BATS IN OREGON

BATS IN OREGON

It has been sometime since I posted here, to a place that will remain in my heart, as this place is for the earth, it's inhabitants, both great and small.

Bats have been on the forefront of my mind; the amazing creatures, so misunderstood, I feel it is necessary for me to defend their worth, as they work very hard to do their part, to both pollinate the earth, and rid it of pesky mosquitos ! I have a great love for the bat, peaceful and docile, not the people attacking, rabies spreading animal many have been led to believe.

Fall is the perfect time to get your bat houses up on a tree in your yard, to provide them and their sweet little offspring a place of safety and warmth. You will love the experience !

In appreciation of the bat !

FOR THE LOVE OF BATS !!!

A VIDEO DEMO FOR BUILDING A BAT HOUSE ~ 

ORIGINS OREGON LOVES THE GOOD STEWARDS OF THE EARTH

Mason Jar Chandelier

Be kind to our beautiful planet and do your part by reusing and recycling. Often confused with reusing, recycling is the act of reprocessing things like paper, glass, and aluminum into new products. Take action to start now. When you are preparing to throw something in the trash...stop...ask yourself what you could do to upcycle or reuse, then recycle what you can't reuse. 

At Origins Oregon we continue to do our part to make our planet for all of us. By being sustainable, buying local, organic, vegan and natural products only in our beautiful Oregon. We are proud stewards of the earth...we are *Locavores*.

 Respect the appearance of Mother Earth, please don't throw trash on the ground. If there is not a trash can convenient, carry it in your pocket until you find one. Litter is a huge problem for wildlife. Birds, fish and other animals get caught in plastic bags and soda can rings, and can choke on small pieces of trash. Plus, trash makes parks and beaches less appealing. Do not let your carelessness destroy living creatures and habitats.

Be creative, it is so much fun, and you can take pride in your unique reuse ideas. Brag a little...show off those ideas to others, inspiring them to follow your good stewardship.

Be well and happy ~ Holly

Use those old shoe trees to create an herb garden

Door curtain made from film negatives

Great use for Mason Jars

Reuse an old door in your decor

Use eggshells to plant herbs

Transform that old trampoline into a cozy spot

Reuse bicycle parts to create art

Use Mason jars to make your own room fresheners

Mason Jar outdoor candle with gold doily trim

Mason jar wall art

THE JOURNEY

Do not let any one judge you on your Journey. They have not walked in your shoes or felt what you did. Have faith in your self - and Know that good things are coming your way. Just do the best you can, with what you have, and where you are. And just let things happen as they're meant to be. Believe in everything Good and Positive - and keep your Focus on Happiness, Truth, Gratefulness and integrity. Look ahead - Leave the Past Behind - Where it Belongs. :) Life is Waiting ....

THE LITTLE THINGS

Origins Oregon

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"Little things seem nothing, but they give peace, like those meadow flowers which individually seem odorless but all together perfume the air." ♥

~ Georges Bernanos ~

Our Beautiful City By The Lake...Lake Oswego

Our beautiful city by the lake....Lake Oswego, Oregon

City of Lake Oswego Names Newest Park – Sundeleaf Plaza On December 14, Lake Oswego City Council named the new park at 120 State Street “Sundeleaf Plaza.” The park naming process for the former US Bank property was kicked off by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) in October. They received 47 different ideas and, after reviewing citizen’s suggestions, recommended the park be named after Richard Sundeleaf to recognize his contribution to the City’s architectural heritage.Richard Sundeleaf (1900-1987) was a prominent, local architect who did more than any other architect to influence the “village” atmosphere in Lake Oswego. He designed many homes and commercial buildings in Lake Oswego, nine of which are listed on the City’s Landmark Designation List - including his home on Phantom Bluff and the bridge and boathouse to Jantzen Island. He also designed some of the City’s oldest commercial buildings which line State Street. These buildings include the Lakewood Center, Oswego Lake House restaurant, Lake Theatre, Murphy Real Estate building currently leased to Starbucks, and the buildings housing Wan Fu and, previously, Hollywood Video. His design incorporated the Arts and Crafts and Tudor style that created the English Village atmosphere, which is today replicated in several designs in the community including Lakeview Village and Millennium Plaza Park.Richard Sundeleaf graduated from the University of Oregon’s School of Architecture in 1923. He was trained in the "Beaux Arts" style of design, and became well-known in the 1920s and 1930s for his imaginative work in industrial architecture. In the late 1940s, he was a leading local proponent of the "Streamline Moderne" style, in which the spirit of the machine age and the concepts of aerodynamics shaped the design of the building.