A moving story

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

Hillside oasis

2013FebMar Viewpoint 01A steep triangular lot is transformed into a “spaceship” with a spectacular vista of Mount Hood.

Classic Cape Cod

2013FebMar BeginAgain 01Empty nesters revive a 1930s Eastmoreland classic with daring wallpaper and heirloom furniture.

Chic window shades

2013FebMar IdeaBoard Bolliger 02Window shades don’t have to be bland. Here are a few of our favorites.

Commercial cooking

Neha Patel wanted to launch a small food business in Portland, but the cost of leasing a large commercial-grade kitchen proved prohibitive.

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.

Not just a pretty space

2013FebMar NotJustAPrettySpace 04A beautifully decorated room gets attention, but our designers agree it must have the essential ingredient: you.

The power of place

1395187994 c8b6012a16They say you are what you eat. I get that. But you also are where you live whether it be an ornate Victorian or a sparse glass box.