Chinese Garden free days
To kick off the new year, Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden is free through January 9. General admission is normally $9.50 so the free days are a great deal for a cheap date or family outing.
Winter market
The Portland Farmer’s Market is opening their first Winter Market this weekend.
Basic chicken keeping class
Robert Litt, co-author of A Chicken in Every Yard and founder of Portland’s Urban Farm Store will teach you how to raise your own chickens in this fun class.
The fantasy of a Hugo room
As a kid, I couldn’t understand why adults were content to live in boring houses. I knew that when I was old enough to have my own place, I would decorate every room in a completely different style.
Last minute local gift ideas
Do you still have a few items to check off your list for holiday gifting? Or perhaps you need a hostess gift but have no new ideas. Luckily, we have gathered a smattering of products from local artists and crafters to help you find the perfect last minute gift- and buy local too.
Lake Oswego baker wins Cupcake Wars
Lake Oswego baker Kyra Bussanich won the latest installment of the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” with her gluten-free delicacies.
Decorating home for the holidays
A six-foot tall aluminum Christmas tree stood in my friends’ front window. Strung with sparkling white lights it shimmered like a distorted disco ball. It was meant to be ironic, I figured, crass commercialism as a beacon of hip.
Remodeling: opening the realm of possibilities
I married my husband eight years ago. At the time he lived on a floating home. “Please try living on my houseboat,” he said, “and after a year if you don’t like it, we could sell both of our homes and build.” Well, I adore living on the water, but this home needed major updating.
Tamales in the kitchen
The holidays are a time for family traditions, so start a new one this year with tamales, a common tradition for many families.
