Archive for March, 2008

Inspiring Photos Taken During Lights Out America

Monday, March 31st, 2008 by Angela Todd

Thanks to Roberta Aylward, a local artist in Portland, for submitting a link of photos taken Friday night during the Lights Out America.
As she pointed out, turning the lights out, “brings out the creative side in all of us.”
My husband and I drank some wine by candlelight and caught up with one another.
I live in [...]

Looking for more Interior Design Ideas for your Home?

Saturday, March 29th, 2008 by Angela Todd

My interior design firm, Angela Todd Designs, publishes a monthly newsletter, the “Design Exchange“. The newsletter not only includes ideas and concepts discussed in this blog, but features clients stories, before and after galleries, and we share local vendors that can help with your projects.
If you’d like to receive the newsletter each month, please visit [...]

Tune in for Green Ideas on KXL750 AM

Friday, March 28th, 2008 by Angela Todd

I will be an on-air guest with Handyman Bob Strong from 750KXL this Saturday for his show “Around the House”. The show airs from noon to 2:00pm. Saturday’s topic is ‘Sustainability in Building Products”.

The live show will broadcast from the Energy Trust Better Living Show at the Portland Expo Center in the Cut Above [...]

Summer Transformation Series at the Tigard Library

Thursday, March 27th, 2008 by Angela Todd

Tigard, Oregon is a wonderful place to live and thrive. The citizens in Tigard take great pride in their community and in their homes. It is a great place to call home.
In the cities spirit of creating a wonderful thriving community, they have included an interior design series in this year’s summer curriculum at [...]

Ideas to Transform your Space on a Budget

Saturday, March 8th, 2008 by Angela Todd

I understand the urge to update and transform your space without breaking the bank. Below are a few of my favorite ‘do it yourself’ ideas to instantly freshen up any room.
1. Pick up an aisle or two. Use them in bookshelves, table tops and china cabinets to display plates, a favorite book or artwork. I [...]

Fresh Eyes May Turn Outdated into Treasure

Saturday, March 8th, 2008 by Angela Todd

It happens all the time. I enter a client’s room for the first time and they begin… “I know, that coffee table has to go, my walls need re-painted, that chair needs replaced, and ….”
What you think doesn’t work right now, might be the same piece(s) that will bring character and uniqueness to your beautifully [...]