Ecoroofs spring up around Oregon
Save money and save the earth—the perks of topping your home with an ecoroof.
Stellar shelter
When Joe and Linda Kintz replaced a rotting gazebo in their Eugene hillside garden, they wanted more than just a basic garden shed. “We wanted space for storage, but we didn’t want anything ugly,” says Linda. “Those aspects came together in the design.”
Portland painter antiques furniture and walls
A Portland painter gives instant antiquity to everyday objects.
How to make a kids’ hideaway
Nooks and crannies give old homes the character so many desire. But this sweet alcove bed was designed and built for a new home.
Outdoor lighting ideas
Highlight your home with outdoor lighting that packs a style punch.
Color evolution
Produced by the marketing department of Oregon Home
Choosing the right color may seem like the most important part of picking a paint. You want something that pleases the eye and matches your home decor. After all, you look at those walls every day. Paint isn’t just about color, though. You trust your home’s integrity to a thin layer of roll-on protection, so quality is just as important as color.
Birds of a feather
Bend artist Layla Coats collects twigs and rocks on her walks with her dog all around the Pacific Northwest. When she brings them home, the twigs become tiny perches and the rocks fit together as mini stone veneers.
Beekeeping suppliers pop up
So you’ve conquered backyard chickens. What next to do on your urban homestead? Beekeeping is a great choice, as it both helps the plants in your garden and provides you with delicious local honey. Luckily, beekeeping suppliers are popping up around Oregon.
Oregon made products
We round up our favorite products, shops and artists from Oregon for Spring and Summer 2013.
