The Design Angle

The HBA’s Remodelers Council includes some of Portland, Oregon’s most prestigious remodelers. The council provides continuing education and support for its talented tradesman and contractors and education to the local public about remodeling. Many members of the coucil have won both local and national design/build...

Last week I reported the top 10 decorating mistakes. It was so fun, I thought I would do it again! Here are another 15 common decorating mistakes you might see while visiting homes in and around Portland, Oregon. 11. Do it yourself faux finishing. “My...

When you are a residential interior designer in Portland you see a lot of interesting things. I love what I do and I adore my clients. Sometimes even clients with good taste make some “not so hot” decisions in regards to their decor. Maybe we...

This excerpt was previously posted via The Portland chapter’s Interior Design Society web site. Last week in Dallas, Texas at the Interior Design Society, (IDS) Leadership Summit, the Portland Oregon Interior Design Society Chapter was voted the Most Promising New Chapter. “It is a great...

Domino announced last week they will be closing their doors. It is very sad news in the design community. Many up and coming designers were featured in this hip, young, urban magazine. It was a source of inspiration for many apartment dwellers and homeowners. Country...

Saturday in booth 220 at the Memorial Coliseum we celebrated at the Portland Build, Remodel and Landscape Show. It was Handyman Bob’s one year anniversary on air with Around the House. It was also his anniversary with his wife Lynn, and just to add to...

Sometimes clients ask me who and what inspires me in design. I find inspiration everywhere. Candice Olson is one of my favorite designers. She is masterful at combining traditional with contemporary, and her lighting applications are celestial. Is there anyone who doesn’t love the spaces...

I confess. I have been keeping a secret from you. In early December, I was asked by Portland, Oregon headquartered KXL and Handyman Bob to become a regular participant on Around the House, 750AM’s live handyman show airing each Saturday. In 2008, I had the...

January is National Get Organized Month . If getting organized is one of your New Year’s Resolutions you are not alone. Millions of Americans vow each January to get more organized! What does an organized home, office and lifestyle offer you anyway? Missy Gerber from...

Did you know January is National Get Organized Month? Getting organized is one of the top 5 New Year’s Resolutions. Here is a secret from one busy professional to another. You don’t have to do it all yourself. Perhaps your home office needs a little...