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Portland Rose Garden

August 09, 2016 by Rachel Bernhardt in Portland Attractions

One of my very favorite spots in Portland is the International Rose Garden!

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August 09, 2016 /Rachel Bernhardt
Roses, Rose Garden, portland, Oregon, Flowers
Portland Attractions
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Yappy Hour: Sniff Dog Hotel

August 05, 2016 by Rachel Bernhardt in Portland Attractions

I finally made it to Sniff Dog Hotel for Happy Hour and was not disappointed! Now I just need to get my own puppy and become a regular!

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August 05, 2016 /Rachel Bernhardt
Happy Hour, portland, NW Portland, Oregon, Sniff, Dogs, Dog Hotel, Yappy Hour
Portland Attractions
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Flower Picking on Sauvie's Island

July 27, 2016 by Rachel Bernhardt in Pacific Northwest Travels, Decor, DIY

I love having fresh flowers, and there is something extra special about a bouquet when you pick the flowers yourself!

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July 27, 2016 /Rachel Bernhardt
Flowers, Flower Arranging, Summer, Sauvie's Island, portland, Oregon, Flower Picking
Pacific Northwest Travels, Decor, DIY
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High Tea at the Heathman

October 06, 2015 by Rachel Bernhardt in Food

The Heathman Hotel in Portland is known for their tea, and it is especially popular at Christmas time, when the hotel is decked out in decorations and you can enjoy your tea next to a blazing fire. Our experience was on one of the last days of summer, but it was definitely still every bit as beautiful!

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October 06, 2015 /Rachel Bernhardt
Tea, Downtown, portland, Hotel, Food, Drinks
Food
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Dinner at Departure

September 14, 2015 by Rachel Bernhardt in Food

If you haven't been to Departure, you are missing out! Portland isn't known for their rooftop bars (although this is changing), but Departure is located high above the city and offers amazing views of Portland. With two outdoor decks (one for dinner service, the other a designated bar with a delicious happy hour), as well as a full indoor restaurant, the views cannot be missed

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September 14, 2015 /Rachel Bernhardt
Food, portland, Downtown, Dinner, Drinks, Rooftop, Bar
Food
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Northwest Portland Brew Tour

September 08, 2015 by Rachel Bernhardt in Food

Portland is known for having great beer and breweries, so this past Saturday we organized a small brew tour through Northwest Portland. 

Stop 1: Lucky Lab
Lucky Lab has multiple locations in Portland, but my favorite is located right in my hood, on 19th and Quimby. My favorite aspect is the great outdoor patio, which encourages customers to bring their furry friends for a beer and pizza. I love getting to see all the dogs, and the atmosphere is the perfect spot to hang out with a group of friends on a sunny day.

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September 08, 2015 /Rachel Bernhardt
Beer, Pacific Northwest, Brew Tour, Pearl District, Pearl, portland, Northwest Portland
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2015 Street of Dreams

August 07, 2015 by Rachel Bernhardt in Real Estate

Every year, Portland hosts a great Real Estate Event called the Street of Dreams. 2015 marks the 40th anniversary of the event, and my first year attending as a realtor! The event runs from August 1st through the 30th, and I attended this past Monday, Realtor's Day.

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August 07, 2015 /Rachel Bernhardt
event, real estate, portland, homes, Street of Dreams
Real Estate
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