In front of a cool mural in the St. John’s area
At the Peninsula Park Rose Garden. I totally burst out singing the “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” song while walking along the fountain edge. 
Having fun at the Peninsula Park Rose Garden. This was Sam’s favorite pic of the day!
When? Sept. 16, 2012
What for? This post isn’t so much about the clothes, but rather the mood, I guess. Facing a week of prepping and library-work-related stuff (even though I don’t *officially* start until this Friday), I suggested to Sam a “last summer’s day” full of activities we wanted to do and just hadn’t gotten around to yet. As my mom likes to say, “It’s an adventure!” So off we went to play pool (something we are TERRIBLE at, but it’s so much fun!), window-shop and coffeeshop around the St. John’s area in North Portland, and stroll through the Peninsula Park Rose Garden (the oldest public rose garden in Portland!). We also took in an early-afternoon showing of the Wes Anderson film Moonrise Kingdom — which had a house in it called “Summer’s End” — so perfect!
And although we didn’t take the camera along to record our adventures, Sam still managed to snap a few fun pics with his iPod.
Details?
- “Jane Austen” dress: Boutique in Boerne, TX, a couple of years ago (also seen here)
- Black sandals: New from Payless, extended birthday gift from my mom (also seen here)
- Black-and-white sash (worn as headband): Came with tunic seen here
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Cute pictures! You’re the best at finding fun places to pose.
I’m really bad at pool, too, even though my hubby and I spent many a date playing pool when we first started seeing each other. The joke is that I can only make shots when “Hotel California” by the Eagles is playing.
Thanks Erin! It’s funny, I usually feel like such a slacker when it comes to locations (see this post a/ my “usual suspect” locations at http://librarianforlifestyle.wordpress.com/2012/07/22/location-location/). And so funny about pool and “Hotel California” — I learned to play pool as an undergrad during a mini-semester in Mexico, where I played every single day (and got pretty good). And that place in Mexico played “Hotel California” all. the. time!
That mural is so pretty! Such fun shots of you near the water too! What a great dress. . it looks super comfy and chic!
xo Jenny
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Hi Jenny! Yes, this dress is super comfy, and has details like the cap sleeves and double empire waist that make it a bit “special” for a maxidress (not that you can really tell all that much in these blurry photos!).
Oh, what a fun post! That mural is very cool. I’ve only been to the St. John’s area once (this summer, in fact, for the Jazz concert in the park) but I’d like to explore more.
Thanks, Gracey! I do love the vibe in St. John’s… and so many cool murals!