West Linn, OR

The Sweater Shoppe, Etc., answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in West Linn, OR 2/8/12

Congrats to John McCarthy & Rob D. Shepard, ( a tie) for correctly guessing last week's Where is it Wednesday titled:

Paul Bunyan Statue, answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in Portland, OR 2/1/12

Check out their blogs if you haven't!

Each week I'll be posting a new picture on Wednesday morning(ish). The title of the blog will have the City where the picture is taken and I'll post the answer Wednesday evening...not only here on my blog, but on facebook business page (please click like and add yourself there) as well as tweetin it on my Twitter page and posting on Google+. Remember, you're free to google or use whatever there is on hand.

Hint: This is obviously a Clothing Shoppe...

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The Sweater Shoppe, Etc. in West Linn, Oregon

Located in Historic Downtown Willamette, I can say that this store has saved me a couple of times when I needed a top for a nice occasion like a holiday party to a nice but casual sweater to wear while touring the wine coutry with friends (limo style) to taste some of our delicious pinot noirs. I even had to buy a chic green raincoat because the mannaquin outside looked so good in it.

Don't let the name fool you...The Sweater Shoppe,Etc. sells more than sweaters (the etc. part). You can pick everything you need to accessorize your outfit. Along with good quality sweaters and t-shirts, you can find some fun jewelry, purses, and scarves.

If you're looking for a great shoppe with excellent customer service, check out the Sweater Shoppe Inc. After perusing the two story shoppe and picking up a few items ( hey, the sign at the register does say "Your husband called and said you can buy anything"), take a stroll and check out some of the other cool stores along in the Historic Downtown Main Street and finish off in one of the great restaurants for lunch or dinner!

Oh..and they also have another shoppe in another one of my fave places, Salishan in Gleneden Beach!

Sorry this pic didn't come out as clear as I'd like..talk about service with a smile!

1705 SW Willamette Falls Dr, West Linn, OR 97068, Phone: 503-723-5450

Past Where is it Wednesdays: (for the full list see my profile page)

Paul Bunyan Statue, answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in Portland, OR 2/1/12

Salty's on the Columbia, answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in Portland, OR 1/25/12

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in Portland, OR 1/18/12

Main Street Bridge, answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in Hillsboro, OR 1/11/12

Marylhurst University, answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in Marylhurst, OR. 1/4/12

Portland Aerial Tram, answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in Portland, OR. 12/28/11

Argyle Square, answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in Wilsonville, OR. 12/21/11

Sleighbells, answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in Sherwood, OR. 12/7/11

Oregon Convention Center...answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in Portland, OR 11/30/11

Island Cafe, answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in Portland, OR 11/23/11

Clackamette Park, answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in Oregon City 11/16/11

Willamette General Store, answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in West Linn, OR 10/26/11

SakeOne, answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in Forest Grove, OR 10/19/11

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in Portland 10/12/11

Lee Farms, answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in Tualatin, OR 10/5/11

Great condo in private location within development. Kitchen has been updated

With newer cabinets. Inside laundry area, fireplace and private enclosed

patio, community pool, hot tub and weight room are some of the nice features

of this home. Could be a good investor opportunity. Buyer to verify all information-schools,lines,utility

Recently the West Linn/Wilsonville School Board approved adding a language immersion program in two of its West Linn Willsonville Schools. The two newest schools in the the district, Lowrie and Trillium Creek primary schools, will add the immersion program for one of their Kindergarten classes. The addition was unanimously approved by the board. This time around the board is convinced that having the immersion programs at the new schools solves many of the shortfalls of the initial program that was cut after only 1 year. As some of you may remember, this was a very controversial decision and created quite a "buzz" in the district.

I think this only helps and supports the case that most of us (who live in the district) already know - the West Linn/Wilsonville schools are among the best in the state. For more information about the schools you can go to my website, www.kaseysaito.com or the district site, http://www.wlwv.k12.or.us

My favorite places to grab dinner in West Linn are those that are local, fast and serve quality food. Some of my favorite places are Thai Linn, Bj Willies, Pine Garden and Sushi Boat.

For me and my family, dinner can be an after thought. It can be 7:30 and we have no idea of what to do, this is usually when you find us at one of these places. They all have food that both my kids will eat (that is should be enough to get you all there) that both my wife and I enjoy. Being a vegetarian family makes our dining options more limited. But we can find something on all of their menus that we love, whether it is the "mac & cheese pizza" or the "Salad Rolls" the food is always good.

Some of our favorites at BJ Willies are the Mac & Cheese Pizza, salads and humus plate. Sushi Boat offers my kids their favorite Udon Noodles and a variety of sushi options that roll past you constantly. Pine Garden serves quality Chinese food, we usually get the Egg Flower soup, fried rice and one of the many noodle options. The newest restaurant is Thai Linn, I have had many conversations with the owner. The food is fresh and tasty and the service is excellent. And here is a little known secret, they often have homemade Chocolate Cake - you just have to ask!

And lets not forget service, all of these have excellent customer service. I highly recommend them all!

One Level Homes in West Linn, Oregon 97068

If you're looking for one or single level homes in West Linn, Oregon, you might just have a harder time than you thought. To date, there are only 30 single level homes out of the 235 homes on the market in the City of West Linn.

Why aren't there so many single level homes? A huge part is due to Portland's Urban Growth Boundary. It's put in place to prevent urban sprawl, and thus builders have a harder time aquiring land inside the UBG.

Of course wanting to get as much bang for their buck, most builders have built up and on smaller lots. It's not uncommon for homes to be 3,000 square feet and sitting on a 5,000 sq. foot lot.

If you're looking for a home that has no stairs, you'll need to make sure that there are no stairs leading to the entry. I see this with condos that come up on one level home searches...they are one level once you climb 10 steps..or homes that are one level, but are situated where you have to climb many steps just to get to the front door.

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