Good morning, guys! I’m starting my first full workweek writing from Portland, Oregon. I spent the weekend diving into every event and shop I could find, and they were all worth pushing through the jet lag. This weekend, Lisa and I walked over to the Mississippi Ave. Street Fair to check out the hundreds of great craft, food and local business vendors on display. In addition to eating a phenomenal hamburger and ice cream sandwich, I picked up some fantastic cards from a local artist named Edward Juan.
Originally from Taiwan, Edward now lives and works in Portland where he creates beautiful fine art and a pretty adorable line of cards. I bought all six cards of his that Emerald Petals (I LOVED that store) had on display and immediately went online looking for more. Each of Edward’s cards has the sweetest, tiniest drawings of animals on them, and my favorite series has an empty speech bubble on the front for leaving (or not leaving) a message of your own. In a card landscape full of heavily patterned cards and gold foil, it’s great to see someone trying something a little simpler. Click here to check out (and shop) Edward’s cards online ($3.25 each). xo, grace
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Aww. These are super cute. I love stationary.
The tiny animals with giant speech bubbles are just too adorable! Great find!
Emerald Petals is one of my favorite stores here, with the sweetest proprietor. So cool to see a shout out for her on here!
These are so sweet! Thank you for introducing us to Edward’s work! :)
Aw! Thanks Grace! They will soon be carried on Powell’s Bookstore!
What a crazy day, the street fair was packed! I wish I would of had time to look at more booths, those cards are awesome.
Emerald Petals is a magical place, and Hilary can turn anyone into a flora fanatic with her brilliant and amazing displays. THIS IS TRUE! And obviously those cards are must haves, as well.
So pleasant and so applicable!. With cards, you’re never out of a job!
Did you have the cheeseburger w/brie, grilled peaches & arugula? OMG!!!!!
martrese
no, i had the cheeseburger (cheddar) with truffle fries. yummm
g
I read so quickly at first that I though you had a hamburger-and-ice-cream sandwich. As much as I can get behind french fries and frostys, that was over the line! Having them separate (and with truffle fries too!) sounds much better.
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