Collecting, locating, displaying
Most people collect something. Actually, let’s put it this way – cool people collect stuff. Cool stuff. Covetable things.
Art Swap
Well, we did it. We had a successful art swap. People came – and they brought art. They swapped, they haggled, they considered their options, and they made decisions. They also ate and got their knives sharpened. Here’s how it broke down – what worked and didn’t, and what we would do to improve the swapping.
An Alternative Wreath and Tree
Sometimes the holidays can be overwhelming. Years ago I decided to abandon much of the decorating, including the tree, wreath and garlands, in favor of sleep and holiday get-togethers. I haven’t regretted that decision, but I might be able to pull off an alternative wreath or tree without too much added stress.
Top Oregon shops, products and artists
From eco-friendly wood creations to delicate textiles, here’s what we’re loving in Oregon this season.
Heart of Wood repurposes wood scraps
Produced by the marketing department of Oregon Home
When Sharon and Bob Lewis come across wood destined for chipping or the fireplace, they often see wood destined for another purpose: to become finely crafted objects for the home, the kind of pieces passed down from generation to generation.
Put it on a pedestal
Make a statement in the bathroom with an eye-catching pedestal sink.
Standalone home offices increase in popularity
Produced by the marketing department of Oregon Home
Ever been trapped on a crowded freeway at rush hour and wish you could have walked to work? Well, that’s exactly what happened to Mark Welker. A recruiter for a major insurance company, Welker grew weary of the nearly one-hour drive into Portland from his home in Canby.
Kenton Repair Cafe
OK folks, it’s time to grab your broken toaster and get your repair-groove on. No broken toaster? How about a ripped hem, a non-functioning bike? Maybe a lesson on how to repair a flat tire on your bike, or a diagnosis on your broken speaker?
The joy of buckets
A collection of buckets can save your bacon in any number of ways. Is the lowly bucket the little black dress of home décor? No, in theory, one LBD is all you need. A bucket collection is more like black shoes – you can never have too many.
Guilt by plastic
After a recent comment about the evils of plastic, a friend asked, Why are you anti-plastic? Good question. Have you noticed how many ways that concern for the environment can exhibit itself? Some people care primarily about energy and / or emissions; others care about the source of their food and what chemicals might be on it (and therefore in them).
