So where did the name come from?

First, Solari is her name, there is no name sake but we had a lot of inspiration.

1. This March Fritz's grandmother gave us a bell from the Italian architect Paolo Soleri. The bell has a beautiful, yet strong design. The sound fills our backyard outside Solari's room every windy Portland day. See video below.
2. Paolo Soleri was one of the early adopters of sustainability. Portland, where Solari was born, is one of the leading sustainable cities in the world.
3. Arizona, where Paolo made his US home is a very special place for us. Fritz's grandparents live there and we have spent vacation time in the mountains outside Scottsdale. See photo below.
4. Sol and solar clearly mean the sun. Solari's face was filled with energy and sun when she was born. The midwife said one of the most attentive babies she has seen in a long time.
5. About a year ago, we found a yellow painting. It kind of looks like the sun and hangs in Solari's room above her dresser. See photo.