Outdoor Living Essentials

Holly-KathiaNow that Spring is finally here and warm weather will be upon us soon, let’s talk outdoor living spaces. Holly Stickley of The White Pear features guest blogger Kathia Emery of Emery & Associates.

2014 Kitchen Revival Tour

KitchenRevivalView a number of renovated kitchens in historic homes during this self-guided tour. Learn how you can adapt an older home to a 21st century lifestyle while still retaining its historic character and charm.

Newberg Camellia Festival

FlowerCamellias are native to eastern Asia, but find home in the Pacific Northwest climate. Newberg celebrates the flower each year during the Newberg Camellia festival.

6 ways to reduce stress

Spring in the garden is a joyous time, but hectic too. I’ve discovered a few simple tricks to reduce my stress so that I can enjoy my Spring garden without the guilt.

Repair Café

repair-cafe-longBy Nancy Ranchel
One of Portland’s coolest groups of people got together, again – the Repair Café.

Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival

TulipFestEnjoy more than 40 acres of tulips and daffodils at the 2014 annual Tulip Fest. The festival runs from March 28 to May 4 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm.