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.

Decorating with books!

BooksBy Nancy Ranchel
Books, books, books. They’re stacked next to the couch, under the table, on the stairs, and spilling off the shelves. Some houses are overrun with books.

Home of the future

2014SS BetterLivingShow2At the 7th annual Better Living Show in Portland’s Expo Center March 29-30, see how businesses are combining technological innovation and sustainability practices to improve our homes and our lives.

How To: Tune-up your door

The sun is shining and it’s warm outside. Now is the time to straighten up entry doors and get them swinging right. Here are the steps for a basic door.