Not just a pretty space
A beautifully decorated room gets attention, but our designers agree it must have the essential ingredient: you.
How to buy and care for leather furniture
Furniture stores seem to wrangle more hides than most cattle ranches. And sales of leather sofas, chairs and ottomans show no signs of slowing.
Chic window shades
Window shades don’t have to be bland. Here are a few of our favorites.
Oregon wares
From handmade furniture to cute shops, here’s what we’re loving right now.
Barrel of fun
Adam Radtke has worked in Oregon vineyards for five years and has done woodcraft since he was a kid in his dad’s workshop, so combining the two was natural.
Shark tale
From humble beginnings in a garage to being named one of 10 “American Made” award winners by Martha Stewart, Portland’s Mudshark Studios is rising fast.
My place: Voodoo Doughnuts co-founder Tres Shannon at home
The Portland home of Voodoo Doughnut co-founder Tres Shannon is chockablock with visual deliciousness.
Successful kids’ parties
How to throw a birthday party to please kids and adults.
A moving story
Wendy Burden is a confirmed New Yorker who lives in Portland’s West Hills.