Ophelia

Shakespeare's Ophelia is reborn in the modern age by our artist friend John Gamboa with oil paints and canvas. A friend was having a private open house/birthday party over the weekend (happy birthday again!!)  this was my favorite piece of the show but was already spoken for so I could only admire it.

Beautiful colors are lined up on the artist's table ready for the artist's

 hand to aspire to a new creation.

Here is the artist (in bow tie) chatting with his guests.

Thank you for an inspiring evening of art and chatter.

Here's to inspiration!

Thea's Interiors

What I do with a few quiet hours to myself

I was enjoying a quiet Friday morning without kids so I decided to visit an estate sale. As I stood in line chatting with friends, shivering in the cold, I felt very content. I wasn't looking for much, maybe something charming, sparkly or even practical. After roaming around the house for about 1 hour, I was more than happy with my finds and I paid up.
I thought my two owls were so cute!! I was proudly showing them off to Lynne yesterday thinking that she was going to fully agree with me! As I place them gingerly on the counter, Lynne exclaims" Oh, my gosh, put them in my Goodwill bag right now!"

I was in shock, dumbfounded, I thought she was joking, how could she think they were not cute?

I love keys, you love keys, we all love keys.


this sweet little vintage butterfly broach is delicately painted on an old plastic. A large glass amethyst colored stone sits in the center

Happy weekend!!

Thea's Interiors

Favorites by Pamela

The holidays often serve as a time of reflection, when we are reminded of all the blessings we have been given. Whether that be your family, your job or your house, it is a good time to think about what's right with your life and what brings you happiness. Along these lines, we will be sharing some of the things that bring joy into our lives here in Portland.

One of my favorite things about Portland is the beautiful older neighborhoods. Each has its' own flavor and distinct feel. These neighborhoods help shrink the world we live in, allowing us to experience small town friendliness in a big city. I am lucky enough to live in one of these special neighborhoods. Located about two miles from downtown Portland, our neighborhood is full of houses ranging in style from Norman Tudor to Colonial to Arts and Crafts. It is a place where kids can still ride their bikes safely, play in the street without worry and run down to the local pool for a summer swim. With coffee shops, bakeries, grocery stores, schools and a library within walking distance, I consider it an ideal place to live. We even have a pharmacy with an old fashioned soda fountain, complete with milkshakes, malts and Green River soda. It is definitely one of my favorite things about Portland!

As we enter the New Year, our blog will have a new look and new contributors. We are adding items from the shop we think you might like and two of the gals who work at Thea's, Lynne and Pamela, will be doing periodic postings. We hope you like the new look and content. Happy New Year!

A New Year!

Happy New Year! We hope your new year will be filled with joy!

Bella's crown was designed & made by Queen of Tarte!

Felice Anno Nuovo, Bellissima Signora!!

Thea's Interiors

Tree of Shoes

When wandering through estate sales and flea markets, I often find a small booty or a worn child's shoe from the turn of the century tucked away in a box of mementos. I imagine that child taking it's first step or another child playing and jumping until the shoe is worn and in need of repair. If we could only see what those shoes saw, what a fun experience that would be.

My friend Nancy has been collecting a variety of baby shoes and booties for years. This year, she finally pulled them all out and put them together on a beautiful green noble tree. The tree is filled with small shoes and booties of all shapes and sizes, some formal and some designed for everyday use. Stop by the shop and join us in admiring this beautiful tree!

Blessings!!

Thea

Joy

This year I have a lot to be thankful for. I am thankful for all the amazing woman that are in my life. I am greatful for the creative and professional Lynne, Charlotte, Pamela and Nancy whom help me run Thea's Interiors. Christmas just wouldn't be the same without them and Cindy from Tarte and her stunning pink window. Our pink window continues to be a joy to our customers. I had never known that so many people collect and decorate their homes in a pink Christmas theme! It has been a lot of fun for all of us.
Feathers were the inspiration for the new window, it is light and fluffy yet warm and elegant. I found the perfect feather tree from The Worthy Goods and the bed is from Tarte.

A'Musements has just created these icon ornaments, they are cradle in a glass orb and sprinkled with glitter. I have know Karen from A'Musements for a very long time. She has been an inspiration of mine since I was a child and I continue to love her art and creations.


A'Musements created the pink and satin slipper to hang gently from the tree.

Happy Holidays!!!!