This ain’t no disco
Several years ago at a friend’s house, I met a young woman married to a man old enough to be her father. She was beautiful. He was rich. She loved to dance. He claimed two left feet. She said she longed to go out dancing but her husband preferred to stay home. Now, I don’t like to think of myself as judgmental but I may as well have donned black robes and slammed a gavel as she leaned in to confide how they resolved their differences.
Get the look: A writer’s refuge at the Heathman Hotel
The Heathman Hotel has hosted some of the best contemporary writers in the world. A newly remodeled room at the downtown Portland hotel pays homage to those visiting authors.
Fab faucets
As one of the most utilitarian rooms in the house, the bathroom often gets short shrift in the design department, but something as simple as a great sink faucet can make a big splash.
Current craze
Unusual shapes, different design and a splash of whimsy and fantasy.
Digital design
Matt Kennedy produces ceramics using unique digital tools under his Portland studio Port Rhombus Design.
Garbage in, garbage out
There’s always room for improvement when it comes to reducing waste.
Bathrooms 2.0
Make saving resources a priority when you remodel.
Young and fresh
Improve the health of your child’s room with eco-friendly options.
Walk on the wild side
You may walk all over it. But never take it for granted.
