The Design District
Not Your Granny's Doilies
I admit it—I was initially skeptical of Modern-twist’s silicone place mats, Vinotagz...
Call for Entries! Portland Spaces' Root Awards
Have you heard about our new design awards, the Root Awards? No? Let me explain …
The November/December issue of Portland Spaces will be a celebration of the best in Portland design—from architecture a…
REMINDER: Esque at Olio Tonight!
Stop by Olio United tonight for the Esque opening and be sure to have a drink at clarklewis, across the street. Reception starts at 7pm. Find all the details here...
Tune up your eco knowledge at Ecohaus
Starting tonight there are some informative meetings and talks at Ecohaus at 819 SE Taylor Street. Brief update: Ecohaus used …
A MySpace for Your Home: bonAbode.com
Chris Cardy, owner of Delia, a handmade steel furniture company in N Portland sent me an email today about his new venture, bonAbode.com.
He calls it a “MySpace for homes.” My in…
Flutter's New Furniture Line
Eames Stamps Now Available
As I mentioned waaaaay back in January, the USPS is honoring furniture designers Charles and Ray Eames with their very own beautiful postage stamps.
Well, it’s final…
Michael Arras Lounge Chair
In our March issue’s Desirables section, I featured Portlander Michael Arras’s handmade lounge chair. When I sat in it, I thought, hm, it’d be nice something to put my feet up on.
And voila! Michael added an ottoman. It’s like he read my mind.
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Update: Esque at Olio
I love when two great Portland companies team up. Mark your calendars for this: Korinne James and Cathy McMurray at Olio United (1028 SE Water Ave) are exhibiting beautiful glass work from Esque Studio...
Call for Entries for Show2008
If you’re a furniture-maker, fabricator, or otherwise have a creative vision and are handy with tools, head’s up: *The bi-annual ShowPDX, a showcase of innovative furniture makers in Portland, has announced their 2008 call for entr…
