Craving The Coast

About this time of the year when the storms will be rolling in soon I start to crave the coast. Growing up just down the road in Salem I was never far from Oregon’s beautiful coastline and when I spend too much time away from the coast it gets bad…

One of the great things about Corvallis is the proximity to the coast. Newport is just and hour away. I stay in Lincoln City which is still under two hours.

I think I will get to the coast next month sometime and then I will get to visit my favorite spots like Mo’s, Rogue and Mossy Creek Pottery. I am also going to try to get to the Hatfield Marine Center because I have been wanting to do that for years!

I cant wait to hear the waves and feel the wind...

Time to Cozy Up!

Earlier this week the weather was feeling a bit chilly and I noticed the leaves were turning. I had tried to avoid the recognition that fall was coming of a few weeks now. But this was the turning point – I needed to embrace it or become totally delusional. Fall is beautiful in Corvallis and it looks as though it will again this year so I opted to embrace the season.

So I curled up on my sofa with a cup of tea and began to sew. One of the great things about Corvallis is that there are so many crafty stores to choose from. Quiltwork Patches on 3^rd street has some really unique fabric and Creative Craft and Frame also has a fabric section. Thrifting fabric is also good especially at the OSU Folk Thrift Store downtown! Above is the quilt block pattern for what I am making!

It took a few hours to cut out all of my pieces but I was very happy when they were laid out all ready to sew!

I just finished the block last night and I will show you a photo soon. It was a great lazy afternoon curled up with my cat and my cup of jo! I’m sure it will be even better when it snows!

Upcoming Fun Stuff I am Looking Forward To...

Yachats Village Mushroom Festival! Oct 17th - 19th in Yachats, Oregon!

Viva Hispania with the Corvallis - OSU Symphony Orchestra!

Fresh Hop Beer "Tastivals" Oct 25th in Eugene at Ninkasi Brewing.

Eugene Mushroom Festival Oct 26th!

Lincoln City Chowder Cookoff Nov 8th!

Brewery Night!

Last Thursday was brewery night at Suds & Suds a great bar off of Kings Blvd. The brewery was Bridgeport and they had a keg of some great beer and drawings for prizes. The game was also on so there were alot of people there - alot of fun!
The next brewery night will be on Oct. 16th! for Double Mountain which I don't know anything about so that should be interesting - I think they are a very young brewery!

A Chic and Unique Place to Go Out II

If you’re looking for a one of a kind restaurant experience, stop by the beautiful riverfront strip. Cloud 9 Restaurant offers the best in local, organic and sustainable ingredients combined to create a fabulous menu featuring dishes such as bourbon prawn pasta and Oregon berry salad. Cloud 9 offers an “off the beaten path” wine selection and a unique experience in an authentically homegrown Corvallis establishment. Attached to Cloud 9 is the newly opened Downward Dog. Technically a bar this chic establishment is laid back yet special at the same time I could see this being a really great place for a Birthday Party! Downward Dog serves comfort food with a twist like gourmet three cheese Mac and cheese and portabella quesadillas!

Visit dinecloud9.com or drinkthedog.com for more information!

P.S the Lotus Blossom drink is amazing spendy but amazing at 6.75, it is a good thing Cloud runs such great late night specials!

Septembeer Fest

The Septembeer Fest was on Saturaday! Apparently it was great! 50+ breweries! Yummm. I just went to the after party at Block 15 Brewery which was awesome they have such yummy food. But the most important party was the music! I love Celtic/Irish(ish) music! I love it!