Market Watch

Cherry Bomb

In the ring with Bing versus Rainier, for cherry champion of the Northwest.

07/24/2012 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

Water Works Wonders

Plumbing that reaches a high level of elegance, from Waterworks and its sister Studio.

07/23/2012 By Kristin Belz

Out and About

Stepping into the Past

From Classical Revival to classic Modernist, five homes worth exploring.

07/21/2012 By Kristin Belz

Market Watch

Mr. Noodle and the Soba Story

Yaki-soba, Soba, and how to enjoy these Asian noodles this summer.

07/17/2012 By Kristin Belz

Out and About

Inside the New Moderns

From boathouse to "Treehouse," new Portland modernist homes open up for a tour on Saturday.

07/16/2012 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

Seattle Mod Squad

Solving modern problems with better basic furniture, made in America.

07/14/2012 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

More than Moody Blues

Cloth & Goods is a lovely new online (and NW Portland) shop for the pure shades produced by the magical indigo plant.

07/14/2012 By Kristin Belz

In the Kitchen

More Spice in Less Space

Gneiss Spice’s magnetic jars put the right spice within reach even when the space is tight.

07/10/2012 By Kristin Belz

Out and About

Taking it to the Streets

News flash: the Street of Dreams and Street of Affordable Homes are not the same streets. But both are pretty nice addresses.

07/09/2012 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

Modurne Movement

The furniture shop where swanky and chic meets comfortable and durable settles into new digs in John’s Landing.

07/08/2012 By Kristin Belz

Market Watch

Sweet-talkin' Summer Desserts

From buckles to betties, cobblers to crisps, the vocabulary of summer fruit desserts is as entertaining as the dishes are delicious.

07/07/2012 By Kristin Belz

Market Watch

Foods to Fuel Sustainable Energy

Load up on the best local foods for sustaining our bodies and our planet.

07/03/2012 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

Outdoors, Comfort Underfoot

An outdoor rug makes a space into a place.

07/02/2012 By Kristin Belz

Entertaining

Party Patterns

Diane Von Furstenberg brings her print prowess to the party.

07/02/2012 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

City Maps Come Alive

4D Cityscape brings 3D puzzles of city maps into the fourth dimension.

07/01/2012 By Kristin Belz

Out and About

Portland Past, Present and Future

The Architectural Heritage Center looks at the City's many plans for the next 30 years and considers newly historic landmarks such as Memorial Coliseum.

06/26/2012 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

Your Sofa Story, Custom Told

Create your own couch? Of course you can, at Perch.

06/25/2012 By Kristin Belz

Market Watch

Around the World on Barbur Blvd.

Tripping through Barbur World Foods is a great way to travel cheaply.

06/25/2012 By Kristin Belz

Market Watch

Flatbread Francais is Gluten-free

Chickpea flour gives gluten-free lovers a delicious option for savory Mediterranean pancakes.

06/24/2012 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

The Good Mod Makes a Good Move

The vintage furniture store stretches out in style in its new digs on both Burnsides, East and West.

06/19/2012 By Kristin Belz