Luxury Vinyl Planks (LVP) and Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) are wonderfully affordable flooring options. And they’re trending hot if you look at home remodeling sites. Vinyl in general is trending because you can get the look of quality wood and stone for a much more...
The Willamette River is a vital feature of our state. After all, 70% of us live in the Willamette Valley, and most of us prosper within 20 minutes of the riverbed. Stretching 187 miles, it is the 13th largest river in the United States by volume and has the...
Going out for brunch on a special day like Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day is always a treat. So you want it to be the best experience possible, right? Spring in Portlandia can be hit or miss with the weather. You’ll want to find out if you can be moved indoors if you...
Our Portland metro area is steeped in Asian culture and history. But let’s start with something that is often confused with being of Asian influence, but wasn’t exactly. Have you heard about being shanghaied? And does it have to do with the Shanghai region in China?...
Do you get excited every year to see what is going to be the Pantone Color of the Year? Or do you wonder what all of the fuss is about? Usually, the Pantone Color of the Year is bold. Even the color Ultimate Gray from 2021 was an intense color for a neutral. So it’s...
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been together a long while, you still want to have fun on your date nights. The best dates will be doing things you both enjoy. For example, if you both like live music or theater, your date will be pleased if you surprise...
Since we had some questions come up after our article on Five Things to Know About Luxury Vinyl, we thought we’d dive a little deeper into this terrific flooring option. Lighter Weight Flooring If you want engineered or solid wood but discovered it wasn’t...
As we head into cold and flu season, there are some things you can do to boost your immune system to prevent getting sick. Stay Hydrated with Pure Water The best way you can boost your health is by drinking pure water. Since your body is about 60% water, you want to...
Floors are the foundation of your decorations. While carpeting remains the largest flooring segment, its use is actually declining over the years. Here in the Portland area, people are moving towards hard flooring surfaces with an increase in sustainable products....
