Desirables

Pendleton Goes to the Pool

Now you can cover up and dry off with Pendleton towels for beach, bath and beyond.

06/18/2012 By Kristin Belz

To Read

Diggin’ In With Michelle

Ms. Obama digs into the dirt and dishes on what’s growing in America’s home gardens.

06/17/2012 By Kristin Belz

Market Watch

Dips and Finger Foods Dance Together

Eating with your hands, adult style.

06/12/2012 By Kristin Belz

Out and About

English Summer

Celebrate all things Anglo-style without crossing the pond.

06/11/2012 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

Indigo Sunshine

The mood is Mediterranean at Indigo Traders in Multnomah Village.

06/11/2012 By Kristin Belz

Recipes for giving

Fathers Have Their Day Too

Dad probably wouldn't mind a fancy shaving kit – or being served a fresh, oven-baked Austrian pancake breakfast in bed.

06/10/2012 By Kristin Belz

Market Watch

Angel Food Cake the Easy Way

Sometimes homespun and D-lish don’t have to mean totally DIY. Angel food is one of those times.

06/05/2012 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

Dear Ida, Will You Paint My House?

Honor your humble home with its own custom-drawn portrait.

06/04/2012 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

Beam & Anchor, House & Home

The essence of today's Portland: solid quality, in it for the long term.

06/03/2012 By Kristin Belz

$10 and under

Elegant Eco-taining

How to party without trashing the planet.

06/02/2012 By Kristin Belz

Market Watch

Tiny Turnips White as Snow

They're so fresh, these glowing little globes of turnip tenderness don't even need to be cooked.

05/29/2012 By Kristin Belz

Around Town

City Brainstorming

Lots of goals and metrics, but where's the design in the Portland Plan?

05/28/2012 By Kristin Belz

Slide Show

Do Fence Me In

There are nearly as many kinds of fences as neighbors who make them. Take a tour in this visual diary.

05/28/2012 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

In the Garden of the Curious and Unique

Yesterday and Tomorrow, but right for today too.

05/27/2012 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

Ralph Rapson Redux

New yet old furniture for patio or poolside recycles mid-century modern classics in more ways than one.

05/22/2012 By Kristin Belz

Market Watch

Ready for Rhubarb

Make a syrup that’ll add tart tastiness to today’s spring spritzers.

05/21/2012 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

Owls That Keep On Ticking

You don’t have to sift through dusty vintage store shelves to get the old timey owl theme tickin’ in the kitchen.

05/21/2012 By Kristin Belz

To Read

The 50 Mile Bouquet

Local and sustainable hits the florist shop.

05/20/2012 By Kristin Belz

Market Watch

Favor Curry Flavor

Chow down on a healthy meal full of flavor by dipping into the curry.

05/15/2012 By Kristin Belz

DIY

LOL with Lamp-In-A-Box

Make your own designs or pick an old favorite, from Barbie to the Beatles and beyond.

05/14/2012 By Kristin Belz