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Jan 2, 2012
Road Trip
Here in Portland, we pride ourselves in being weird, but of course we don’t have a patent on that precious, perfect weirdness. Most of us know that Austin is weird, but have you heard about...
Jan 1, 2012
Master Class
It’s commonly agreed that a house expresses its resident’s values and personality. Walk into a person’s home, and you’ll immediately know a lot about them; no need to open a single drawer or ask...
Dec 31, 2011
Market Watch
In the world of baked desserts, there is a special category of scrumptious delights made by simply throwing together things you always have on hand. Pound cake is one of these (pound of butter,...
Dec 27, 2011
Desirables
It’s been somehow reassuring this holiday season to discover that not all the classic old board games have been completely converted to digital zeroes and ones. In fact, flat old boxes filled...
Dec 26, 2011
Desirables
Salt of the earth. Take it with a grain of salt. Salt is, in our language as well as our daily culinary intake, the ultimate basic. Indeed, it’s even a basic ingredient in our bodies – we all...
Dec 24, 2011
Desirables
The year comes along with a slew of hopes, resolutions…and the need for a new calendar. While there is always the lovely Microsoft Outlook calendar to be found on the computer screen, that...
Dec 24, 2011
In Bangkok, Thailand, the period between the King’s Birthday (Dec 5) and New Year’s – referred to as "the festive season" – is a magical time, with lights decorating many commercial areas. Palm...
Dec 23, 2011
plant of the week
No holiday tree this year? Check out this charming little evergreen shrub that decorates itself with bright orange, ornamental berries: poet’s laurel. Tucked into a winter planter on a porch, it...
Dec 23, 2011
In the Garden
The winter scene outside may be bleak, but sometimes a bit of life appears. Birds are a big help, and not all of them have flown south. Bird feeders are a way to entice those who are still in...
Dec 20, 2011
$10 and Under
Christmas tree ornaments are intended to inspire and delight – and indeed, the usual red balls, white snowflakes and angels, golden bells and twinkling lights do add sparkle and color to a...
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