If you’re going to be replacing flooring in your bathroom, you need a plan that defines where you’re at, how the bathroom will be used, and how you want it to look. Bathrooms are particularly tricky due to the moisture from steam and the possibility of water on the... 
The best doughnut places around Portland are often holes in the wall or unusual places you wouldn’t think of. We tried to find shops that were not part of a chain (even a local one) providing unique takes on the standard deep-fried pastries. Some National & Oregon... 
Ever since Oregon became a state in 1859, Oregonians worked to find consensus on the state flower, state bird, state nut, and state motto. In 1890, the Oregon Horticultural Society formed a committee to nominate the state flower. Many flowers were nominated including... 
“What do you want to do this summer?” asked the newlywed husband to his wife. “Let’s go chasing waterfalls,” she replied. And so they did. Of course, living in Oregon, that wasn’t going to be a problem. The challenge instead, was which waterfalls to chase. Counting... 
With the introduction of a global pandemic in the spring of 2020, the initial two-week quarantine was a difficult adjustment for many. For parents who worked and had school-aged children, those two weeks felt more like an extended spring break. But, as quarantine... 
There is no doubt that if you live in Oregon, chances are you love the outdoors. In fact, nearly three-quarters of Oregonian’s camp. With a myriad of scenic places in the state to travel to, one could visit a different destination each day of the year and still... 
Whether you are wanting to increase the value of your Portland home in preparation for putting it on the market for sale, or you’re wanting to make home renovations for improved livability, knowing which improvements to make are key. Though home renovations are... 
Many of us love our Amazon Prime accounts which give us the ability to very easily click, buy, and have what we ordered delivered to our door in hours or days. We often also enjoy the simplicity of using a major restaurant chains mobile app to have lunch or dinner... 
We are “All-In” when it comes to a healthier lifestyle and non-toxic products to use in our homes. We know that many of our Portland friends and loyal customers feel the same way. We often hear of various products out there that are chemical-free, safe for... 
Bamboo flooring is a premier sustainable flooring product that most people are not aware of the real pros and cons that surround it. Hardwood flooring is one of the most popular types of floor products out there, and most home buyers are looking for that type of... 
Whether you are moving or just moved to the Portland Metro area or you have lived here all your life there are always new adventures to be experienced a short hop from your front door! Are you feeling like you need to get out and explore the beautiful great wide open... 
You might be considering tackling a home improvement project right now. You might even be potentially stepping into unknown territory by taking on a DIY project, or you may be scratching your head, trying to determine the best type of flooring for that home renovation... 
So you have been working on your project and it’s time to pick your flooring, then out of the blue, the coronavirus COVID-19 situation hits and you just don’t know what to do. Listen, this is uncharted times for all of us, but we think we have come up with... 
There are quite a few design styles that have come and gone over the years, and then there are some that seem to last the test of time. A design style can speak to you in a way that just walls, flooring and furniture can’t. The heart of a stunning timeless... 
It seems that with the continual increase in new technologies and the growing flexibility to run a business from almost anywhere, that the desire to work in a home-based office is becoming increasingly popular. Electronics and software that connect worlds are becoming... 
Flooring is a key aspect for maintaining your home and keeping its appearance up to date. While some flooring materials can be on the more expensive side, tile for the most part has been a more affordable option and with all the benefits, styles and colors available... 
If you’re an enthusiast of gourmet dining than most likely you would consider yourself a “foodie”. The term foodie comes from the appeal of those who crave after adventurous and unique flavors, but overall love the whole discovery of food in general,... 
Design trends tend to come and go frequently. They make their way into our home and our lives and as soon as they are adopted they are on their way out. But the current trends are still fun to watch and include in your home interiors. Here are a few home design trends... 
When many think Millenials, Portland often comes to mind. Young professionals in Portland have become synonymous with what we think of today about our amazing progressive city. Nationally, millennials now account for 35% of the labor force and they are becoming a... 
For the past several decades design trends have been largely driven by visual, color, texture, decor and style elements that are the latest in home design and popular at the moment. Departing from this norm, homeowners seem to be defying what once drove home design... 
