Weekend Round Up!

Plied Knowledge: The week that was…

At the shop:

• We have such wonderful news- we are still going to carry Brooklyn Tweed! We are so excited and even more so that we just got in an order from them! If you are itching to make the new Weekender Light from Andrea Mowry, our current stock of Loft is exactly what you need AND you should definitely check out Brooklyn Tweed's post on adding a contrasting shoulder color...
• Did you miss our latest Newsletter? You have till midnight on Sunday to get 10% off accessories and embellishments! If you have been on the fence about anything, snatch it up before someone else does because things are going fast...
• If you are looking to put away your winter knits for the summer you are in luck, we received a big shipment of Eucalan in various sizes and scents! Remember, always wash before you store...

• Need some inspiration on outdoor summer activities? Here are 24 to get you started...
• Want to do some refreshing of your decor AND support a black owned business? Real Simple has more than 25 suggestions for you to get started...
• Any Hunter S Thompson fans out there? Did you know he wrote a press release for the US Military once?
• Did you need one more reason to love the US Post Office? Hip hop stamps!
• As Americans we tend to waste far more food that we should or even need to.  We are here to help!
• Stale bread? So many delicious uses...
• Too many herbs and fresh produce for the season? Freeze it all!
• Pickle season is here both for making and eating! But don't just dump the leftover juice- that's free flavor with so many possibilities...
• Sometimes you just need to see tiny knitted things animated. And the fact that you can buy stuff, too? Gold!

And totally, completely, unapologetically local:

• We enjoyed this really lovely story from Portland Monthly about a local Black opera singer...
• Abbey Creek Vineyard is a Black owned winery in Oregon and if that peaks your interest, there is a documentary available to stream for free about them in addition to trying their wine!
• Know a local non-profit that is doing amazing things? Now is the time to nominate them for a Light A Fire Award from Portland Monthly!
• Brave enough to try outdoor dining? Curious about one of the best new restaurants in Portland? You should definitely check out Kachka Alfresca...