Creative ReUse Library
Portland’s ReBuilding Center unveiled their Creative ReUse Library, a collection of creative reuse ideas to decorate your home and garden.
The Pink Swan Project
Following up on their successful Pink Wishbone Project, SUITE New York has launched it’s second year benefit, The Pink Swan Project. SUITE got nineteen fabulous designers to put their own spin on the classic Swan Chair, and they are just so darn pretty.
Old is the new new
She was beautiful, no question. She had great bones and an aura of elegance. But there was something romantically tragic about her past. She’d been neglected, fallen on hard times, an innocent victim of changing fashions who deserved better and stirred all my Dickensian rescue fantasies.
Historic buildings can do that.
Davis Graveyard
For over a decade, the Davis Graveyard has been attracting visitors from all over the Portland area to their spooky abode.
Northwest Permaculture Convergence
Learn how to take out your driveway, add a new garden and more in this weekend of workshops focusing on permaculture, the development of sustainable and self-sufficient agricultural ecosystems.
The perfect bath
Some gourmands recall every detail of a favorite meal. Listening to their descriptions can be a tad uncomfortable. Fair warning: This may be worse. I want to wallow for a moment in the memory of the perfect bath.
Picking a Street Tree to Fit Your Needs
The best street trees can provide shade and even improve your property value. However, the wrong choice could buckle the sidewalk or interfere with power lines. How to choose?
Garlic class
Connor Voss of Diggin’ Roots Farm is coming to the Portland Homestead Supply Company to teach you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about garlic.
Serving Up Style
I remain eternally optimistic in my attempts at entertaining. Although chances of the meal tasting delicious are slim, the odds of the night being memorable are very high indeed. But after seeing the fantastic dining room creations this weekend at Serving Up Style I feel the need to up the ante in the decor department.
Kitchen and Bath remodeling seminars
Are you interested in remodeling your kitchen or bathroom? Certified designer Kristine LeVernois is giving two seminars next weekend on kitchen and bath design and remodeling.
