Homeowners Alicia and Andy Paulson decorated their charming 1927 English-style home in Southeast Portland using a carefully curated collection of handmade crafts and arts, thrift-store antiques and finds. Alicia, a craft designer, and Andy, a nurse, and both state their home is their favorite place to be, and they have created a space that is Continue reading →
With fall in full swing I find myself on a plaid binge. There’s just something about the crisscrossing routine that conjures up memories of cold autumn days filled with hot cider and good times. Now permit me to weave you a vibrant ideabook of plaid pleasure! — Rachel out of Raenovate PBteen Palmer Plaid Shower Continue reading →
The other night I watched a new PBS documentary on Charles and Ray Eames, Branded Charles & Ray Eames: The Architect and the Painter. While it traces their varied output — furniture and films, specifically — their influence on design is undeniable, despite the fact that they really only realized one construction in their career: Continue reading →
The holidays are hectic enough without worrying about cleanup fussy fabrics and picking up the children’ helpless shoes. Below are some ideas for keeping the home guest-worthy — and still have time to appreciate it yourself. Crystal Kitchen + Bath A mudroom is a savior when it comes to managing kids with dirty boots, college Continue reading →
When Ryan Hill chose to design a new office bar because of his magazine, The Toilet Slab, he did not wish to use the exact same old minimalist wall shelving he had seen everywhere. Hill’s magazine is devoted to giving a real-life interior look at multi-purpose garage spaces, so he chose his office should have Continue reading →
Our Expansive tour of modernist architecture in the USA Proceeds down the West Coast into northern California. The nation as a whole was the home to a number of the best and most powerful residential buildings since the middle of last century. But since the climate varies greatly from north to south, its residential architecture Continue reading →
Pumpkin, squash, tomatoes, blackberries, figs, plums — at the time of year produce is available in abundant selection. By preserving these fresh fruits and vegetables in jams, pickles and the like, we can still descend to the delicious bounty far to the colder months. This ideabook stocks a few fantastic products to help make preserving Continue reading →