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The Nearsighted Owl
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Hi, I'm Rachele! I am a thrifter, photo-taker, artist, cat lady and coffee-lover from Oregon. I am tattooed, nerdy, fat positive and I collect tacky ceramic owls. I am 27 years old, married and a caseworker. Oh, and this is my blog. Happy reading!
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Thrifted Finds

We decided to go thrifting on the way home from the Indian buffet. Although I felt like I needed to lay down and die after over-indulging on palak paneer and papadum, it was worth the effort! Holy sh...

51 min ago

CLOSED // Sponsors & Portrait Giveaway

Its time to meet all the neat people that sponsored the The Nearsighted Owl in May! They are pretty awesome. So much that I want to giveaway a free custom digital portrait to spread the word on ...

2 h ago

Sarah, Sarah & Laura

Sarah Sarah Laura I completed a few more portraits! I love when I am really pleased with how a portrait came out and then next thing I know, I see it on that persons blog or profile. It really makes ...

1 day ago

OOTD: Fashion Flashback

Yes, I wear leggings as pants and sometimes I end up looking like a garden gnome! This top is a very old piece from when I used to wear mainly hot pink, including hot pink polka-dotted flowers in my ...

1 day ago

This Week on Instragram

                  This is actually the last couple weeks!  1. I had a hard time not keeping this hanging terrarium for myself! 2. Admiring my new col...

3 days ago

Giveaway: Chevron Wood Mounted Print from Everyday is a Holiday

I love filling my house with pretty and colorful artwork and I am sure you guys will love this giveaway!   Here is Jenny to tell you a little about their shop and what is up for grabs. Hi there!...

4 days ago

Happy Caturday

Sandy has a new place to sleep. She can watch TV, spy on us and receive treats and pets all from this chair next to the couch. Plus, I can take endless photos of her sleeping to prove that I am reall...

5 days ago

OOTD: Thrifted Torrid Top

One of my proudest thrift store finds! I was unsure about it at first because it is sheer but I had the perfect tank top to fix that problem. I am also usually strongly opposed to tops that have the ...

6 days ago

Library Books and Park Picnics

  Last week brought us lots of sunshine, unlike this week. So I am glad that we took advantage of it and visited our new library and had a picnic in the park. It is just a couple blocks away fro...

25 may 12

Rae, Mary-Morgan & Nicole

Rae Mary-Morgan Nicole I love posting portraits as I draw them because I get so excited about it! I enjoy the process of getting to know people and like being paid to be a stalker. Staring at someone...

23 may 12

OOTD: Sushi and Froyo

Ya know, just trying to break my cardigan habit! It was a hot day and I decided to forego the cardi for once. It is a weird feeling, Being cool and all on a hot day. It really isnt a body i...

22 may 12

I Told the Mister to Shave?

BEFORE: AFTER: I did indeed! While I love that beard to death, I told him to shave, thinking it might be easier on his job search. I dont know if it helped but a few months later, he has landed a job...

21 may 12

Happy Caturday

A little video of Marie, our robot cat, looking at birds out the window. - Rachele

20 may 12

OOTD: Afternoon with Hannah

pencil skirt : torrid hello kitty tank top : torrid cardigan : thrifted leggings : we love colors flats : payless headscarf : thrifted glasses : coastal My social life problems are changing! It was t...

19 may 12

OOTD: Neon Fairy

I couldnt help but feel like a fairy when I wore this outfit. I felt like I should have had little wings and flown around the suburbs bringing color to everyone! angel sleeve jersey tunic dress : c/o...

19 may 12

Renees Portrait and Progress

Renee I thought it would be fun to share a recent digital portrait that I completed as well as the steps from start to finish. I took a little unintended break from portraits last month. Commissions ...

19 may 12

Free Medium Ad Space on TNO!

If you have been wanting to purchase a digital portrait from me, now is a great time! I am offering a free medium ad space to go with your colorful iPad art. That is a $25 value! I currently have 5 o...

17 may 12

Crafty Wonderland Part 1

wegreenspot I mentioned yesterday that I went to the Crafty Wonderland Super Colossal Spring Sale on Saturday and these are some of the photos I took inside. It is a local craft fair with tons of han...

16 may 12

Crafty Wonderland Part 2

The Tin Gypsy Project This chick was awesome. She was selling real tin photographs and jewelry. That is the camera she uses! Regrow PDX I bought my mother in-law one of those hanging terrariums for M...

16 may 12

OOTD: Remixed Top and No Diet Day

Lets face reality here. I wear the same clothes over and over. I like it and I wear it. These are my "top of the pile items". Since not all my clothes fit in the closet, I use a couple contai...

15 may 12

Happy Mothers Day

Not only do I love you, Mom, but I appreciate where you come from and the struggles of your mother and your mothers mother. Life wasnt always easy for you but you always taught me to be strong and li...

13 may 12

Real Life Relationships

I have talked about how it is hard for me to make and keep friends before. I dont think it is anything new for women my age and bloggers. It seems like the majority of us are shy and make online frie...

13 may 12

My Secret Bad Girl Image

It goes without saying that people don’t like talking about this. A lot of people think it is a disgusting and filthy habit but not of all us do. I am talking about smoking. Smoking cigarettes, to be...

13 may 12

Racheles Reading: Crime Thrillers and Circus Romance + Tips & Links

Sometimes I just need a little time with my head in the clouds. Reading inspires me and calms my nerves. I still feel like that little kid pretending to be in the story and dream of the characters an...

11 may 12

Sandy

She is too cute. - Rachele

10 may 12

Recipe: Strawberry Tart

After sharing my instagram of these yesterday, I knew I better post the recipe so yall can stop drooling! I had some leftover strawberries and wanted to make something warm and comforting. After look...

09 may 12

This Week on Instragram

        Due to some technical difficulties with my phone, I havent been instagramming as much. Well, actually it was an equipment failure. Begin nerd rant: They made my phone with...

08 may 12

Vlog: Two Questions from Elycia and Kim + Mine Added

Hi! I am joining in on the fun with Elycia and Kim and answering their two questions to each other. I also added my own! Participate if you like :) You can thank our temperamental Or egon we...

07 may 12

Happy Things

Some things around the house that make me happy! Headscarfs that cure my "Bieber Bangs" and kitties lounging around. Macadamia and white chocolate cookies baking and a huge load of ...

05 may 12

Month in Review: April

Day in Photos: Sunday Happy Caturday Easter Weekend OOTD: Sparkly Grey Owl Always Love You So, This Happened Tutorial: DIY Miniature Garden Andrea, Kelly and Nicole Breaking Froyo News OOTD: Batwing ...

03 may 12

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