Posts Tagged ‘street of dreams’

People’s Choice - Best Master Suite

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 by Angela Todd

It is hard to find someone in Portland that hasn’t heard of the Street of Dreams. The Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland has done an amazing job branding the show over the past 30+ years. It has changed over the years, but has maintained it’s position to be the most well-known home [...]

The Ugly Side of Staging

Sunday, August 9th, 2009 by Angela Todd

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 [...]

Luster of the Pearl at the Encore

Friday, August 7th, 2009 by Angela Todd

Here is a glimpse of what you will see at the Luster of the Pearl at this year’s Northwest Natural Street of Dreams.
I have many wonderful artisans and great partners to thank for the amazing work at our penthouse at the Encore. First my dear friends and design associates Pamela Sandall and Julie Hranicka, our [...]

4 Remodeling Tips for Homeowners

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 by Angela Todd

With the 2009 Northwest Natural Street of Dreams launching, it is back to my clients that have so patiently shared my time over the past two a half months.   I am currently working on three remodeling projects with clients:  the rooms include a master suite with bath, a hall bath, and a light commercial client [...]

Luster of the Pearl - Opening Night

Friday, July 31st, 2009 by Angela Todd

Our 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 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 [...]

Behind the Scenes at the Street of Dreams

Friday, July 10th, 2009 by Angela Todd

Each 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 [...]

Our Street of Dreams Concept

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 [...]

New Direction for Street of Dreams

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 by Angela Todd

The 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 [...]