What’s not to like about a porch? Throw in a porch swing and you’re in heaven. By bridging indoors and out, the porch connects with your neighbors and your street. During the “HISTORIC PORCHES OF PORTLAND” talk, Jack Bookwalter and Jane Morrison will discuss the history of the American porch and explain the role it plays in society.
In the early 20th century, building houses on spec became a trend. During the “FROM SPECULATION TO PRESERVATION: RICE BROS’ CRAFTSMAN HOMES IN IRVINGTON” lecture, historic-preservation consultants Kimberli Fitzgerald and Amy McFeeters-Krone will discuss the architecture of Robert and Archie Rice, the contractors who used plans from Craftsman magazine and other sources to design their homes, many of which are in Portland’s Irvington neighborhood.
In the United States, green buildings are attracting the attention of architects, builders, public officials, environmentalists and homeowners, as they come to realize the important role historic buildings play in sustainable development.
It’s the personal touches that make your home unique. In “ACCESSORIZING,” a Portland Community College class that interior designer Pamela Sandall teaches, you’ll learn professional tips on creating visual impact, with a special focus on window dressing.
At Portland Community College’s “SEASONAL DECORATING AND BRINGING THE OUTSIDE IN,” Janie Mayer will explain how to use color and inspiration from the outdoors to improve the look of the inside of your home.
In our HGTV world, having the right furniture isn’t enough; you also need to know how to artfully arrange it.
The SALEM COLLECTORS MARKET features unusual and one-of-a-kind items.
More than 200 tables of antique paintings, vintage glassware and kitchen items, and collectible toys are just some of what you’ll find at the ROSE CITY COLLECTOR’S MARKET.
Have you left white sheets hanging in your living room’s picture windows because you can’t decide whether you should spring for custom shades, buy some off-the-shelf curtain panels or hire a home couture pro to whip up some luxe drapery? Oregon Home asked four draperymakers and a window coverings expert to detail what a well-dressed window looks like.
Seedy motels and a nonexistent street scene used to define this inner east gateway to downtown Portland, but the transformation of a former Travel Lodge into the hipster The Jupiter Hotel has helped turn this district into a worthy shopping outpost.
