Archive for the ‘DIY & Design Tips’ Category

10 Home Staging Tips to Sell Your Home Fast

Friday, October 31st, 2008 by Angela Todd

Don’t believe all the doom and gloom. Homes are selling in the Portland, Oregon real estate market. Some real estate agents are thriving and their clients are reaping the rewards. Numerous homes I have staged for sale this year have sold in three weeks or less.
This fall I staged a home for Matt Mahaffy from [...]

Keeping Toxins out of Landfills and Waterways

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 by Angela Todd

It is a bit alarming to think about the amount of household items we have in our home that have the words “caution”, “poison” and “warning” on the label. What substances are lurking in your garage, your utility room, and under your kitchen sink that you don’t plan to use in the future?
Portland’s Metro has [...]

A Healthier Environment Starts with You

Friday, October 24th, 2008 by Angela Todd

As an interior designer, I regularly read vast amounts of trade publications, magazines and books. It is fair to say I have learned a vast amount of information about daily living green practices. This blog is dedicated to passing on simple (easy to implement) green practices into your everyday life. Small changes you make today [...]

Window Treatments Made Simple

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 by Angela Todd

Window dressing leaves a lot of homeowners scratching their heads. Yes, there really are great ideas for windows that don’t look like outdated, heavy draperies that your Grandmother asked your Grandfather to install.

Today’s window treatments are more simple than complicated and address function as well as style. There is a window treatment option appropriate [...]

Interior Design Direction for DIY’ers

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 by Angela Todd

Do it yourself or ‘DIY’ for short is catching more and more momentum in home improvement. Many television networks like HGTV and TLC show what one can do with a tight budget and sweat equity. Home Improvement is big business. Lowes and Home Depot welcome thousands of people into their stores each weekend with the [...]

What is Eclectic taste anyway?

Friday, September 19th, 2008 by Angela Todd

If I were to ask you what your decorating style is in your home, would you tell me your style is eclectic? If so, your answer is a common answer but it doesn’t tell me a whole lot about your style. What does ‘eclectic’ mean to you?

One commonly published definition of eclectic is blending 70% [...]

Tune in this Saturday: Angela is on-air with Bob Strong

Sunday, August 31st, 2008 by Angela Todd

Oregon’s favorite handyman isn’t particularly tall, doesn’t have a dark tan or a washboard stomach. He wears trademark measuring tape suspenders in primary yellow to hold up his britches, and his smile lights up a room. His keen listening ability and years of experience as an independent handyman have catapulted Bob to KXL radio, where [...]

What is your decorating style?

Sunday, June 29th, 2008 by Angela Todd

This coming Tuesday night at 7:00pm we will tackle one of life’s biggest mysteries, “What is your Decorating Style? “
This is week three (of six) in the interior design series, sponsored by the City of Tigard.
If you have photos of your home, you are welcome to bring them along on Tuesday night. (You can also [...]

Pattern Blending Fabric Like a Pro

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 by Angela Todd

Our ability to pattern blend is what separates us from the animals. It is our God given right as the king of the animal kingdom… It is right up there with walking on two feet.
Great pattern blending will turn a good design project into something exceptional. If blended well, the room will be a personalized, [...]

Creating Outdoor Spaces

Saturday, June 14th, 2008 by Angela Todd

It must be my Midwest roots, but as far as I am concerned one of the simplest pleasures in life is sitting outside. My cool glass of iced tea in hand, I am transported to another time listening to the wind whistle through the trees, the songs of the birds, with my golden retriever at [...]