Astoria

The Columbia River flows into the Pacific Ocean. Thousands of ships have sunk as they tried to navigate this intersection. Astoria has an intriguing duality, beautiful with vast views when it is sunny, dark and dingy when the clouds and rain roll in. Crossing the bridges out of town over the Columbia or Young's Bay reveal the immensity of the deep water and mystery of what could be lying below.   

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS

ITS COLD OUTSIDE AND IN THE STUDIO...MY NEW BEST FRIEND IS THE SPACE HEATER. WE GET CLOSER EVERYDAY, LITERALLY. ITS SNOWED YESTERDAY! 

DESPITE THE COLD, THE NEW REFINED BASICS WEBSITE IS UP AND RUNNING. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 

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