It is heating up this Spring with four great home shows in Portland, Oregon. Gain ideas and meet great professionals for building, remodeling and interior design.
Portland Spring Home and Garden Show
February 24th to 28th 2010
Portland Expo Center
Latest and Greatest in Remodeling and Home Improvement
Tour of Remodeled Homes
March 6th and 7th 2010
Scattered Home Tour throughout the Portland, Oregon area
Presented by the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Mortgage rates are at an all time low. Homes in the Portland, Oregon market are priced to sell with outstanding value. First time home buyers are eligible for a $7500 tax credit. Builders are offering wonderful incentives. Spring is just around the corner. What could be better than purchasing a new home in April? Clearly [...]
I confess. I have been keeping a secret from you.
In early December, I was asked by Portland, Oregon headquartered KXL and Handyman Bob to become a regular participant on Around the House, 750AM’s live handyman show airing each Saturday. In 2008, I had the pleasure of being a guest on the show a half dozen [...]
January is National Get Organized Month . If getting organized is one of your New Year’s Resolutions you are not alone. Millions of Americans vow each January to get more organized!
What does an organized home, office and lifestyle offer you anyway? Missy Gerber from Organizers Northwest offers “Less Mess, Less Stress, Better Life”.
Missy explains that everything you own needs some type of care, maintenance, gas, [...]
This past Saturday I attended the 7th Annual ‘Build it Green Tour of Homes’. If you missed it, the event was sponsored by the City of Portland, ECOHAUS, Energy Trust of Oregon, and Oregon Home to name a few.
The Tour included 17 homes throughout Portland and the surrounding areas. Most participants started at ECOHAUS at [...]
"I help homeowners create exceptionally designed spaces that reflect their personalities and style."
Angela is best known for helping clients incorporate their personal style and treasures into their spaces. She provides full service design for busy homeowners including remodeling, redecorating, color consultations, and one day room makeovers.
This summer, Angela led the design of the “Luster of the Pearl” in the 2009 Street of Dreams, winning a People’s Choice Award for the best master suite. She has created award winning designs for homeowners including best interior design for Real People, Real Houses, and she was a Semi Finalist in two categories at the Society of Decorating Professionals’ National Conference in 2008. Angela's design work has been published in The Oregonian, The Lake Oswego Review, The Beaverton Valley Times, The West Linn Tidings and most recently Explore the Pearl magazine. She has also been featured on KPTV’s Better TV and Tualatin Valley CTV’s Outside the Box.
A transplant from the Midwest, Angela has enjoyed living in Oregon since 1996. She enjoys entertaining at her home, reading every design magazine imaginable, singing, and spending time in wine country and the Oregon coast. In the summer she spends as much time as possible on the water and going for long secluded hikes. Her pride and joy are her two beloved dogs, a Golden Retriever named Kashmir and a Sheltie named Sadie Sue.
Angela believes in community involvement and contributes to many charities including the Home Builder’s Foundation and the Children’s Cancer Association granting design makeovers to families and children in need. She teaches interior design classes through Portland Community College, and her own "Girls Night Out" events in Portland, Oregon. She is a board member of the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland and an active member of the Professional Remodelers Organization where she serves on several committees. Angela is the co-founder and Vice President Elect of the Interior Design Society’s Portland chapter.
You can catch Angela live on-air each Saturday from 12:00pm to 2:00pm on 750AM on KXL's Around the House with Handyman Bob during her segment, "The Design Angle".
