Readers Remodel: Carol Scott Hess

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Home remodels can be challenging enough for one family to deal with, but when two families are involved, and the home has historic restrictions, the challenges become exponential!

Nostalgia up close

susanlau“Nostalgia up close” is  a solo exhibit at the Architectural Heritage Center featuring paintings and mixed media art by Portland artist Sue Lau.

Making a safe home for dad

HandsWithCaneEventually it happens to us all if we are lucky. We get old and hopefully wise. But with the wisdom comes worsening vision, hearing and less mobility. I had the opportunity to change the interior features of a one-level home for an elderly gentleman to make it safer, more comfortable and even more welcoming to guests. Fortunately for me he was my father and a good client.

Slightly potty about ceramics

PotScotCameron-BellTastes change. An ornate floral flatware I once thought pretty soon looked fussy. The simple charm of a Dhurrie area rug later felt as appealing as a horse-hair shirt. A “timeless” black sofa with red stripes almost immediately appeared full of all kinds of time, most of it best forgotten in the ‘80s.

2012 Kitchen Revival Tour

Passey_05.RFCThe Architectural Heritage Center’s 14th annual Kitchen Revival Tour is scheduled for Saturday April 14th. The self-guided tour provides education and inspiration for homeowners and old house enthusiasts. 

Eric Naslünd

EricNaslundAward-winning photographer Eric Naslünd has worked for publications ranging from Eugene Magazine to The New York Post for the past five years. He has an affinity for capturing people in their element and covering what is not usually seen. “People, their lives, and their spaces all have their underlying story of why,” observes Naslünd.

StickleyPhoto

FredHollyStickleyStickleyPhoto is Fred and Holly Stickley, husband and wife photography & graphic design team, based in Portland, OR.  They are passionate about all things art and culture, which shows with each and every project.  For almost two decades, Fred and Holly have enjoyed photographing for publishers, architects, designers, advertising agencies, and manufacturers of home products.  Fred is also an accomplished musician.  You can check him out at fredstickleymusic.com. And Holly is a small-space garden designer & loves anything  outdoor living, thewhitepear.com.