Archive for January, 2009

Happy Anniversary Handyman Bob!

Friday, January 30th, 2009 by Angela Todd

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 the confusion it was also W.C. Winks Hardware’s 100 year [...]

Who inspires me?

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 by Angela Todd

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 she creates?  Certainly not anyone I know!  If you haven’t seen Candice’s [...]

Designing for the Obama Family

Friday, January 23rd, 2009 by Angela Todd

This week, the 44th President of the United States Barack Obama, was sworn into office.   Only 44 Americans have held that prestigious position since 1776.  If you consider the number of Americans since our countries inception, the odds of winning the lottery are greater than becoming the President of the United States.
In my profession, the [...]

Movin on Up with “Around the House” on KXL

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 by Angela Todd

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 pleasure of being a guest on the show a half dozen [...]

Organizers Northwest

Friday, January 16th, 2009 by Angela Todd

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 Organizers Northwest offers “Less Mess, Less Stress, Better Life”.
Missy explains that everything you own needs some type of care, maintenance, gas, [...]

Design Tips for Your Home Office

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 by Angela Todd

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 TLC or extra help organizing for tax time.  Brandie Kajino The [...]

Yes, I’m Listening

Friday, January 9th, 2009 by Angela Todd

I am so excited for 2009 to get underway I can hardly stand it.  I just heard an astute prediction in a recent marketing meeting I attended.  2009 will be the year of DIY (do-it-yourself).
I believe that to be true.  I have noticed a recent shift in how my clients think about remodeling and redecorating projects.  Is this true of [...]

Protected: Design Star Season 4

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 by Angela Todd

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Cabin Fever = Productive

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 by Angela Todd

The holiday snow in Portland slowed most of us down.  We spent more time at home, lost precious shopping time, and some of us weren’t able to make it to work for several days.  (Darn!)
During the Christmas holiday I combated cabin fever by working on web site improvements.  Steve Johnson from Sawtooth Internet Development and I worked together to integrate [...]

HGTV Dream Home

Friday, January 2nd, 2009 by Angela Todd

I’d like to invite you to our lovely wine country home in Sonoma, California.  During your stay we will visit a few local vineyards.  In the evening after a long day of touring the countryside we will sit on the front porch and watch the sunset with a chilled glass of white wine .  
For dinner we shall prepare dinner with fresh ingredients from the [...]