I had the good fortune to pop into Portland again last weekend for Crafty Wonderland, and couldn’t help but notice a new trend (in part because the trend was parked in the middle of the sale). It seems that stores on wheels are the next little thing. I adored meeting Vanessa and Dan Lurie and getting a peek inside their traveling store Wanderlust, a whimsical trailer filled with vintage frocks and fun goods like reclaimed tableware and crafty decorations. (Incidentally, if you like your music unusual, check out Dan’s band Koot Hoomi and their release “The Dark Side of Hall and Oates.” It was a surprisingly great listen during the three hours back to Seattle.) Taking a break from Crafty Wonderland for some much-needed breakfast at Tasty n Sons (highly recommended!) we noticed yet another mobile shop across the street: Lodekka, a double-decker dress shop. Lodekka was closed when we were in the neighborhood (it wasn’t yet 10 a.m.) but you can read more here. Personally, I am loving the idea of shops taking their wares on the road. – Mary T.