Sophisticated and Smart Living… With Kids

by Rachel Bucci

For Amy Carnahan, interior designer and mother to three children under 8, the idea that family-friendly spaces can peacefully coexist with sophisticated design is nowhere more evident than in her own light-infused Portland ranch.

Fifth-Wall Wonder

by Jay Shenai

Ceilings are the fifth wall of every room, and yet they are arguably the most underappreciated part of any structure.

Savvy at the Seashore

by Britany Robinson

Lincoln City has enough action along Highway 101 that visitors must veer off the highway whenever possible to experience the natural Oregon Coast. Long, sandy beaches and striking, moss-covered cliffs along with the city’s beautiful Devils Lake are just some of the draws. These were magnetic pulls for Keith and Jennifer Fowler, who recently moved back to Lincoln City after a 10 year hiatus in Beaverton.

Density Meets Design

by Emily Zahniser

Increasing populations and the rising cost of housing inspires these Oregonians to think outside of the single-family lot

Discover St Johns

by Rebecca Schullman

If you ask the locals, they’ll tell you that St. Johns is known for a lot more than just its namesake bridge. This quaint North Portland neighborhood has its own distinct identity; it’s one steeped in its welcoming and friendly small-town feel (where you can’t help but run into people you know!) but with the draws of the city life, which makes it a distinctly worthwhile weekend venture. Here are some of our favorite local offerings.