The great cover-up

2011AugSept_Homeward_AcanthusUpolsteryShop_01Customers come to Acanthus upholstery shop in Portland with everything from solid sofas to vague ideas. Anne Thompson helps them realize their dreams in eco-friendly fashion.

Designing home work

Independent design Studio Gorm  in Eugene offers a unique collection of limited-run furniture, lamps and other household products.2011AugSept_Homeward_StudioGorm_01

Living color

2011AugSept_LivingColor_01Interior designer Allison Smith immerses herself into detective work to get to the heart of the perfect palette.

Get the look: Jupiter Hotel

2011AugSept_ModernComfortOne-night stands aren’t often pretty. But designer Colin Fjeld aimed to make an overnight stay at The Jupiter Hotel a beautiful experience worth bringing home.

Hilltop home and hearth

2011AugSept_HomeAndHearth_01Steve Nemirow and Julie O’Toole designed a hilltop home that incorporates their love of books, gardening, art and cooking.

My place: Chelsea Cain

2011AugSept_ChelseaCainVenture inside the home of Chelsea Cain, best-selling Portland author of bloody crime novels, and Nancy Drew fan.