Andrée Tremoulet founded Commonworks Consulting in July 2012 to offer research, community-based planning and program design services to public and non-profit clients in the community development, housing and planning fields. In addition to consulting, Andrée is a Research Associate with the Center for Urban Studies at Portland State University, where she conducts research on homelessness, affordable housing and community development issues. …
2013 is all about local, and we love our local neighborhood of Beaumont Village. We have markets, restaurants, retail shops, antique stores, and cafes. One of our favorite spots to find knick knacks, vintage clothing and the perfect gift under $10 is Patti Smith West. Patti opened her shop on 42nd Ave almost 2 years ago. She brings a vibrancy …
After thirty years as career teachers, (hurray for our teachers!), Sam and Chuck retired. Now they finally have time to take their art more seriously. They had the opportunity to participate in a program called Partners of the Americas. They traveled to Costa Rica and spent three weeks with artists from the Pacific Northwest and Costa Rica while exchanging ideas …
Bella Flora Studio Elaine’s studio, Bella Flora has been at 44th and Fremont for nearly 16 years—before that she owned Wild Flowers on Hawthorne, and spent time in a variety of studios, always within a short distance from her three children so that she could be available to attend school events, performances, or just to be available to pick up a sick child. She …
Christine Van Fleet wins the ‘Featured’ spot this month for her outstanding creation of a Quinceanera Invitation and Reply card for her two nieces. This is what Christine had to say about the Quinceanera celebration… I was honored when my nieces, Victoria and Vanessa, asked me to design a logo and invitations for their combined fifteenth and sixteenth birthday party. …
Alberta Street is a vibrant, creative & sustainable commercial district serving both residents and visitors to our city. This neighborhood is strong and united because of its diversity, special interests to the arts & small business development– it all adds up to a very unique atmosphere. If you haven’t experienced “Last Thursday” this is a must to fully appreciate the personality …
Marco Polo Designs has been a premiere designer and producer of contemporary art-glass jewelry since 1994. Owners Claude and Penny Cruz travel twice a year to Venice and Murano, Italy, to design and prototype their world-exclusive lampwork beads with a few select glass-artisan families. They sell their jewelry at more than 150 of the top-ranked glass and American handcrafts galleries …