Archive for December, 2008

Divine in 2009 - Home Transformation

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 by Angela Todd

If you tuned to the 750am dial on Saturday and tried to enter the “Divine in 2009″ home transformation contest, you might have had a hard time reaching the station.  If good news travels fast, contest giveaways spread like wildfire.  
For the last show of the year, Around the House with Handyman Bob offered an opportunity for listeners to win a [...]

Hit the After Holiday Sales with a Plan

Friday, December 26th, 2008 by Angela Todd

December 26th is the single biggest day for returning merchandise, and it isn’t a bad day for discount shopping either. If you are braving the crowds today and decide to do a little home decor shopping, I’d like to remind you how to get the most from your shopping experience.
 
Have a Plan
Take inventory of what [...]

My Wish for You this Holiday Season

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 by Angela Todd

We only have two more days until Christmas. Pamper yourself over the next few days. Read a book, sing a song, light candles, eat some fudge, have a glass of eggnog or a hot chocolate.
I wish you quiet time next to the fire, memories that you will treasure, and a warm, cozy bed to sleep [...]

Five Holiday Tips for a One of a Kind Look

Friday, December 19th, 2008 by Angela Todd

Have you started to experiment with your holiday decorations with colors other than the traditional red and green? If you haven’t you have probably considered it. Today’s holiday decor today is less about traditional colors and more about blending with your everyday look.
Here are six holiday tips for one-of-a-kind chic holiday look.
Declare a Color [...]

Natural, Sustainable Wood Floors with Rich Oregon History

Monday, December 15th, 2008 by Angela Todd

On Thursday, December 4th there wasn’t a cloud in the Oregon sky, a treat for a late autumn day in the Willamette Valley. We picked a perfect day to visit Bruce Wadleigh’s home and workshop in Salem, Oregon. Our drive meandered through a rich abundance of Oregon’s farmlands with a backdrop of evergreens and amber [...]

Turn Outdated Jewelry into Christmas Shopping Cash

Monday, December 15th, 2008 by Angela Todd

(update: 12/17/08 - Due to rare snow in Portland, the event at Gallerie Nouveau has moved to the 19th. This blog post has been updated. See you there!)If you are like me, you have a bit of fine jewelry tucked away in your jewelry box that you have no intention of wearing in the future. [...]

Our Fascination with Makeovers

Friday, December 12th, 2008 by Angela Todd

What is it about interior before and after photos that we love so much? Are we looking for ideas for our own homes? Perhaps. Maybe we simply like to see what is possible in a space with fresh eyes and some elbow grease.
In honor of our fascination, I have added a before and after gallery [...]

Life and Business are Good

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 by Angela Todd

Have you been listening to the news? I try not to these days, but I have heard lots of people refer to the “R” word. Recession.

Are you suffering financially? I mean really suffering, or are you just anticipating suffering?
I meet lots of people in the community. They have varied household incomes. The majority of us [...]

Updated Design for the White House

Friday, December 5th, 2008 by Angela Todd

Left: Vern Yip’s Oval Office concept
Every four years our White House goes through major remodeling and renovation. Each new first family is given $100,000 from taxpayers to personalize the private sections of the residence. Of course, that money only goes so far in the most well known residence in the United States, so private donations [...]

Part II: An Apartment Makeover for my BRO

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 by Angela Todd

If you have been reading this blog in the last week, you know I am in my hometown for the Thanksgiving holiday. While I have been here I have had the unique opportunity to makeover my brother’s apartment.
My brother recently went through an amicable divorce with the mother of his three children. His ex-wife stayed [...]