Neutrality act
Bored by off-white walls but not crazy for color? It’s a design dilemma. Garrison Hullinger of Garrison Hullinger Interior Design in Portland demonstrates that neutrals don’t have to be bland.
Fired up
Whether you like traditional or contemporary, wood or gas, there’s a fireplace that fits your style and warms up your winter nights.
Winter trends
Oregon’s arts, crafts, products, stores and more
International Passive House Days
The 9th annual International Passive House Days take place on November 9-11. There are more Passive House buildings on the tour in Oregon than in any other state in the U.S. Check out a single family home in Dundee or a retrofitted office in Portland.
The lightness of being
I am afraid of the dark. And this time of year, there’s a lot of it. My fear is perfectly rational. I’m not some scaredy cat who dreads monsters lurking in the closet. Except for one particularly poor fashion choice of 1982 that shall haunt me for the remainder of my days from a fine wooden hanger because I know what I paid for it. Too much.
Gorge Inspirations
View the beauty and hidden elements of the Historic Columbia River Gorge and Highway at the “Gorge Inspirations” invitational art exhibit at the Architectural Heritage Center.
Mum-vember
The Lan Su Chinese Garden’s most colorful floral display takes place this November, featuring the beloved Chinese chrysanthemum.
Out of the ashes
I have a friend who was hooked on makeover shows. She still talks about an episode in which a hairstylist was about to cut the blond dreadlocks off a girl’s head and instead leaped backwards as though she were staring down Medusa’s snakes.
Mud men and their tarps
For an interesting change of pace, how about a shout out to all the great contractors out there! And, no. I’m not joking. Have you seen my house? It’s that cool because I have awesome contractors. And because I’m a bit nuts. And the guys who work with me humor me every step of the way.
