Seaside romance

2012AprMay_SeasideRomance_16Old World mixes with country contemporary in a Gearhart cottage. The owners’ shop, Sesame and Lilies in Cannon Beach, shares a distinctive aesthetic with their home.

From market to kitchen

Lincoln restaurant chef Jenn Louis gives advice on how to turn a trip to the farmers market into a stunningly simple spring supper for friends.

Tour of Remodeled Homes

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The Tour of Remodeled Homes is helpful. Instead of getting lost in an infinite exploration of virtual remodel sites, you can walk through actual remodeled houses.  

Public raising

raisingCome witness the spectacular feat of an entire timber frame home being raised in Lake Oswego, just like the barn raisings of yesteryear.

Bonsai Whack-n-Chat

bonsaiWho could resist the charm of diminutive trees? Learn how to be a bonsai master in this demonstration at Dennis’ 7 Dees.

Mosaics add flair, personality to your space

Mosaic-1---stairsMy stairs are pretty cool. People like the risers, as they are colorful, broken tile mosaics. I did not create these mosaics myself. I can’t even cut paper. I can, however, come up with lots of ideas. Read on for a few variations on this effect for those of you who would like to jazz up an area of your home.