Our kind of porch swing
photo by Roman Barrett, courtesy of Ilan Dei Jump into the hot seat with us: the IDV Love Seat, that is. The elegant aluminum swing is part of Venice, California-based designer Ilan Dei’s Cruiser...
View ArticleOld house hack: making old windows more efficient
photo courtesy of Indow Windows If you have a historical home, you typically spend gobs of money replacing drafty windows. Portlander Sam Pardue wasn’t happy with that option, so the serial...
View ArticleFrom Instagram to retail: Eric Trine’s success story
photo courtesy of Eric Trine Further proof that the freshest designs are being cooked up in restaurants: Eric Trine‘s Octahedron stool. Last year, the Ojai Rancho Inn commissioned the seat for its new...
View ArticleTransform your walls in seconds—without paint
courtesy of Walls by Mur Transforming your walls (and getting the look of wallpaper) just got easier–especially if you’re a renter. These adhesive decals let you create your own pattern with a...
View Article5 stunning, supersize artworks from Western artists
photo by Thomas J. Story We’ve all seen the gallery wall–a mish mash of art, sometimes themed, sometimes not, that spreads over the wall to signal your mastery of eclecticism. I love the gallery wall....
View Article3 minimalist bathroom accessories you must have
courtesy of sabi.com More than half of household falls happen in the bathroom, so products that make this room safer for everyone are a win. But usually they’re ugly. Enter Sabi by Urbio of Oakland,...
View ArticleFormer Apple engineers launch furniture line
The Loveseat in our favorite color, Sunset Orange, by Campaign. (Courtesy of Campaign) You need a comfortable place to sit while you watch a show on your iPad, tweet about it on your iPhone, and watch...
View ArticleGet the look: 10 Thanksgiving dinnerware ideas
Turned oak bowl with Chicory Salad with Persimmons, Pomegranates, and Walnuts. (Thomas J. Story) Do you ever see a gorgeous food photo and think, man, I wish I had that bowl? Setting a beautiful...
View ArticleShop local: Maker markets in the West
A sampling of the locally-made products at the Portland Bazaar, December 11-13, 2015. It’s no secret: Our favorite way to shop for produce is at our local farmers markets. Similarly, our favorite way...
View ArticleTartine and Heath’s new collaboration is drool-worthy
courtesy Heath Ceramics In these heady days where restaurants are driving design trends, I’m looking for more than a great meal out of my dinner reservation. I’m looking for inspiration, new sources,...
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