Archive for the ‘Design Musings’ Category

How much does an Interior Designer cost?

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 by Angela Todd

How much does an interior designer cost in Portland, Oregon you might ask?  How do they charge and what can you expect from the relationship?
Initial Consultation: Your initial consultation with an interior designer is a method for both of you to determine if the interior designer is the right fit for your project.  Some designers charge for [...]

Vote Now for your NAHB Star!

Monday, December 7th, 2009 by Angela Todd

Online voting opened today. For what you might ask?  The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)  is searching for someone to sing the National Anthem at the International Builder Show in Las Vegas in January.
I would appreciate your vote!
Click here to hear and see my entry and to cast your online vote.
Viva Las Vegas Angela [...]

Giving Thanks: Angela’s perspective

Friday, November 20th, 2009 by Angela Todd

This time of the year makes me think about what I am thankful for:

I am thankful for a supportive family, great friends, awesome clients and a special someone in my life that makes me ponder the word ’soulmate’ for the first time in my life.
I am thankful for a thriving interior design business.  I feel [...]

Statements Tile makes a … (I can’t resist) statement

Friday, October 30th, 2009 by Angela Todd

Sometimes Portland, Oregon isn’t big enough for an interior designer, so in mid August a van load of interior designers and I went to Statements in Seattle to seek inspiration for our remodeling projects.
I love to walk a showroom with fresh eyes.  I get so inspired with fresh design ideas after viewing other artisan and [...]

The Ugly Side of Staging

Sunday, August 9th, 2009 by Angela Todd

I may get some flack about writing on this topic.   Oh well.  It is the ugly side of staging and creating show homes: Theft.
Just nine days into the Street of Dreams, items are missing from the Luster of the Pearl penthouse.  This happens with 6-7 volunteers in the penthouse at all times watching visitors and [...]

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 [...]

Renderings Have Come a Long Way

Friday, April 24th, 2009 by Angela Todd

Is it just me or is it getting harder to identify real life photography from architectural renderings?
I admit I sometimes long for the days of hand drawing.  I love my pencils and watercolors, but I find most project budgets don’t warrant this type of time intensive work.  I have even started to outsource hand drawings [...]

Susan Boyle Takes the World by Storm

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 by Angela Todd

I have a deep affection for many things artistic, especially music. I had the opportunity to sing for wedding receptions and events in Portland for 8 years. It was a fun experience.
Have you heard Susan Boyle yet from “Britain’s Got Talent?”. Susan is a simple woman with a larger than life talent. [...]

A 911 Color Consultation

Friday, April 10th, 2009 by Angela Todd

I have had the same housekeeper for 4 years now.  Her name is Patty.  She is a retired nurse and cleans houses to supplement her income.  Patty is like a gift from God every two weeks when she comes to my house.  There is nothing better than coming home every other Tuesday to clean hardwood [...]

The New Hot Pink

Friday, February 20th, 2009 by Angela Todd

I am crazy about using pink as an accent color this season. This isn’t just any old pink – dusty, rich hot pink to be exact.
Used as accent color, pink is very crisp, sophisticated and updated.  It has a sassy element and sings in rooms with complex blues, greens, charcoals, whites and browns this season.
I [...]