apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

Okay... Someone needs to mention that ATLA Editor Gregory, his girlfriend Emily, and their fab "Silverlake Sanctuary" finalist entry from this year's Smallest Coolest contest http://tinyurl.com/goyoe are featured in the new issue of Readymade. The new issue that just hit the stands. Yup, someone should mention that.

Check it out on AT:Chicago!

Click on my name for the link.

It is even cuter than I remembered from the Smallest, Coolest photos!

I saw that. I got my new issue this weekend. I'm still jealous of that sewing room.

Is there going to be another group CURE effort starting on October 1? I would like to do it, if so...

I'm heading to Portland this weekend and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me where do do a little shopping? I won't have too much time so if there is a specific neighborhood where there are a few cute home stores I'd love to hear about them.

Thanks!

It was scheduled for October 1:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/at-book/the-cure-class-of-june-06-3-010838

Nothing new has been announced that I've seen, presumably because of the kitchen and baby excitement.

Jessica,

I'm sure the PDX residents can tell you more, but I would suggest the Pearl District as a first stop. I was in Portland a few weeks ago, and really enjoyed wandering around the various design shops. It's a little yuppy though.

Hey Jessica, for a short visit, the Pearl District is probably your best bet. Etslee is right, it's more yuppy than Portland really is, but there are some great dives to even things out - I recommend visiting the largest DWR showroom, followed by cheap diner-style lunch at Byways Cafe then over to HIVE modern. If you have a little more time, you can take the streetcar from the Pearl to NW 23rd area, which is more laid back, bohemian kinda shopping area. Less home stores though, more fashion and boutique type joints. Anyway, here's a link for the Pearl - http://shopthepearl.com/ and there's tons of other references if you google Pearl District. Hope you find some cool stuff!

Thanks so much for the tips! I will definitely visit the Pearl - I took a look at it online and I'm sure I can keep busy there - I'll let you all know if I find anything good...

jessica sf -

Relish is another store I like in the Pearl District, and there are many galleries in the area, as well.

The "Lisa's Colorful Mission Abobe" house tour comment thread is closed, but I wanted to say that I loved the color and art.

Jessica SF --

Be sure to check out Powells while in Portland (it is close to the Pearl district). Amazine (and huge) bookstore with a mix of used and new books. Practically an entire floor filled with design/home/garden books. I could (and have) spent hours there.

Hi guys, I am having trouble finding a website and I was wondering if you could help me. As I recall I was looking for bath hardware (knobs, etc) and this website had quite a modern, clean selection. I found some of their stuff at Chiasso.com but it didn't have nearly the selection. Can anyone help me? I know it's a little bit silly but I'd really appreciate any tips, this is driving me bonkers.

Hi everyone,

I got an email from Live Modern yesterday. They're offering free passes to the West Coast Green Residential Building Conference and Expo that's going on in SF this weekend. It seems like a really cool event, if you're interested in green design, that is. Since I'm in Boston, I figured you guys could use it more than me. Here's the email I got:


Thanks to the efforts of LiveModern, Dwell magazine and
forward-thinking architects, many modernists now equate
modern design with green building. It's time to explore.

LiveModern has arranged for free passes to the trade show
portion of the West Coast Green Residential Building
Conference and Expo which starts today in San Francisco.

If you are in the Bay Area this weekend and would like to
attend the trade show, please see details at:

http://livemodern.com/Members/Marshall/events/westcoastgreen/

This free pass offer is an $85 value, and there is no limit
to the number of free passes LiveModern can provide. The
free pass allows you access to the trade show through
Saturday. Significant discounts are also available for
conference passes through this offer.

BTW, Michelle Kaufmann will speak about Prefab Green at West
Coast Green at 2:30 pm on Saturday, September 30, as part
of the conference.

The West Coast Green conference and expo represents the
largest milestone yet in the residential green building
movement. It provides access to comprehensive state-of-
the-art resources and features 250 exhibitors and 100
experts presenting their latest developments, insights, and
inspiration on the expanding frontiers of the field.

I just viewed Lisa's house tour...love it! Since there won't be any comments on that entry, I'm asking here...
Lisa, where did you find your couch? Thanks!

I'd love to hear from Lisa about what's that delicious color of paint in her kitchen! It glows...

yeah, i was wondering why comments are closed? i'd love to know the origin of that great screenprint on the gorgeous credenza. i assume it's one of lisa's own works, but if not, i'd love to know its provenance.
thanks!

Any thoughts about the new Westfield SF? I just visited yesterday and was generally pleased with the overall renovation. The rotunda is magnificent and I liked the integration with the older section connecting to Nordstroms. Bloomingdales is bright and well planned. I just wish there was a home design store and less clothing stores. I counted 4 different retail versions of Abercrombie and Fitch!

I loved the cool wood pendant lamps at the food fair.

hi everyone,
-my couch is called the "gracie" and if you do a search on the internet you can find it. i got it at Therapy in san francisco on valenica.
-i got my paint from sherwin williams about 3 years ago and i don't remember the color names, sorry!
-the print in the living room is from this amazing design store in brooklyn called "iamstill alive"--their web address is: http://store.iamstillalive.net/
-sorry the comments are turned off. sometimes AT readers can be super critical and i didn't put my home up to be critiqued. thought i do appreciate your compliments and interest in my stuff!

hey lisa,

do you know if iamstillalive has a bricks and mortar shop? i clicked around the site for them you posted, but it seems like they're an all-online operation. and seeing as i live in Brooklyn, it would be really nice to go pay them a visit, because their stuff is really cool! also, if i ever wanted to buy from them, 'twould be a bit silly to have to order online from a shop in my same zipcode...

also, lisa, i loved your tour! tres cute!