip from my all-time favorite - Errol Morris' Vernon, Florida. Made in 1982, his film has been christened the documentary that spawned all mockumentaries. These people are (or were) real. Even better, he filmed them by default because his initial subjects - people who severe their own limbs for insurance fraud - threatened to kill him. I love this old man kicking his turtle (which is apparently not a turtle).

Tree Swingin' Summer

Swinging from the homemade tree swing made by my dad is one of my favorite summer childhood memories. He always pushed us higher than felt safe and the swing brought all the neighborhood kids together to play. Summer has arrived and I am itching for some wind on my face and some soaring above branches.

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Covet this | Three Potato Four

Three Potato Four has been a longtime inspiration to me in terms of both vintage style and online store design. This husband and wife duo have been running the business out of their apartment, but in recent news have announced a move to Philadelphia to open a brick-and-mortar 3P4 shop. You can still buy online here, and check out their blog too! Super inspiring.

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The Field House | Seattle, WA

FINALLY!* Seattle's oh so stylish men's boutique, Blackbird, has given their female fans something to drool over. I just caught word today that they opened a girl-friendly boutique called The Field House in the Ballard district of Seattle and am wishing I was still living in Tacoma to be all the more near. With its rustic sweaters and muted reds, the store's camping-esque style is everything I covet (Pendleton, yes please!). I may find a reason sooner than I thought to visit those old college pals up in Washington....

The Field House

5465 Leary Avenue NW

Seattle, WA 98107

open daily 10 to 7

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edit* It appears as though this place has been open since last October and even Lucky Magazine is behind on its reporting. Anyway, despite the fumble at the gate of discovering this great news, I am still cheering and ready to get there asap.

Learn | Radio Lab

I have been searching high and low for a functional and charming vintage fm radio for my room to feed my recent addiction to NPR's RadioLab. Each hour long episode blends human interest anecdotes with scientific explanations revolving around a broad topic such as choice or deception. The hosts are entertaining and you are bound to learn something while you clean or craft (the biggest bonus of radio - hands and eyes free!) Although the episode can be streamed online, there is something alluring tuning in from your radio.

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Folky Sounds | Anais Mitchell

This past weekend I took off from the bustling city for a two full days on the Oregon coast. The weekend was full of intense sun, friends both old and new, crabbing, and a rope swing injury. A good friend is leaving the country for an entire year as a Watson Fellow so the party was a conglomeration of all his friends from his life. Although it is always heart-warming to spend time with old college friends, I love the types of get togethers that guarantee meeting new people.

I caught a ride from Portland with a girl that was also headed to the coast, whom I had not met until the drive. She was playing the most perfect music for the forest-laden drive. One artist in particular caught my ear and once the mixtape moved on to some old Dolly Parton, I had to inquire. Turns out the lovely voice belonged to Anais Mitchell. Signed to Righteous Babe Records, hailing from Vermont, and author of Hadestown - an epic folk opera about the Orpheus myth. As soon as I got back to civilization I immediately opened up grooveshark and listened and listened and listened.

Check out her official website, and this live video of her performing "O My Star" at Portland's The Woods.

Crafted Design | Wood & Wool Stool

I am in love with these craft items from Wood & Wool Stool out of the Netherlands. So cute, and made from recycled materials!

I have been in such a knitting mood lately, maybe learning how to actually knit is what I can do with all this post-college freetime.