APPRECIATION

Ada Louise Huxtable, RIP

A strong, smart, critical voice, she led the important discussion about architecture and our culture for half a century.

01/14/2013 By Kristin Belz

PLANTWISE: GARDEN EVENTS

Spring Fever!

Portland's Yard, Garden & Patio Show kicks off spring in the Pacific Northwest!

01/13/2013 By Kate Bryant

DESIRABLES

The Dutch Design Chair

Corrugated cardboard furniture that is definitely not by Frank Gehry: it packs flat and comes in colors and patterns.

01/08/2013 By Kristin Belz

DIY

Paperwhites Bring Spring Early

The fragrance and beauty of Narcissus gets us through the winter days and grays.

01/06/2013 By Kristin Belz

PLANTWISE: Garden Design

Five Surefire Winter Interest Plants for Portland Gardeners

01/03/2013 By Kate Bryant

DESIRABLES

Wood Love

Heartwood is lovin' the Oregon Black Walnut, salvaging it from the firewood pile and transforming it into elegant furniture.

01/01/2013 By Kristin Belz

DESIRABLES

Time Passages

A trio of decidedly non-digital classic calendars from Nikki McClure to Massimo Vignelli to the Slingshot Collective marks the new year.

12/31/2012 By Kristin Belz

GARDENING

January Plantwise: Keep Your Yard in Shape

Your to-do list for winter garden maintenance

12/20/2012 By Kate Bryant

UNDER $10

Light For All the Senses

Candlepower lights up the long nights and soothes all our senses.

12/18/2012 By Kristin Belz

DESIRABLES

Chair, Unfolded

This clever piece of Dutch-designed, flat-packed polypropylene is not your grandfather's folding chair.

12/17/2012 By Kristin Belz

DIY

Model Buildings

Leggo my Lego architectural icons and landmarks! Kits let you build your own Villa Savoye, Fallingwater or White House.

12/16/2012 By Kristin Belz

APPRECIATION

Modernism With Curves

Oscar Niemeyer perfected a sensuous, Brazilian brand of mid-century modernism.

12/11/2012 By Kristin Belz

SLIDE SHOW

Get Happy With Jonathan Adler

It’s all smiles when Happy Chic-ster Jonathan Adler comes to town.

12/10/2012 By Kristin Belz

PLANTWISE: GARDEN DESIGN

Plan Your Winter Garden

Tips for creating a haven in your garden this winter

12/03/2012 By Kate Bryant

HOLIDAYS

Glorious Greens at Anna Mara

Seasonal beauty comes in garlands, wreaths, tins and terracotta at Anna Mara Floral Design.

11/26/2012 By Kristin Belz

DESIRABLES

Hometown Team Spirit

Your homies will feel the love with pillows from Schoolhouse Electric and Yellow Owl that proclaim "You are the champion...of your home."

11/26/2012 By Kristin Belz

BREAKING BLOG NEWS

Plantwise Joins At Home

Plantwise finds a new home with the At Home blog, joining writer Kristin Belz

11/26/2012 By Kate Bryant

DESIRABLES

Bean Bag Bonanza

The ultimate in lounge act furniture is a perfect stage for children or adults.

11/26/2012 By Kristin Belz

GARDENING

December Plantwise: To-Do This Month

Leaves to rake and books to read for December gardening

11/21/2012 By Kate Bryant

Article

Mud Sweat and Cheer Holiday Show

locally designed and made ceramic planters for sale at seasonal art show

11/19/2012 By Kate Bryant