The Design Angle

How much does an interior designer cost in Portland, Oregon you might ask? How do they charge and what can you expect from the relationship? Initial Consultation: Your initial consultation with an interior designer is a method for both of you to determine if the...

Do you know why it’s so fun to stay at a hotel? I know lots of reasons! Room service, mini bars, fresh sheets and towels. But it’s also because we have escaped from our stuff! And look, we’re still having fun without it. Or maybe...

The Better Living Show in Portland, Oregon is in its 3rd consecutive year. It’s mission is to bring better living through sustainable living, building and remodeling. This year I was asked to help with the interior design of the concept home in the center of...

Last week I taught a class: ‘How to transform a space in your home in one day’. I call these one day room transformations. One lucky attendee of the class won the one day room makeover. Betty Melcher of Portland, Oregon selected her living room...

It is heating up this Spring with four great home shows in Portland, Oregon. Gain ideas and meet great professionals for building, remodeling and interior design.   Portland Spring Home and Garden Show February 24th to 28th 2010 Portland Expo Center Latest and Greatest in...

This Saturday night was the first annual Distinct Style Awards introduced by the Interior Design Society of Portland and presented by Contract Furnishings Mart. The 124 entries were sent to a committee at the Bay Area Interior Design Society for selection. It was an honor...

Do you love HGTV and home makeover shows? Have you ever wondered what ideas a skilled interior designer would recommend for a room in your home? Come take my class this January! We have just a few more spaces left. Click here to schedule at...

Online voting opened today. For what you might ask? The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is searching for someone to sing the National Anthem at the International Builder Show in Las Vegas in January. I would appreciate your vote! Click here to hear and...

The National Association of Home Builders search for their choice to sing the National Anthem at the International Builder Show in Las Vegas in January is heating up. Here is a recent article featuring three hopefuls, including me. Voting online opens December 7th. I would...

This time of the year makes me think about what I am thankful for: I am thankful for a supportive family, great friends, awesome clients and a special someone in my life that makes me ponder the word ‘soulmate’ for the first time in my...