This week, millions of people are posting pictures of their kids with backpacks and first day of school clothes. It’s such a kick to see those eager young faces and their carefully chosen outfits that will one day serve as objects of extreme mortification, then amusement, then nostalgia and finally, inspiration for revivals. I wish I had a similar record of transformation of my kids’ rooms.
The 9th Annual Cannon Beach Cottage Tour is this weekend. Homes in historic Tolovana Park will open their doors to the public on Saturday September 8th from 10am-4pm.
The Historic Preservation League of Oregon presents a tour of historic homes in Eugene’s South University neighborhood. The walkable tour includes mainly homes from the mid to late 1920s.
I am having the best summer. This deck project is insanely fun, and it’s developing just like I had hoped. Better than I hoped. But will it be done by Oct. 31, our deadline?
The fall garden can be as showy and vibrant as the summer spectacular. It’s all in knowing how to plant for the season.
Liven up your table with patterns.
The mix of natural stone and dark wood gives this kitchen a “kind of Northwest, organic, modern lodge look,” says Tammy Lefever, president of Interior Motives.
Handwoven, antique, overdyed — the beauty of rugs lies in the varied techniques that transform your floor into art.
Make updates with an eye toward aging in place.
