Posts Tagged ‘Portland’

Opening Night at the Street of Dreams

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 by Angela Todd

Thursday, July 29, 2010 was opening night for the Street of Dreams in Portland, Oregon.  Below is the article that appeared in the Street of Dreams magazine about the black tie affair that raised money for local charities on opening night.  Angela Todd Designs proudly sponsored the event and chaired the Mid Summer Night’s Dream committee [...]

Better Living Show – Our Energy Trust Concept Home

Monday, March 29th, 2010 by Angela Todd

The Better Living Show in Portland, Oregon is in its 3rd consecutive year.  It’s mission is to bring better living through sustainable living, building and remodeling.  This year I was asked to help with the interior design of the concept home in the center of the show, sponsored by Energy Trust of Oregon.  The home [...]

One Day Room Transformation Series

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 [...]

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 [...]

Why I love Area Floors

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 by Angela Todd

I value my partners, vendors and resources immensely.  They serve my clients and I am careful to surround myself with partners that share my core values.
There are many resources for flooring and surfaces in Portland.  As a matter of fact, I meet new resources all the time.  One of my favorite resources is Area Floors.  [...]

Viva Las Vegas with NAHB

Friday, October 16th, 2009 by Angela Todd

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is having a singing contest.  The winner will sing the National Anthem at the Grand Opening Ceremonies at the 2010 International Builders’ Show® in Las Vegas, January 19, 2010. Yesterday, Hallie Gentry from the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland sent me an email encouraging me to enter.  [...]

Do it Yourself Tips at the Street of Dreams

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 by Angela Todd

I can’t count the number of times clients of mine have shown me photos from a past Street of Dreams shows to illustrate a style or piece they want in their own home.  They loved it.  They photographed it.  They want that look.
This is how the NW Natural Street of Dreams is known.  [...]

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 [...]

Spring Cleaning Tips from the Pros

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 by Angela Todd

If you are a listener of Around the House with Handyman Bob on KXL 750am and listened to today’s show, we would like to welcome you to our blog.   My Design Angle segment on Bob’s show each week is a preview to the design tips, trends and events we discuss on this blog.   You can [...]

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 [...]