Joie de Vivre

Brian Schmidt and his team of subcontractors achieved what everyone thought was an impossible task: building “Joie de Vivre,” a complex, ultra-modern home for the 2015 NW Natural Street of Dreams in six short months.

Celebrity Homes

Get a closer look at the homes of Tres Shannon, Hershel Yatovitz, Vitaley and Kimberly Paley,  and Gerry Lopez.

Oregon Style

More and more, Oregonians want to know who, where and with what their products are being made. So as we crept out of the darkness of an Oregon winter, we sought out handcrafted items that embodied our states, entrepreneurial spirit and welcomed a new spring.

Editor’s Letter

In this issue, we show the homes of local Oregon celebrities. Tres Shannon, the owner of Voodoo Doughnut, famous chef Vitaly Paley and wife Kimberly, world-renowned surfer Gerry Lopez, former Trail Blazer Channing Frye and Chris Isaak’s lead guitarist, Hershel Yatovitz, were all kind enough to let us step inside their personal spaces.

Lighting and Salvage

Well, folks, it’s time to revisit the DIY corner, that weird spot where salvage and some electric cord meet with you in the middle. If you’re lucky, you bring with you some hand / eye coordination and the ability to read directions. If you have neither of those skills, come hang out with me. I can commiserate.

Mouse In The Tulip Box

There are many lessons about bulbs I could teach you — designing, sourcing, and planting, but I think you’ll really appreciate this one — learned first hand by yours-truly, the hard way.

The Truth About Paint Color Matching

 The quickest and easiest way to give your home a fresh, updated look is by changing the color of your walls, or touching up an existing color for a refreshed look.

Remodling Today???

  WOW! 2015 is turning into a banner year for our members. All professionals in the remodeling industry are very busy andtheir great work re-enforces the homeown- er’s decision to improve their existing home rather than moving. The value of staying in your own home has never been greater. Remodeling is an exciting time for … Read more

The Oregon Remodelers Association Award Winners

Oregon Remodelers Association/NARI is proud to present the winners of the Outstanding Remodeling Achievement Awards for 2015. Each of the projects featured represents that remodeler’s unique response to the needs of the client.