Old meets new Constructed from mill end lumber or reclaimed pallet wood, the console table from Portland design house Von Tundra is sure to become a family heirloom. Sturdy enough to hold its own under a flat-screen TV and also with space inside for a turntable, the made-to-order piece is a blend of modern and conventional. |
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Good works Designer Aurelie Tu’s Crafted Systems collaborates with Portland’s YWCA to create these felt vessels. The vases, which use an interlocking weave rather than glue or stitching, provide YWCA women with real-life skills and you with the perfect handcrafted display piece. |
Paper blooms The perfect decoration for any celebration, these tissue paper pom-poms from Portland company PomLove would also look great grouped in a corner of a room to provide a burst of color. The almost Dahlia-like blooms are available in any color combination to suit your fancy. |
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Hanging gardens Tiny fairylike indoor gardens, terrariums are a must-have. Andy Kovel and Justin Parker of Portland’s Esque Studios take it one step further with these hanging beauties, whose gentle silhouettes are offset by the sturdy leather strap from which they are hung. |
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Rack it up The Merkled Studio in Portland wanted to come up with a way to use salvaged steel loam ends from a weaving company a few blocks from the studio. The results are these shockingly colored pot racks with organic lines that are sturdy enough to display your cast iron pan collection. |
Single use serviette With the ease of paper towels but the luxury of cloth, it’s a wonder |
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Map it out Portland artist Megan Scheminske creates minimalist paintings of favorite Pacific Northwest locations based on the way they appear on Google maps. Show your local love with modern lines and stark colors. |
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Shag-adelic Portland-based TalkingSquid updates classic ’70s shag pillows and rag rugs in a modern, eco-friendly way. Made out of recycled T-shirts, the plush items are perfect for injecting a little comfort and whimsy into your space. |
La fée verte Portlander Andy Paiko’s intricate |
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Road trip Portland’s Cargo is filled floor-to-ceiling with textiles, furniture and more. Now North Coast trinket lovers and exotic furniture fans can get their fix at Cargo’s Astoria shop. |