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On the last Saturday in January, our Portland store hosted Sherry and John Petersik, that loveable blogger/author/married couple/intrepid DIY team better known as Young House Love. We knew the event was going to be big, so we loaded up on books and fought over who would get to help out at the event, because naturally we ...
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As a company that cares about preserving the best of the past and building for the future, we understand that one good way to ensure a better tomorrow is by educating children today. But in this age of routine budget cuts, teachers often find themselves with fewer resources — especially the little extras that enrich ...
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Last Thursday, The Oregonian published a piece about one of our very own: Justin Grow. Justin, one of our Portland salvage buyers, is making historically accurate concrete blocks for his 1910 home, using turn-of-the century machinery. Not only are we thrilled to see Justin’s painstaking preservation project gain the attention it deserves, we’re also delighted ...
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It’s well-known that Portland is a Do-It-Yourselfer’s paradise, and that the city celebrates people who make and do their own thing. Many of these folks pass through our store on a daily basis, in search of inspiration and beautiful products to complete their projects. Which is why we’re excited to host the hottest DIY couple ...
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If you’ve ever fulfilled a craving for a burger, shake, and fries, you may have done so at the restaurant Johnny Rockets. The chain, which has locations in 30 states and 16 countries, celebrates good food and old-fashioned Americana with its 1940s diner atmosphere. Three Galaxy chandeliers shine in an updated Johnny Rockets location (photo ...
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