Love of Spa La La (234 NE 28th Avenue, 503-233-2106) is one of my poorly kept secrets. It’s the perfect place for a bit of relaxation and refreshing of spirits.
My weakness? Their deluxe pedicures. It includes a spa soak, mini-massage, and a complete foot pampering and polish. My toes have never had it so good.
I think of Spa La La as a clubhouse for the girls — very bright, welcoming interior, a wide variety of personal care services, and a cute selection of boutique items. The service is top notch and reasonably priced. Can’t get any better than that! Enjoy a mimosa while you get your pedicure, and sometimes a nice spread of brunch items to nosh on while you get pampered. Kamberly runs a great shop.
Spa La La is also available for private parties, and I’ve already promised my June houseguests that they will be kidnapped for a morning of girly goodness.
Last weekend I had a wedding and a bridal shower to attend on the same day, and I wanted to give gift certificates to Spa La La. As I was putting together an outfit that would be appropriate for both social functions, I realized that my toenails were in no shape to wear the cute strappy sandals that would be perfect with my outfit. 2 hours until the party started. Aaron needed the car to run some errands. What’s a girl to do?
After a quick phone call to confirm there was a chair available, I had Aaron drop me off to get a pedicure and the gift certificates. By the time Aaron wrapped up his errands, my toes looked marvelous and I had the gifts lined up. Kamberly wrapped everything up with a bow. Made it on time to the party, too!
Spa La La is a neighborhood treasure, and I’m happy to share my secret as long as I can still get in for appointments. Enjoy!

Ooooh, the prestige of being a casting assistant for “perennial hit” The Real World. Didn’t that series jump the shark a decade ago? So funny that even potential crew members need to bring in headshots.

Anyway, looks like The Real World will be holding an open call for potential roommates on Tuesday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m at City Sports Bar and Restaurant (424 SW 4th Avenue).
If you’re more interested in making $75/day to do crowd control for wannabe drama queens, check out the job posting and send your resume along.
(Found at Craigslist)
UPDATE 12:37PM: Casting call details also seen here at Bunim / Murray Production site.
Willamette Week also mentions it in Murmurs, and apparently MTV has not confirmed whether the show will be taped here in the Rose City.

Overheard from the next aisle over at Whole Foods, aka Whole Paycheck:
“Wow, this store has an amazing selection! So much cooler than Trader Joe’s. Trader Joe’s is just *so* ghetto.”