Lodekka in Portland
So, this women loses her job and has the genius idea to turn a double decker bus into a vintage shop. Really? Sounds like a lady that I want to know!
Lodekka is a restored British double decker bus (a 1965 Bristol Lodekka, hence the store name) that was transformed into a vintage dress shop and photographed by the talented Leela Cyd Ross who happens to be a great photographer AND a writer for Apartment Therapy’s Kitchn site. Located in northeast Portland, Oregon the owner, Erin Sutherland, has created quite a unique and lovely shopping experience for those looking for their next party dress or some sparkly shoes. This whole concept makes me happy, a great space and a women who is so creative and just goes for it. Yay to Erin Sutherland!
Psst: Like jazz music? Erin is also part of a band – The Stolen Sweets. What a talented lady!
Thank you Leela for writing to me to share this gem of a shop!
(images: Leela Cyd Ross)
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February 4th, 2011 at 11:47am
Oh me oh my. I am going to Portland at the end of this month to visit my best friend and I am totally going to have to find this bus and visit. Totally amazing, thank you for sharing this!
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February 4th, 2011 at 12:00pm
Oh,wow…how cool is this…;)…love to be there for some shopping…really true a very talented and creative lady. Thanks for sharing this. It makes me smile and give me the best mood for a wonderful colorful happy weekend…hope yours will great, too…cheers an hugs…i…
February 4th, 2011 at 12:26pm
wow – this is such a great idea, thanks for sharing!
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February 4th, 2011 at 3:03pm
Talk about turning a negative into a super-positive!!! Kudos to Erin! I think the bus is fabulous, and if I get myself back over to the west coast again, I’m going to find her bus, too, and do a little shopping!!
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February 4th, 2011 at 3:06pm
ah! that’s so inspiring – good for her!
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February 4th, 2011 at 3:55pm
Soooo cool! If the bus ever needs a new owner…… ;-)
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February 4th, 2011 at 4:03pm
Oh my goodness! I seem to be hearing so many stories lately of people losing their jobs, and in turn they are following the passions. I am so thrilled to see this post- it is absolutely lovely.
February 4th, 2011 at 4:57pm
This is so cool and I love Happy Stories! I love it how she change her life around and did something out of the ordinary – such a cool concept! would love to shop there :)
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February 4th, 2011 at 6:40pm
Love it!
February 4th, 2011 at 8:04pm
I’m in a band with Erin (Lodekka’s conductress), and I can speak to her creativity and resourcefulness. This girl knows how to make lemonade out of lemons, lemme tell ya. Any self-respecting Portland gal needs to get her butt down to Lodekka right away. But be warned: your money will JUMP out of your wallet. I have to limit my purchases to 3 per visit. Thankfully, her prices are so reasonable that even a self-employed musician can afford to shop there. Viva Erin!
February 4th, 2011 at 8:05pm
What a beautiful space and a great idea:):) Hoping to visit Portland this year so I’ll have to keep an eye out…
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February 4th, 2011 at 8:12pm
This is too cool! Totally adding this to my list of ‘must sees’ next time I”m in Portland.
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February 4th, 2011 at 9:50pm
Get OUT! Best idea ever.
February 5th, 2011 at 12:23am
How fun! I love to see people creatively doing what they love.
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February 5th, 2011 at 1:51am
This about one of the most creative ideas I have ever seen!! Amazing what we can do when we let go and just be.
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February 5th, 2011 at 2:16am
@Shell – You are so right! xo
February 5th, 2011 at 3:40am
Thanks for the lovely post! Aren’t Leela’s photos fabulous!? :)
Erin (of Lodekka)
February 6th, 2011 at 3:59am
This is fantastic. Yay for Erin. This is a great inspiration for those of us who are not quite at the realization part of our own dreams. Thanks :)
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February 6th, 2011 at 4:19pm
By the looks of how much fun she’s having, I’d say Lodekka is a much better occupation!
February 7th, 2011 at 2:47am
i LOVE those red shoes! and what a fabulous idea! and some AMAZING photos too!
February 7th, 2011 at 8:52pm
What a brilliant idea! Her shop looks fabulous, I wish I could go see it!
Thks for sharing! xoxo ?
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February 7th, 2011 at 11:02pm
This is brilliant. Seriously…seriously brilliant. My day=made.
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February 8th, 2011 at 2:56am
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
February 8th, 2011 at 4:28am
Ooooh SQUEEEEE L.O.V.E this, how gorgeous! Wishing I could see it in person. Thank you so much for sharing this with us xx
February 8th, 2011 at 8:16pm
How awesome! Reading this made my heart warm :) Thanks a mil for sharing!
February 25th, 2011 at 8:05pm
How amazing! Oh my goodness, I want to visit right this second!
March 13th, 2011 at 5:06am
the best thing i’ve seen in FOREVER. wow!
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February 22nd, 2012 at 9:10pm
Her shop looks fabulous!