In the late fall my long-time friend Nan moved to Portland and took her studio with her. Today I took a nap-time break on Sidney Day (Monday, the day when R & I routinely care for our adorable grandson) and dropped in to her new Portland studio. Her business is called Souvenir Suitcase…
…and here’s her new studio in NW Portland…in an old building filled with artists…through the halls…
…staircase surprise…
into the suite…
and…hooray!
Nan makes Party crackers…made to order for weddings or holidays…filled with fun…beautiful…
…good light…
We had a long chat catching up on lives, condo living, kids, work…good.
Locally her terrific crackers are available in her Etsy store (see link above) and at the wonderful CARGO …which moved last fall to the east side and is now at 81 Yamhill SE…these will be delivered in time for Chinese New Year…
and these…
The studio felt great with good lively energy…and made me want to get into my own!
On The Way 
It looks like a fun place to hangout!
TOTALLY!
You know the best people Bonnie….i am awstruck!