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👋🏻 I’m Rachael & I run the worldwide Sidewalk Joy Map (link ⬇️)
☕️ creator of the Mug Exchange
💕 Featured on @npr, @kellyclarksonshow & @womansdaymag!

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Are there spots like this near you yet?

Also, if you like this map, make sure to check out these ones:
📚@littlefreelibrary’s map of book swaps
🎨@mapofflags map of Free Little Art Galleries
🧩@thepuzzlerepublic map of Puzzle Libraries
📼@freeblockbuster map of VHS & DVD swaps
And @littlelibraryguy has been documenting Sidewalk Joy around Seattle and Tacoma!

Spots pictured:
Happy Alley (@happyalleypdx , @cupcake_ams & @sfgdar33 )
Nima’s Nook
@sellwoodzinelibrary
Recipe Resource
@littleseedlibrarypdx
Walker’s Car Library
@pdxdinorama’s Pin Swap
@littleghostlibrarypdx
@freeblockbusterportland
Rock Creek Trinket Library
@granparkfibrary
Dutton’s Little Gallery (@jasmineapryll)
@mikebennettart Keychain Library
@montavillalfg
@northtabor_dirtcheapseeds
Taborhood Puzzle Library
@49th.ave.fun
Lucky Star Wishing Tree
PDX Dinorama’s Small Scenes
Parkrose Video
@JerrysTavern Koozie Exchange
@talentfreeart
Jennybird's Fantastical Trading Post (@jennybirdslp)
Puzzle Medic
@kindredheartproject
Alameda Trading Post
Free Flower Stand (@georgina.ottaviano)

#sidewalkjoy #whimsy #trinkettrade by @pdxdinorama

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I love seeing the mugs that come through but the BEST part has been connecting with so many lovely folks this year. It’s been the experience of a lifetime!

A huge thank you to the @kellyclarksonshow for having me on and allowing me to make more Mug Exchanges! And a huge thank you to everyone who shared a clip with me.

Find all these spots and more on the Sidewalk Joy Map! by @pdxdinorama

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Here’s what you can expect to see in my corner of the internet! Thanks for being here! Tell me something about you like where you’re from or something good that’s happened to you this week!

Sidewalk Joy spots pictured: @rosecitypuzzlelibrary, @tinygallery.stjohns, @montavilla.lfg 💕 taken in Portland, Oregon by @pdxdinorama

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I view it more like bird hosting than bird watching 🖤🐦‍⬛😍 by @pdxdinorama

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What would be your dream installation in your yard? Shout out to @robsnyderart for making the tiny crocheted mugs, @snowpondceramics for making the tiny houses, and @totallytubularpeggie for gifting me lots of goodies to share including pencils, the bee keychain, and more!

Zines by @fionabarnacle and @fibre.seed.cabinet

Big bee flyers from @environmentoregon and the bee pocket guide from @xercessociety + @portlandparks

#sidewalkjoy #pdxsidewalkjoy

EDIT: I did not mean to use this song that doesn’t have real artists. I used it last time and didn’t realize it was artificial 🤦🏻‍♀️ by @pdxdinorama

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Did you see the adorable surprise?! This is part 4 of my journey to befriend my local crows! #crowbar #crows

Hoping this makes it to the next round up of @iamthirtyaf’s befriending crow lineup! by @pdxdinorama

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Why did no one tell me power washing could be so fun?! 🦖🦕 by @pdxdinorama

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Just a little PSA for anyone who might come across one of these vintage match holders while thrifting by @pdxdinorama

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@superawesomeprizes is a must-see for anyone in or visiting Portland. I’m so thankful to Kate for persisting in spreading joy despite significant setbacks over the years. Her stop is such a beloved community staple and I couldn’t picture Portland without it. Would you enjoy an installation like this along your walk? by @pdxdinorama

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I had quite a few comments on my original video of this craft asking for a ‘boy version.’ For the record, the boys in my life love playing with the original ballerina one but here are some other fun options for any kid (or kid at heart)! 🥰 Which is your favorite? by @pdxdinorama

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My story illustrated by @mirkdrop in @pomomagazine ?! This is the absolute coolest! 😭💕 P.S. update: the map has ~2,000 spots now! by @pdxdinorama

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I walked along this wall hundreds of times, and never saw anything inside of those display windows. And then, on one cold December evening, I realized, I am the one who will put live inside them ✨

So I contacted the building owner and signed a lease. And then I spent the last five months transforming an empty space into a magical miniature world. The space was limited, but I learned something from my cat, Ferenc - if it fits I sits - so I made it work.

This is The Town of Isits - my very own Sidewalk Joy 🥰

This is a living project, which means, it is not done - and it will never be. Join me, Ferenc, and my community on the adventure - there is enough space for everybody in this miniature town 💛 by @pdxdinorama

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