I spent the past weekend on Hayden Island in the Columbia River, at The Oxford Inn and Suites. Once upon a time, Hayden Island was like Coney Island, an amusement park and beach for family fun. Now, it’s home to hotels, gas stations, a Target, a Safeway and a lonely restored carousel.
I had never been to Portland before; I fell in love with the food and decor at Mother’s Bistro, drank creamy caramel hot chocolate at Moonstruck on Nob Hill and went to see a movie in the former Kennedy Elementary School. [There was shopping, too, of course- but I surprisingly confined myself mainly to Christmas present purchases! I do have a few new goodies to share soon, though.] The fall colours were positively beautiful, and we even briefly saw the sun.
I have been wanting to make a trip down to Portland with David for a few years now – fingers crossed that it will finally be happening this December! Thanks for sharing your lovely photos and I can't wait to see the goodies that you got – the tax free shopping must have been divine!
You always manage to find the best little spots! I've been wanting to go down to Portland for a really long time, Matt went down with his friends two years ago and had such an amazing time, we keep meaning to go down together. These images are all beautiful, hope you're having a good week so far my lovely 🙂
Aw, your description of what you did in Portland sounds absolutely delightful, & what a fabulous looking city. I've never been but would absolutely love to visit. I'm smitten with the idea of neon signs, and that carousel is so lovely & full of nostalgia. Enjoy your day gorgeous, Cee!! xo V
what a wonderful tour! i haven't been to Portland in a heck of a long time but good to see it's def holding up as a hot ticket – plus it's cool how we're living within reasonable distance for a road trip that-a-way. best believe i will be following your plan of action to a T!!! the way you spent your time sounds amazing, i WANT to go to that elementary school picture show thing, very rad! you sure captured all the charm in these photos, they're awesome! xoox ♥
Portland reminds me a little of a seaside town in England I know…. a mixture of colour and sea and signs…. I'm in the process of planning for travel for next year, I'll be sure to keep you posted if Portland is on the list.
Thanks so much for all of your kind comments, my lovely friends! xox, Cee
Cee Fardoe is a thirty-something Canadian blogger who splits her time between Winnipeg and Paris. She is a voracious reader, avid tea-drinker, insatiable wanderer and fashion lover who prefers to dress in black, white and gray.
Ohhh how I love the sculptures and carousel. They're all so pretty! 😀
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I love Portland and all of its quirky things. The city is like a little weird trance.
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That carousel looks beautiful! Seems like you're having a pretty good time!! 🙂
Such a cool collection of photos Cee, love that neon sign
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Poland looks beautiful! I hope I will visit someday <3
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such beautiful pictures! i've always wanted to go to portland! my cousin went one time and couldn't get over how pretty the city was!
Great pictures!
You would have a great time 🙂
those overhead lights are gorgeous.
I've always wanted to visit Portland. Beautiful!
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I want to go to Portland so bad! Last time I was in Oregon we didn't make it out there… it's not so far either so I really should make an effort.
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it looks so amazing there!!
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It almost looks abandoned but with all these cool details, love it. Glad you had fun. Can't wait to see more…
and p.s. love those little chic leather gloves!
what a lovely city! I've never been to portland before, but I would love to go! there is so much of this world i need to see.
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I have been wanting to make a trip down to Portland with David for a few years now – fingers crossed that it will finally be happening this December! Thanks for sharing your lovely photos and I can't wait to see the goodies that you got – the tax free shopping must have been divine!
xox
Jen
You always manage to find the best little spots! I've been wanting to go down to Portland for a really long time, Matt went down with his friends two years ago and had such an amazing time, we keep meaning to go down together. These images are all beautiful, hope you're having a good week so far my lovely 🙂
Alex xoxo
cute blog, great photos!
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Gorgeous photos Cee! Looks like a stunning place. Have fun and take care.
Beautiful photos Cee, I like how you captured the quirky, the historical, the mundane and the unexpected in this series.
I love your pictures. Sounds like a perfect trip. Also love those statues.
Love your photos! The bear is so cute, awww 🙂
Aw, your description of what you did in Portland sounds absolutely delightful, & what a fabulous looking city. I've never been but would absolutely love to visit. I'm smitten with the idea of neon signs, and that carousel is so lovely & full of nostalgia. Enjoy your day gorgeous, Cee!! xo V
Looks really wonderful! I love the photos with that bear 😀
Love the pictures.
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what a wonderful tour! i haven't been to Portland in a heck of a long time but good to see it's def holding up as a hot ticket – plus it's cool how we're living within reasonable distance for a road trip that-a-way. best believe i will be following your plan of action to a T!!! the way you spent your time sounds amazing, i WANT to go to that elementary school picture show thing, very rad! you sure captured all the charm in these photos, they're awesome! xoox ♥
Great photos.
Portland reminds me a little of a seaside town in England I know…. a mixture of colour and sea and signs…. I'm in the process of planning for travel for next year, I'll be sure to keep you posted if Portland is on the list.
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Glad you had fun in Portland! I love it here. 🙂
I always forget that you are in the Pacific coast as well! (Thought you were in Europe for some reason and seeing Portland was a surprise!)
Great photos, I love oregon as well but I need to explore Portland more.
Thanks so much for all of your kind comments, my lovely friends!
xox,
Cee