Decorate, Design with Salvaged Plastic
By Nancy Ranchel
Salvage in design is my thing, and industrial salvage is where my heart lives. But when it’s time to make a purchase for the house, I don’t discriminate against any type of salvage.
Salvage in design is my thing, and industrial salvage is where my heart lives. But when it’s time to make a purchase for the house, I don’t discriminate against any type of salvage.
The other day I heard a vicious rumor. My friend Cris told me there was a place on McLoughlin with a pile of granite scrap for people to dig through if they so desired.
If you’re a shopper, you probably have a lot of shoes. If you’re female, you probably have a lot of shoes. If you’re into athletics (runner? soccer player?), you probably have a lot of shoes. Whether you buy high end or Payless brand, if you’re American you have a closetful of shoes. It’s a thing with us. Ain’t it great to be an American?
We often talk about bringing the outdoors in, but the irony is that many of us often neglect spending quality time outside.
Oregonians are pioneers. And our state’s eclectic architectural style reflects an adventurous spirit, with everything from majestic Victorians to Craftsman Foursquares gracing our cities.
The changing of seasons brings the desire to freshen our interiors and give new life to the forgotten spaces in our homes. But sometimes we need a creative boost to get started.
Funny story: I went shopping in Vancouver this week. Get that confused look off your face — I shop everywhere.