It may be one of those things that people dread finding in older homes, but wallpaper is no longer just a design element of the past. With so many new options of application, wallpaper can be as easy as pasting and peeling off like a sticker. Diverse prints and modern color palettes can completely transform otherwise ordinary spaces. Local makers at Drop It Modern create all of their Continue Reading
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Portland’s Big Fix
If you're a Portland commuter and have ever contemplated trading your car for a bicycle, the next two months may just be incentive enough to finally make the switch. With multiple bridge and highway closures in July and August, the city will see the busiest road conditions in ages. These projects begin in July, and will affect travel on I-5 North and South, I-84 East, and I-205 freeways. For Continue Reading
Proposed Block 216 Tower
From beloved food carts to a luxury tower, Portland's Block 216 may be the new location for a 35 story high-rise. The proposed 460 foot tower would include a 5 star hotel, as well as residential condominiums and office spaces. New city zoning laws allow for the additional height at the site, which could result in the construction of the Portland's fifth tallest building. The Block 216 lot is Continue Reading
Real Estate Market Report
Numbers from the first quarter of 2018 are in, and the data confirms another strong real estate market performance. Low inventory continues to drive up prices to levels beyond historic highs. Every county in Oregon and SW Washington saw an increase in home prices, with the exception of Hood River. Oregon added 43,700 jobs in the last year, and that number continued to go up in the Continue Reading
Design Week Portland
With 175 events already planned throughout Portland and a diverse range of design topics, this years's DWP has something for everyone. There are so many ways in which design impacts our daily lives. Accordingly, Design Week covers an array of professional fields – from architecture to landscaping, and from product design to fashion. Whether you're in the mood for a house tour, an inspired talk, or Continue Reading
Hoxton Comes to Portland
With locations thriving in Paris, London, and Amsterdam, The Hoxton will soon be adding Portland to its list of US cities to welcome the hotel. Hip, well designed spaces and lounge areas that invite visitors to stay awhile are just a few of the things that have helped this hotel reach its beloved status. The hotel will occupy the previous Grove Hotel space in Portland's Old Town/Chinatown, that Continue Reading
