Archive for the ‘Home Transformations’ Category
Friday, March 26th, 2010 by Angela Todd
Last week I taught a class: ‘How to transform a space in your home in one day’. I call these one day room transformations. One lucky attendee of the class won the one day room makeover. Betty Melcher of Portland, Oregon selected her living room for the one day makeover.
The class participated in a hands-on learning activity in her living [...]
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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 [...]
Tags: decorating, design concept, Encore, Hoyt Living, julie Hranicka, pamela sandall, street of dreams, traditional
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Saturday, May 9th, 2009 by Angela Todd
If you are looking to embark on a remodeling or redecorating project and lack direction, here is a step-by-step process to get underway.
1.) First, start with what inspires you
What inspires you is probably in your home. Perhaps even in the room you want to transform. Do you have a piece of artwork, an area rug, [...]
Tags: area rug, artwork, Bassett Furniture, eclectic style, interior design, interior designer, North Portland, redecorating, Remodeling, wall color, Willamette River, window treatments
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Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 by Angela Todd
Stereotypes are funny. Two weeks ago I walked into the home of Gavin Dawson, the morning radio personality for 95.5FM the Game. My job was to create the Ultimate Man Cave for Gavin and his roommate Jesse. After 15 minutes, Jesse’s outspoken charming wit couldn’t contain itself. “We thought you would be some over-the-top gay [...]
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Sunday, March 29th, 2009 by Angela Todd
The Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) helps bring joy, compassion and support to thousands of children and families across the U.S. each year. I was asked a few months ago to fulfill a small request for Carlos, a 12 year old boy with [...]
Tags: 95.5 The Game, Callahan's Custom Installation, Childrens Cancer Association Oregon, childrens room makeover, Gavin Dawson, Handyman Bob Strong, Kelly Callahan
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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 [...]
Tags: before and after gallery
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Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 by Angela Todd
I am in Indianapolis for the next two weeks visiting my family. If you moved away when you became an adult like I did, you probably know the feeling. Buildings, landmarks and roads are the same, but different. It is almost as if you remember a movie you haven’t seen for a long time. I [...]
Tags: decorating, family makeover, Indianapolis
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Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 by Angela Todd
I meet people regularly that comment on my approachability. “You are so down to earth,” I frequently hear. I smile at the compliment, but I am also uneasy at the stereotype of interior designers. As professionals we all specialize in certain areas – I focus on helping great people create exceptional, personalized spaces for their [...]
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