Recycled Glass (Yes, I’m Talking Wine Bottles!)
By Nancy Ranchel
Does this happen to you? You go to pull out your recycling, and you notice the freakish amount of liquor bottles in the glass bin. You pause. You think about what the recycle guy (mine are guys) must think of you. You hope that instead of judging, they just wish you’d invite them to your next party. But you suspect they’re judging.
Find Something to Treasure at the Junk Bonanza!
The Bonanza is the place for antiquers, junkers and flea market lovers and this year they’re coming to Portland! As a Silver sponsor of this awesome event Oregon Home would love to see you at the show!
Garden Makeover On A Budget
To stay on budget, there were no design drawings, instead lawn paint was used to outline the pathway and planting berms. Our goal was to design a beautiful garden with a sense of order, while retaining the integrity of the surrounding woods.
Achieving sustainability in Bend
If you’ve visited Bend, in the last few years, you’ve seen that it has grown. A lot. In fact, according to The U.S. Census Bureau it has the 7th fastest growth rate in the country. That kind of growth can have a big impact on the environment and the people of Bend are not only known for their friendliness, but also a collective spirit toward being an Earth-friendly community.
Visit Colorhouse’s New Retail Outpost for a Free Paint Sample and Color Advice
It’s time to start planning fall painting projects. Turn to Colorhouse for fall color trends and inspiration!
A Fresh Perspective on Bungalow Interiors
When you think of a Craftsman Bungalow interior, you likely picture traditional finishes: deep colors, natural wood trim, built-in bookshelves and maybe a Stickley chair or two. But five Pacific Northwest companies are collaborating to offer a fresh perspective on Bungalow interiors: The Bungalow Company, Colorhouse Paint, Rejuvenation Inc., Clayhaus Ceramics and McCoy Millwork.
Maximalism and Salvage
By Nancy Ranchel
What’s my design philosophy? I knew I wasn’t a minimalist – never that! – but whatever the direct opposite of minimalism is, that would probably describe me. Maximalism? Was that even a thing? Turns out it is, and I would say I’m a type of maximalist – a salvage maximalist.