By now, you’ve seen the gigantic map Kyle gifted me this Christmas. Well, I am happy to report the map is just the beginning of all the goodies Schoolhouse Electric has in store for us. Owner Brian Faherty and his team have turned a little lighting company into a breathtaking lifestyle brand. Not only can you order customizable, handmade lights for your home, but Schoolhouse Electric is now creating its own furniture, lamps, bedding, accessories and such. Heck, they’ve even created a good looking extension cord. My kind of company.

Here are a few of my personal favorite pieces…

And here’s the Schoolhouse branded room that I LOVE…

Portlanders – you must visit Schoolhouse Electric’s beautiful showroom in NW Portland. The building has been lovingly restored, and it’s so very Portland. For all you out-of-towners – you are in luck. Everything seen above lives online, so these goodies are just a few clicks away from being yours.

Keep a watchful eye on Schoolhouse Electric. I have a feeling the best is yet to come.

I have a special place in my heart for buying local, handmade goods. I love supporting artists of all sorts who are feverishly going after their passions. There’s nothing better in my book.

With that said, Dorothy Jeanne is an online shop where you’ll find vintage, home and paper goods curated and created by Amanda Knee, a graphic designer in Portland, Oregon. She has a great eye for pretty things. Just take a look at her remodeled kitchen, and you’ll agree:). Here are a few of her goodies you can purchase online from her sweet shop.

And for you local Portlanders, check out this adorable print. Cheers to 503!

So darn fabulous.

And, last but not least, Amanda’s hosting a giveaway on her blog this week, in honor of her first blogoversary. Want to win this lovely yellow pillow?

Enter to win here.

I love all your creations Amanda – can’t wait to see what else you dream up in 2012!

I’m itchin’ to break out my shades this spring, and perhaps if I snag a funky sunglass case like this one by Thomas Paul it might help our cause and Portland will finally see the sun? How lovely would it be to tuck your specs into this little number?

Thehand silk-screened cotton case is surely a statement piece and comes in two other styles.

Gotta love Thomas Paul and his nifty designs.