We have been longtime supporters of the incredible work that Community Warehouse does here in Oregon, and are proud to once again be donating a one of a kind piece to their annual fundraiser. The “Chair Affair” gala and live auction is happening on April 13th, 2019 and tickets are still available here. See past […]
So last post had me “coming out” behind the retail curtain. Some truth telling is a good thing. I had several business people call to share their experience. I think we are all part of the human condition and have hard days, no matter what business/job you are in. It helps to share this from time to time. […]
It is an all too common refrain here at the store. I have kids, so I don’t want to get something… nice. Oh folks, that makes me so sad! Consider this: Your kids will be influenced by their visual environment. Surrounding them with “nice” things will only give them the opportunity to appreciate what “nice” […]
This fantastic before & after comes to us from our lovely customer Bernadette (and her adorable daughter!) She says “Amy helped me figure out the fabric and it turned out beautifully. It adds the perfect pop of fun to what was before my conservative and boring living room. Thanks to you it is now so […]
I look at a lot of fabric. I mean A LOT. That’s why I own a fabric store! While there is a lot of great pattern and design out there, I simply can not bring everything in. Different patterns make their way into the store because they fill a particular design niche, a color lust, or […]
We have been wanting to remodel our upstairs since 1991. Running the business, and life in general, have kept us from getting it done. We have been living with a tiny bedroom with a closet the size of a couple of Kleenex boxes. I’m not kidding! After all, back in the 1920’s when the house […]
SPRING? REALLY? It’s not that we are not used to rain here in the Great Northwest, but COME ON…along with the chilly temps the rain just keeps coming! On the UP side, we have wonderful places to visit and FAB FABRICS to keep us happy! These just came in from Morocco, made with Belgium looms…O […]
Come on, this has to be the best holiday of the year. I love it all, the food, the family, the “what are we grateful for list”. I love the list- it is not a hip or unique tradition, but it is a great one. I know that the “half empty” crowd may not think […]
Oil cloth for outside and inside alike! Great for picnic tables, camping and under kids! Hot enough for you?!!! I’ll admit it- I’ve become a “weather wimp”! My hearty Midwest stock has crumbled in the face of temperatures exceeding 90 degrees. Back in my Chicago days the one liner was “It’s not the heat, it’s […]
Evidence of spring in Portland- Iris in my yard Hi All, It has been awhile since I have blogged. We have the newsletter, and I am still mystified as to why anyone, except those near and dear to my heart, would be interested in what I had to say. I am a little “old school” […]
