PENDLETON is Portland
Sick of the indian summer blazing away in Los Angeles, we headed north to Portland and the Williamette Valley in Oregon last week for a dose of appropriate chilly fall weather. We were smitten with the unpretentious hipness of Portland, the outstanding foodie scene, the delectable cocktails, coffee and wine, and the iconic Aztec Pendleton prints that were everywhere. Pendleton is an Oregon based company that originated in 1863 and has revitalized itself as of late by hiring three young designers to breathe new life into the classic hundred year old patterns. The Portland Collection launched last year to such acclaim and success that the second season which is out now, was commissioned and looks even more stylishly cozy. At the top of our Christmas lists in case anyone is interested....