Wong’s Building Supply and Their Pile of Granite Scrap
By Nancy Ranchel
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.
Old Shoes and Where to Take Them
By Nancy Ranchel
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?
Ultimate Outdoor
We often talk about bringing the outdoors in, but the irony is that many of us often neglect spending quality time outside.
Historic Renovation
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.
Meet the Designer
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.
Old Town Vancouver Shops
By Nancy Ranchel
Funny story: I went shopping in Vancouver this week. Get that confused look off your face — I shop everywhere.
We Went Shopping Salvage Style
We often don’t know what our homes lack until we’ve serendipitously stumbled on that one special item. With this in mind, we’ve spent days exploring a few of Oregon’s finest design stores, and we’ve discovered some truly remarkable salvaged, reclaimed and repurposed items that will give a much-needed dose of character to any room. Here, we show off a few of our favorites.


