http://www.nicolleshopsportland.com From Nicolle Camarata Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:06:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On the way to brunch Mr. Perfect and I were counting the incredible number of garage sales we passed.  Lawn chairs, dressers and even velvet paintings of Elvis were available, in record numbers, for a steal.  Last year we had a couple sales ourselves and made countless trips to donate...well...crap, which had ... http://www.nicolleshopsportland.com/?p=881 “Well, I don’t know because I can’t read but my Mom can make you one because she is a famous designer,” is what the amazingly articulate red headed child said to me when I complimented her skirt and asked what the fabric said in the lobby of the Monaco Hotel.  The ... http://www.nicolleshopsportland.com/?p=1108 Do you find excuses to be outside during this beautiful weather?  I water plants, sweep paths and be am a reoccurring guest in my daughter’s clubhouse for tea, just to soak up the sun.  When I bought my house three years ago the back yard was a bit of an eye sore.  ... http://www.nicolleshopsportland.com/?p=1063 The 4th of July is on Sunday and the weather couldn’t be better.  It is time to fire up the grill and invite your friends over.  If you are planning a party and want some creative ways to stretch your budget consider having a potluck where everyone brings a dish, or decorate with food.  We got crafty for ... http://www.nicolleshopsportland.com/?p=1055 A couple years ago I did a story about on-line shopping and ordered gifts from every store imaginable.  The goal was to see what company really made it easy, affordable and fun to buy presents from the comfort of your computer chair and what products really lived up to their ... http://www.nicolleshopsportland.com/?p=1107 When my four-bedroom house only housed two people my clothing got to take up two extra closets in addition to my walk-in.  But now that Mr. Perfect and his two children (and new puppy) have all moved in my clothes are homeless and room must be made.  I have spent ... http://www.nicolleshopsportland.com/?p=1105 The Portland Waterfront Fashion Show will be a fun day of food and fashion at the lovely Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro on Sunday morning June 13th, 2010.  The space overlooks the boats and bridges on the Willamette River in beautiful downtown Portland.  Guests are in for a treat because my long ... http://www.nicolleshopsportland.com/?p=1106 You spend way more at the grocery store then you think you do.  The average household thinks they spend up to 40% less on food a month then they actually spend.  Keep track of your budget by asking yourself these simple questions before you leave for the store: Who are you?  Identify what ... http://www.nicolleshopsportland.com/?p=464 Kami Gray, TV and film wardrobe stylist and author of The Demin Diet: Sixteen Simple Habits to Get You Into Your Dream Pair of Jeans is celebrating Mother’s Day at Mable & Zora Boutique.  You are invited to stop by Saturday May 8th and meet the celebrity stylist, chat about ... http://www.nicolleshopsportland.com/?p=1101 Over the past year in a half they have opened up for Tim McGraw, Josh Turner, Jake Owen, Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean and Kenny Chesney (who also crowned them the "Next Big Star" when they won his talent show).  So it was no surprise when Oregon's most popular country singer ... http://www.nicolleshopsportland.com/?p=1102