Like the mythical Atlas, these shelves will hold all your wordly goods, without fail. You'll have to find another piece of furniture to invent fire and rule the underworld however. See these strong things, and the rest of today's Scavenger below! More

First it's an army of mid century pods. Then come the zombies. If you need some furniture to block your doors, you've come to the right place. All sorts of affordable and stylish barriers are available, all across the western states. Have a look see below!
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You sip martinis at 6:00pm. Your fillings are gold, not silver. Silk isn't just a fabric, it's a state of mind. And you want this vintage campaign style sideboard with brass accents. Why fight it? Click below to get it! More

Okay, okay, you know I can't resist a campaign dresser, let alone a blue one; i'm a total sucker for them. Throw in some 70s style dining chairs, and I've all but moved to Albuquerque. Feel free to get there before me - just click below for the contact info. More

Hmmm, what do you think of this crushed velvet bed? In pea green no less. The brass lotus light is also intriguing. They're just two of the interesting items in today's Scavenger, just waiting for you to snap up. Click below for the best of the West! More

Between this velvet daybed in Seattle and the tufted green sofa in Portland, the Pacific Northwest has comfortable seating in the bag. No need to leave the living room for days on end. If your finger can do some heavy lifting, click below for the details on both! More

We're keeping it classy in today's Scavenger, starting with this handsome, yet restrained, writing desk by Baker. It's over twenty years old, but it looks not a day over five. We should all be so lucky. Keep an eye out for other fine furniture, just after this! More

Yowza. These Selig chairs are a statement, aren't they? Just try to stop your guests from ooohing and aaahing all over them. Stunning, yes. But they are just one option of many in today's Scavenger. So keep on clicking! More

Like this Small Cool 2012 contest entry? Favorite it below!

Name:

Rachael

Location:

Portland, OR

Square Feet:

860

Division:

Small

What I Love About My Small Home:

We fell in love with the large windows and high ceilings the moment we saw them. Good natural light is so important in Portland (you may have heard it gets a little gray here). We also love the picture molding. With more art than walls so it’s great to be able to rotate pictures as the mood strikes us without worrying about patching holes. It was the dining room that sealed the deal, however. We cook for friends and family often so when we saw there was room to feed a crowd -– we knew it was the space for us.

When I hear the word "upcycling" I generally think of specific products, but this project in Portland, Oregon is an interesting example of a how an entire building can go from tear-down to neighborhood asset.

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