Our Current Issue









recent-comments-header

Mosaics add flair, personality to your space

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Mosaic-1---stairsMy stairs are pretty cool. People like the risers, as they are colorful, broken tile mosaics. I did not create these mosaics myself. I can’t even cut paper. I can, however, come up with lots of ideas. Read on for a few variations on this effect for those of you who would like to jazz up an area of your home.

Read more...

Marilyn in the bedroom

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

51OjpPNzSL._SL500_AA300_Downton Abbey is all pretty and precious. And we love it. Still, there are times when a homebody needs to Smash through the prim Victoriana to indulge in the steamy sensuality that was Marilyn Monroe.

Read more...

3 creative ways to update your walls

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

flavor_paperThe old standard of updating your walls is to hit the paint store for an endless amount of paint chips, torment yourself over exactly which shade and sheen of red you like best, then slap on that much debated new paint color and call it good. I would just like to propose a few additional options that don't seem to get as much mileage as the good old paint can.

Read more...

Disney designs suprisingly sophisticated

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
YDS783Flutter-Hi

Decorating with Disney? Sounds like a home invasion of Mickey Mouse lamps, Goofy tables and princess pink something or the others. I’ve got nothing against adorable animation,  but buying Disney décor for a home in which no small children reside strikes me as sad and, possibly, creepy.

Read more...
>>More blog entries...

Startup success

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

2012FebMar_Homeward_MidCenturyModernLamps01Self-taught product designer Shannon Guirl loved the sleek lines and sexy curves of mid-century modern lamps so much that she decided to try making her own.

Read more...

Living museum

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

2012FebMar_LivingMuseum02A collector turns her Cannon Beach home into a homage to nursing.

Read more...

A lofty library

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

2012FebMar_Deconstruction01Even when spanking new, the Pittock Mansion in Portland looked old.

Read more...

Trendspotting

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

2012FebMar_Trendspotting_Color01The latest in colors, design, textures and how to put it all together.

Read more...

Hot and steamy drinks

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

2012FebMar_HotAndSteamy01The best drinks to ward off winter’s chill, served with style.

Read more...

Portland Home and Garden Show

Monday, February 20, 2012

homeshowThe 65th annual Portland Spring Home & Garden Show is coming to the Expo Center February 22-26.

Read more...

Yard, Garden and Patio Show

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

ygpshowSpring must be here, because the Oregon Association of Nurseries' Yard, Garden and Patio Show is coming to the Oregon Convention Center this weekend.

Read more...

YOLO Colorhouse Spring Palette Event

Monday, February 13, 2012

yoloYOLO Colorhouse and Rejuvenation are teaming up for a spring palette event, so come get inspired on February 16.

Read more...

Feng shui seminar

Thursday, February 09, 2012

lapchiAtelier Lapchi's new hand-woven carpet showroom in NW Portland is hosting an in-depth feng shui seminar with local expert Cindy Garreton.

Read more...

Gardens of Eatin'

Thursday, February 09, 2012

portlandiaLearn how to grow your own veggies from seeds, resulting in the most delicious, freshest produce possible, with this class at the Multnomah County Central Library.

Read more...
>>More blog entries...