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

Article

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

Article

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

Happenings

Remodelista Local Market

Design blog Remodelista is bringing together some of Portland’s best and brightest artisans in a one-day local market this Saturday, June 4. Come check out the wares and meet small-scale crafters of everything from fragrance to stationery to porcela

05/30/2011 By Amara Holstein

gardening events

Attracting Native Pollinators To Your Garden or Farm

05/29/2011 By Kate Bryant

Article

The Sensual Garden

Artist Jeffrey Bale’s thoughts on making the garden a playground

05/27/2011 By Kate Bryant

$10 and under

Solar Shades at IKEA

Appropriate for rain or shine, these colorful solar-powered lights from IKEA are sure to perk up any porch or deck—and are a deal at $9.99 apiece.

05/27/2011 By Amara Holstein

Out & About

Think It, Design It, Build It

ADX, a community design space, will have its grand opening June 3rd. The giant studio-meets-thinktank-meets factory is a new, shall we say, prototype, for designers of every ilk to share space, tools, ideas, and inspiration.

05/26/2011 By Teri Gelber

DIY

Sew It Yourself

Been eyeing some fabric and wondering how to use it? Seen some curtains you felt you could make yourself? Local store Modern Domestic offers sewing lessons at all skill levels that will let you make everything from quilts to pillows to purses.

05/24/2011 By Amara Holstein

Desirables

Marimekko Online

Finnish company Marimekko has long delighted with its colorful, cheerful graphic prints. Thanks to a new online store at Crate and Barrel, Marimekko is now available with the click of a mouse.

05/23/2011 By Amara Holstein

gardening events

Inviting Vines Garden Tour, Schreiner’s Iris in Bloom, and a Country BBQ

05/23/2011 By Kate Bryant

get dirty

Ready, Set, Plant!

05/20/2011 By Kate Bryant