DIY Terrarium Workshop
Head over to the Birds & Bees Nursery on October 18 from 10am to 6pm to make your own terrarium using carnivorous plants!
Scarecrows in the Garden
Visit the Oregon Garden to see locally designed scarecrows during this month-long scarecrow festival. Runs October 1st to 31st.
Distinguish a Room with a Little Detail: Artisan Copper
By Jack Wade
Artisan copper stands out and outshines with its exquisite living finishes and hand-hammered textures.
Weird Eco-Habits
By Nancy Ranchel
Recently a group of friends discovered that when using a restaurant or store bathroom, I take home the empty toilet roll if I use the last of it.
Family-Friendly Remodel
A young family remodels their 100-year-old home.
Restoring History
This grand American Foursquare home is a local celebrity.
Jon Shadel
Jon Shadel is a Portland-based writer with a penchant for simple, functional design. While he is originally from Maryland and has traveled on four continents, Shadel couldn’t escape the allure of Oregon’s volcanic mountains and windswept coast. When not writing for Oregon Home magazine, you’ll find him sipping coffee in one of Portland’s many cafes … Read more
Total Transformation
The finished remodel hardly resembles the original home. The stunning transformation involved a 600-square-foot addition and a 1,600-square-foot remodel.


