Most workplaces are dominated by store-bought cookies, cakes with fake frosting, and greasy donuts. Mine on the other hand is full of homemade goodies that are pretty and delicious! This one was made by the wife of an executive in the company. A vanilla cupcake with coconut flakes and chocolate. One time she made some unforgettable Tiramisu cupcakes. Yum!

My favorite personal contribution is Leche Flan.

This is a guest post from Marcel who loves taking night photos. All pictures are unedited.

Hawthorne Bridge

Portland Night Skyline

A plane was flying by

Night Portrait

The shutter was open long enough to catch the traffic

Join me at the Crafty Wonderland holiday event on Sunday the 13th in Portland. Buy handmade to promote creativity, sustainability, and support the local economy.

Updated 12/13/2009 17:00

If you can’t make it to the event or do not live in Portland, etsy is a great place to find handmade goods.

The Super Colossal Holiday Sale was amazing! Lots of cool handmade goodies. My friend Sokbun and I got there just before 11 am and the line was all the way to the other side of the convention center. The place was big enough to accommodate a huge crowd so it was not a big deal. Once we got in, we could not get past the first store Maluhia. We wanted to buy everything they had Here are some of the things I got today:

Magnets and zipper tag by Maluhia

Hand-printed dish towel by appetite

Letterpress cards by ilee

Gnome card by esoule

Knitted beanie by Big Woo Wear