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 [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Pearl District’
The Ugly Side of Staging
Sunday, August 9th, 2009 by Angela ToddLuster of the Pearl – Opening Night
Friday, July 31st, 2009 by Angela ToddOur 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 [...]
Urban Street of Dreams proves Different
Friday, July 17th, 2009 by Angela ToddThis 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 [...]
Behind the Scenes at the Street of Dreams
Friday, July 10th, 2009 by Angela ToddEach 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 [...]
A 911 Color Consultation
Friday, April 10th, 2009 by Angela ToddI 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 [...]
New Direction for Street of Dreams
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 by Angela ToddThe Home Builders Association of Portland announced a bold move for the 2009 Street of Dreams. This year it will be exclusively in the Pearl District.
Earlier this year, the Home Builders Association planned to have two sites for the tour: one in a more traditional setting off Pilkington Road in Lake Oswego, and a second [...]
Protected: Design Star Season 4
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 by Angela ToddThere is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

