Neutrality act
Bored by off-white walls but not crazy for color? It’s a design dilemma. Garrison Hullinger of Garrison Hullinger Interior Design in Portland demonstrates that neutrals don’t have to be bland.
Fired up
Whether you like traditional or contemporary, wood or gas, there’s a fireplace that fits your style and warms up your winter nights.
Winter trends
Oregon’s arts, crafts, products, stores and more
Something old, something new
A Northeast Portland home combines Craftsman design with modern family life.
21 ways to get a warm cozy winter home using textures, colors and light
Easy ways to make your rooms more inviting during the long winter months inside.
International Passive House Days
The 9th annual International Passive House Days take place on November 9-11. There are more Passive House buildings on the tour in Oregon than in any other state in the U.S. Check out a single family home in Dundee or a retrofitted office in Portland.
The lightness of being
I am afraid of the dark. And this time of year, there’s a lot of it. My fear is perfectly rational. I’m not some scaredy cat who dreads monsters lurking in the closet. Except for one particularly poor fashion choice of 1982 that shall haunt me for the remainder of my days from a fine wooden hanger because I know what I paid for it. Too much.
Gorge Inspirations
View the beauty and hidden elements of the Historic Columbia River Gorge and Highway at the “Gorge Inspirations” invitational art exhibit at the Architectural Heritage Center.


