Archive for July, 2009

Luster of the Pearl - Opening Night

Friday, July 31st, 2009 by Angela Todd

Our Street of Dreams penthouse is finished and Thursday night launched the Street of Dreams at the Mid Summer Night’s Dream.  That probably  sounds like simple  phrase, but the impact for me of “finishing” the space was truly monumental.  I was the last penthouse completed, due to taking on cosmetic reconstruction of the fireplace and [...]

10 questions to ask yourself about unused space in your home

Friday, July 24th, 2009 by Angela Todd

Do you have a space in your home you don’t use? I thoroughly enjoyed the simplicity of this blog by Jan Springer, the director of the Heritage School of Interior Design in Beaverton, Oregon.  I wanted to share it with you.  The original blog was posted at the Oregon Women’s Report.
If you have spaces or [...]

Do it Yourself Tips at the Street of Dreams

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 by Angela Todd

I can’t count the number of times clients of mine have shown me photos from a past Street of Dreams shows to illustrate a style or piece they want in their own home.  They loved it.  They photographed it.  They want that look.
This is how the NW Natural Street of Dreams is known.  [...]

Urban Street of Dreams proves Different

Friday, July 17th, 2009 by Angela Todd

This year’s urban Northwest Natural Street of Dreams in Portland has many unique challenges not seen in past years shows because of the location and nature of the featured homes.
What door was it? The project requires meeting many vendors at the penthouse to see the space, take measurements, make plans and [...]

You could win Street of Dreams tickets!

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 by Angela Todd

Angela Todd Designs is giving away five pairs of Northwest Natural Street of Dreams tickets for the August 1st through August 31st show.   How do you enter to win your two tickets?

Send an email here and tell us all about:

Your current remodeling or redecorating project.
What kind of inspiration you expect/need from the show.
If you are [...]

Behind the Scenes at the Street of Dreams

Friday, July 10th, 2009 by Angela Todd

Each year designers in the Portland metropolitan area clamor for the opportunity to design and style a home in the Street of Dreams. Participation provides opportunities for awards, great portfolio additions, new clients, and design prowess. This year the Portland Home Builders Association unveiled the first urban Street of Dreams in the Nation. The allure [...]

Our Street of Dreams Concept

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 by Angela Todd

How do you choose a design concept for a penthouse in the Pearl District for the 2009 Street of Dreams? First, I knew the timeline of only weeks leading up to the show would create challenges, so I selected two talented interior designers with unique talents and attributes to support me in the design of [...]