Boys Fort: cool guy stuff

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Boys Fort beckons. Wandering through the pop-up shop is almost as much fun as sneaking into the “No Girls Allowed” forts of childhood. Boys Fort is chock full of the kinds of things that beg closer inspection. Like desk lamps made from vintage cage front mechanic’s lights. Or birch bark containers that look as if they were just peeled from the tree.

Home is where the art is

WilliamsSonoma1The Williams-Sonoma Homestore in Portland inspires the ideal hostess in my head. She’s the one who graciously welcomes guests with drinks in Baccarat crystal chilled with chic and smart stainless steel “ice” cubes, serves hors d’oeuvres from the little wood-topped kitchen island, before settling back in an adorable little Parisian flea market chair to raise a glass and say “Cheers!”

Clean up your laundry routine

laundryIn this class at the Portland Homestead Supply Co. you’ll learn how to make your own laundry detergent and dryer balls, making your laundry routine better for your health and the planet.

Coffee Fair

Coffee-Fair-2011-side-1Learn about coffees from around the globe or just how to brew a better cup at home in this two day festival at the World Forestry Center.

The cold as design muse

TikkiTissueTARGETOn my umpteenth day of hacking and coughing — don’t worry, the computer screen doubles as a sneeze guard  —  my thoughts naturally turned to creating a stylish recovery room.

Fresh start

2012DecJan_Homeward_HandPrintedPillowsDelicious design, fabulous furniture and more than a few glorious gifts.

Homeward bound

2012DecJan_Homeward_ArchitectSusanCollard01These books can take you into a different world, even if you don’t read a word. Architect Susan Collard creates art books that open up and unfold like mystic tales.

Mod earth mother

Jayme Jenkins digs dirt. But she’s not the country type. That presented a problem when she sought garden accessories for her Eugene home.

Prize winning

2012DecJan_Homeward_PrizeJennifer Streit’s store, Prize, was inspired by her love of vintage items and by something her older sister would say.