Eric Naslünd

EricNaslundAward-winning photographer Eric Naslünd has worked for publications ranging from Eugene Magazine to The New York Post for the past five years. He has an affinity for capturing people in their element and covering what is not usually seen. “People, their lives, and their spaces all have their underlying story of why,” observes Naslünd.

StickleyPhoto

FredHollyStickleyStickleyPhoto is Fred and Holly Stickley, husband and wife photography & graphic design team, based in Portland, OR.  They are passionate about all things art and culture, which shows with each and every project.  For almost two decades, Fred and Holly have enjoyed photographing for publishers, architects, designers, advertising agencies, and manufacturers of home products.  Fred is also an accomplished musician.  You can check him out at fredstickleymusic.com. And Holly is a small-space garden designer & loves anything  outdoor living, thewhitepear.com.

Not just a doorknob

knob_1_compressedI have hung old doors throughout my house. Old doors require old knobs, so I have invested in quite a few. And of course, once they’re sitting around the house, in plain view, other ideas come up.

Spring floral workshop

inkandpeatPortland’s Ink & Peat is hosting a workshop this weekend where you can learn to use seasonal materials to create lush floral arrangements.

Nancy Ranchel

Nancy-Ranchel

Portlander Nancy Ranchel is an accountant who offsets the practicality of her day job with extravagant and outrageous remodeling projects, often involving massive amounts of scrap metal.  In her free time she can be found dreaming up new ways to turn her house into an art installation, digging through scrap heaps, and contemplating a world without plastic. Read about it on her blog.

Give a stump a good home

stump_-_sherry_3-16-12_permissionWhen I see stumps for sale at furniture chain stores, I feel more than a little disdain. Now, I love a stump table. I love stumps, period. But a stump from a chain store? That’s just wrong.

Wedi system seminar

wediPortland’s Emser Tile is hosting a seminar where contractors, architects and designers can learn more about Wedi systems.

Irish warmth and style

irish_blanketWe were supposed to take a humble ferry across the channel. At the last minute, due to a technical glitch, the ferry company bumped all its passengers onto a fancy cruise ship for the few hour ride to Ireland to visit my cousin.  My daughter first noticed the boat’s name: Ulysses. Perfect. It was that particular James Joyce novel that made my daughter want to see Dublin.

Being successful with roses

rosecareRoses are classic, romantic, and perfect especially in Portland, the City of Roses. Learn how to grow these beauties successfully in this class from Portland Nursery.