Barns of Oregon

Writer Sophia Bennett and photographer Matthew Eaton explore the history and beauty of Oregon barns. “They captured my imagination,” Eaton says when asked what he loves about barns. “Over decades of providing protection and fighting gravity, the character they developed was largely forgotten by all but a few who took notice of their crooked frames, bulging belt-lines and thinning roofs and saw beauty not only in the total package but in the individuality of their parts.”

Behind the Scenes at the 2016 Street of Dreams

This year NW Natural’s Street of Dreams is showcasing five luxury homes set on Tumwater Reserve Winery in West Linn, Oregon. Here’s a behind the scenses glimpse at the progress of each multimillion dollar home and projected renderings of the finished houses.

Creating a Table from Salvage

Writer Nancy Ranchel takes a field trip to Vintage Industrial in Phoenix, Arizona and divulges valuable tips on what to expect when ordering custom salvage furniture.

Repair Café Etiquette

Do you want some Repair Café etiquette? Our blog writer Nancy Ranchel visits a Repair Café event and offers tips.

Trend Alert: Moroccan Rugs

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With Moroccan rugs being one of this year’s essential home accessories we felt it time to take the deep dive. Our conclusion: buyer beware.