I Dream of Eugene: 5th Street Market in Eugene, Oregon

I grew up in Eugene.  I loved growing up in Eugene.  And, I love going back to visit.  I think that I'll start a new series about it called "I Dream of Eugene".  This is the very first installment; thanks so much for joining me.

On our most recent visit, we stopped by the 5th Street Market.  Of course, I had to take a bunch of pictures, because everything was so pretty.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

5th Street Market has been around since1976, when local vendors rented space for $2.00 per day to sell their wares.  It has since grown into a beautiful and unique courtyard shopping center, filled with art, shops and great food.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Cary was the king of the food court on Saturday. 

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

We ordered breakfast from the El Pato Cafe, along with good coffees.  The market hosts 5 cafes and two restaurants.

There are 15 specialty stores, ranging from imports and sewing notions to an area old-time favorite florist, Rhythm and Blooms:

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

We will be back another day, and maybe sometime we will be able to stay at the brand-new boutique hotel recently built in part of the parking lot.  The hotel and market are all within walking distance to Autzen Stadium, the Home of the Ducks, if you are in relatively good shape.  To learn more about the hotel, here is a link to their website: Inn at the 5th

Inn at the 5th

Hope that you enjoyed the tour.  Happy New Year to all of you! 

Kathy M.

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Christmas Eve Eve in Eugene, 2011:

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

On Friday morning, Cary and I drove the quick two hour drive over the mountain pass to my Mom's house in Eugene.  We spent the day visiting, eating and opening gifts.  Here are a few of my favorite people in the world, in no particular order, lol:

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

My sister, Angie.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

My son, Nigel and nephew, Ethan.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

My best friend husband, Cary.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

My Mom, Grandma Jody.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

My daughter, Kristin.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

My daughter, Kari.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Nigel and LaBraun.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Our grandson, Casey.

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

He is so handsome!

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Ethan.

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Kari and Casey.

We had prime rib for dinner, and it was delightful.  So is Akrian, the only little one in the group:

  Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

  Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

My brother-in-law, Joe, Kristin, Nigel and Casey.

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Akrian, Ethan and Kristin.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Alex, Ethan's girlfriend, Ethan, Akrian and Casey.  Is it only me, but can you see through that little boy's head?  Odd picture.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Aunt Julie arrives with the rest of the gifts.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Akrian is wondering about when we get to open our presents.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Everybody gets to work.  

Kari is happy with the clippers that Mom got for all of us.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Alex, Kristin, my sister Julie and Kari.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Akrian, Mom, Kristin, Julie, me, Kari and Angie.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

The Girls.

We all had a great time.  Cary and I stayed overnight at the Hilton and went sightseeing on the way home yesterday.  Many more pictures will be shared of the return trip soon.  Hope you all had a wonderful weekend too!

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Merry Christmas to You!

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

"The Nativity"  ... The Christmas story from the Bible, beautifully illustrated by Julie Vivas:

I got an early Christmas gift in the mail this week ... I was the lucky winner of these three wonderful books from Lesa and her friends over at Baja Greenawalts Cozy Book Nook.  Thank you, ladies, I love my new books!

Here is wishing you all a wonderful and blessed Christmas weekend, from my Best Friend Husband, Cary, and me.  Heart ya! 

Kathy M.

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