Carrie Mae Weems: Portland Art Museum

kitchen-table15The retrospective of photographer Carrie Mae Weems at the Portland Art Museum reminds me to stop and feel both life’s momentous and mundane moments.

A moving story

2013FebMar AMovingStory 01Wendy Burden is a confirmed New Yorker who lives in Portland’s West Hills.

Spring into action

2013FebMar EditorsPage 01I decided that “turning point” was an appropriate label for this issue, one that straddles wintry February and March, the wild first month of spring.

Welcome home

Sprucing up an entryway can transform any house. Here’s how.

Couch bound

couchboundHave you ever considered the places or homes where you really love to crash on the couch? I’m not talking about an OK couch where you can take a load off, but a place where you’re as comfy as at home.

Shark tale

2013FebMar Homeward SharkTale 02From humble beginnings in a garage to being named one of 10 “American Made” award winners by Martha Stewart, Portland’s Mudshark Studios is rising fast.