Spring is here and these sunny days are so inspiring. They are inspiring to get outside, clean up your backyard and prepare to entertain! When you catch a clear Spring day in The Gorge, take full advantage! Get a jump-start on your outdoor spaces with a few...
Thankfully winter is in our review mirror. Lately, when the sun pokes through the clouds, it feels like a miracle. Most of us feel traumatized from the long and snow covered winter. Let's do a sun dance, since some of us are feeling vitamin D...
The Holidays can often me a stressful time of year. But they can and should be pleasant. Here are a few tips that should help lighten your load and make this time of year more enjoyable. Prepare for decorating. Think about how you want to...
Gorge Design Trends for Autumn & Winter The summer is winding down. The nights are cooler and it's time to for kids to go back to school. This is the time of year we take a look inside our home. We have been outside all summer....
Hi there! Over the years, I've noticed there are a significant amount of people moving to the gorge to retire. I've been hired by many, who are retired or would be shortly. Often, I find that they are retiring yet building a new home that does not meet...
Vintage Chair Rehab Have you wondered how to refinish a vintage chair? I'll tell exactly how I did it. I purchased this chair at a local estate sale. The chair had so much detail and character. It was speaking to me...
Summer is winding down and the kids are getting ready to start school. I'm not a parent but many of my friends have young children. There is a relief of getting back into a routine and having a little more time to accomplish things around the...
It is incredible what paint can do. Are you thinking about scheduling a color consultation, but not sure if it's worth 150 bucks? Check out these images of a family home before our color consult and the after pictures of what we selected. The homeowners...
Are you planning a event, looking to update your home's interior? Join Gorge Owned Business Network for Green Drinks June 10th at Trellis Fresh Flower from 5:30-7:00 pm. I ( Ashley Neff) am a local Interior Designer servicing the entire Columbia Gorge. I work on both...
Howdy Gorge Friends- Yesterday, I stopped by a locally made furniture shop in Portland. By the way locally made furniture is pretty much Portland, as most furniture is made on the East Coast. Denali Furniture starts with the slab, which is deadfall locally sourced here in the Pacific Northwest. Then...