Gather and Bloom

The season of preparing to settle in is upon us. To withstand the bitter cold of winter waiting just around the corner, we must remind ourselves to cultivate community. How might we best do this? Together.

6 Takeaways from the 2018 NW Natural Street of Dreams

Call it dreaming or name it for what it really is: The best place to get inspiration for your next home build or renovation project. Every year, the NW Natural Street of Dreams shows off some of the most interesting and innovative work of builders and designers around Oregon. This year was no different. Here are six things that stood out to us.

Celebrating the Entrepreneurial Spirit with Schoolhouse Electric

If you follow Portland design, you’ve probably heard of Schoolhouse Electric. From inside a century-old factory building in Northwest Portland, their local artisans create light fixtures, clocks, and other fabulous home goods with the belief that something worth owning is worth owning forever.

Getting a Crash Course in Design Excellence

It’s not every day that one gets a chance to spend a morning with top home design experts. So, it was a treat when I recently gathered with my fellow luxury real estate brokers for breakfast and a talk with three of Portland’s finest: Holly Freres of JHL Design, Rachel Browning of Salvage Works, and Kathleen Bierma of Heirloom Homes as they shared the latest trends in home décor.

DIY: Create a Luxe Gallery Wall

Multiple parts, one dramatic statement: It’s never been easier to create a salon-style gallery wall at home.

Shared Vision

Former Nike executive and President of Weinstein PR Lee Weinstein speaks about his new workbook and how to make big-house dreams possible with your partner.