by Marisa | Sep 18, 2014 | Architectural Features, Modern Homes
This summer had gone by so fast and it’s already time for the Fall 2014 AIA Portland Homes Tour. This year, the tour will showcase creative, urban infill and the sneak peek looks like the tour will deliver some incredible examples of modern design. Tour...
by Marisa | Sep 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
Visitors to the Northwest will often marvel at how green it is here. Magnificent trees will stretch their great boughs skyward, seemingly oblivious that they’ve taken root in a densely populated urban area. There’s a reason we’re so fortunate...
by Marisa | Mar 14, 2014 | Places
Hidden Gems of Sauvie Island As spring peeks its head out from the blanket of winter, Portlanders will undoubtedly be looking to embrace the out-of-doors at Sauvie Island. Already famous (notorious, even) for its various beaches, there are some lesser known gems...
by Marisa | Dec 13, 2013 | Events
Portland Adapts to the Sixties – Our Home History By all accounts, the 1960s were a tumultuous time in Portland and the world at large. The relative peace and prosperity of the 1950s gave way to challenge and change and the looming threat of another war. While...
by Marisa | Sep 30, 2013 | Architectural Features, Art, Events, Modern Homes
With October almost here I am scrambling to pull my schedule together so that I can make time to hit some of the events that are about to flood the city during the Portland Design Festival. While I would love to attend all of the documentary screenings, panel...
