Desirables

Sweet Modern Macramé

Forget your grandmother’s macramé. Local textile artist Sally England’s work is fresh, fun, and a thoroughly modern take on a traditional craft.

06/24/2011 By Amara Holstein

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Slide Show: Holst Architecture’s Smart Little Office Garden

06/21/2011

Out and About

Prefab Beach Rental

Tired of painted seashells and coastal kitsch whenever you head to the shore? This new rental is a modern prefab right off the sand in Oceanside, with muted colors, sleek furnishings, and endless views of the sea.

06/21/2011 By Amara Holstein

good gardens

Holst Architecture’s Smart Little Office Garden

06/21/2011 By Kate Bryant

Sneak Peek

Revamp & Reinvigorate Your House

Local design-build firm Vanillawood transformed a traditional home with new furnishings, color, and wallpaper.

06/20/2011 By Teri Gelber

upcoming events

Grow Your Own Seeds Workshop and Ayers Creek Field Day

06/19/2011 By Kate Bryant

Openings

New Vintage Modern Store

If you like mid-century modern goods, check out this new pop-up shop called Revolver Vintage in NW Portland that spans the globe, from Italy to Denmark to the U.S. in its design offerings.

06/17/2011 By Amara Holstein

contest

Terrarium Craft Contest

enter to win book, video and a darling terrarium kit!

06/16/2011 By Kate Bryant

Out and About

Glassybaby Seconds Sale

Now’s your chance to snap up some of these sweet glass votives by Glassybaby at almost half their usual price at a sale this coming Saturday, June 18, in Seattle.

06/14/2011 By Amara Holstein

Read

Handcrafted Images and Words on Modernism

This book is eye candy for anyone who loves modern domesticity. Leslie Williamson captures the intimate interiors of well-known designers in her book: Handcrafted Modern.

06/14/2011 By Teri Gelber

Openings

New Design Sale Site

Are you an avid sale shopper? Or perhaps you just like to score a great deal? A new design flash-sale site called Fab just launched today, bringing high-design goods into lower price points.

06/09/2011 By Amara Holstein

plant of the week

Oriental Poppies

Fragile looking but tough as nails, these gorgeous old-fashioned flowers are ephemeral but oh-so-worth it!

06/09/2011 By Kate Bryant

$10 and Under

Coasters from Ruby Press

A perfect merging of letterpress skills, local craft, and practicality comes together in these very pretty floral coasters from Portland-based Ruby Press.

06/07/2011 By Amara Holstein

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Want to Learn About Trees?

The City of Portland’s Neighborhood Tree Steward program offers a Heritage Tree workshop

06/06/2011 By Kate Bryant

plant of the week

Chilean flame tree (Embothrium coccineum)

06/03/2011 By Kate Bryant

Desirables

Folding Chairs from Anthropologie

Having a party and need extra seating? Ready to move your dinner outdoors and want something flexible and lightweight? Pick up a few of these pretty summery chairs from Anthropologie and immediately perk up your setting.

06/03/2011 By Amara Holstein

5 Questions

5 Questions for Carpet Expert: Meg Coulter

Carpet merchant, Meg Coulter, tells us the ins and outs of the weaving world and why Lapchi carpets are changing the industry. She’s the go-to girl to help plan, design, and finesse your dream carpet.

06/02/2011 By Teri Gelber

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Cistus Design Nursery

a fine place to drink in springtime

06/01/2011 By Kate Bryant

DIY

A Space-Saving Headboard

Check out this beautiful handmade headboard from local designer Matt Pierce of Wood & Faulk, then make one of your own thanks to his clear and clever how-to guide.

05/31/2011 By Amara Holstein

Shopping Spree

June Wish List at Alder & Co.

Domestic bliss comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, and prices at Alder & Co. Stop by soon to dress up your home or yourself at this wonderful Southwest shop.

05/31/2011 By Teri Gelber