“
I am my mother’s
son, and my partner
and I have knocked
heads about all the
knick knacks.”
February 2013
searched magazines. Find what grabs your heart. Purple sofa? Great! In-
dustrial chic? Go for it! At this point you’re only taking pictures for your
design file – and again, bear in mind that you will sort this all out later.
(Here is a tip: Take a full-on picture of the item and then a separate picture
of the price tag. It will make budgeting and remembering the store much
easier.) The goal of shopping is to discover what you really want, and it’s
also an education in pricing items. It’s always a shock to most people what
things cost.
GET INSPIRED
Pay attention when you’re out and about. Portland is filled with amaz-
ing places, talented architects and gifted designers. I love looking at open
houses – nothing makes me happier than walking into a nicely designed
and furnished home regardless of how much is spent on furnishings. I’ve
seen bungalows that are better designed and decorated than mansions in
the West Hills. Do you love the interior of a certain hotel? How about your
favorite restaurant? Most of us are now blessed with a digital phone that
can easily take photos. It may be a lighting fixture, window treatments or
simply the way a room is laid out. Is it a bathroom you like? (Note: You
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