This Louisana-bred, West-coast-trained, and Redding-nurtured artist used her university degree in applied art as a basis for subsequent study with outstanding master artists. She was a scholarship student of the acclaimed Sergei Bongart, of Los Angeles. Greaves’ widely collected oil… Continue Reading
In my last design column, I wrote about clever DIY uses for old windows. In my own home, and in a number of design jobs, I’m fairly pleased with my projects of using old windows as giant frames for enlarged… Continue Reading
Oregon Street Antique Mall is celebrating its one-year anniversary throughout the month of April. As a show of customer appreciation, Oregon Street Antique Mall will offer gift give-aways, drawings, treasure hunts and other other events within the store. April also… Continue Reading
Bone yard: Slang. an area where old or discarded ships, planes, etc., are collected prior to being broken-up for scrap, or otherwise disposed. Years ago, while on a job for a client at a window and glass shop, I noticed… Continue Reading
As an interior redesigner, I am called upon to help clients who feel in a rut with their home interiors. Clients often say that they don’t feel comfortable in their spaces, and may even feel embarrassed to have people over.… Continue Reading
Sharing is usually a good thing, and Airbnb is no exception. Airbnb was launched just four years ago, based upon the idea of earning extra income by having guests pay to stay in a private citizen’s home. I’d only just… Continue Reading
Jaimie Maileilani Chamberlain-Lord, formerly of Redding, died in Glendale, California, on Dec. 12, 2014, after a short illness. She was 57. Jaimie was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Oct. 28, 1957. She was Donald and Claudia Chamberlain’s third daughter. She grew… Continue Reading
I went to a local department store to buy my great nephew a birthday gift. I passed the “pink toy” aisle when I heard a little girl’s voice say, “Get over here, Dad!” She reminded me of bratty Violet in… Continue Reading
Redesign is the service of creating dramatic room makeovers, utilizing the client’s existing furnishings, art and accessories. I had the pleasure of being hired to redesign friends’ Canda and Don William’s lovely beach-inspired home. Canda was gracious enough to share… Continue Reading
The adage “opposites attract” never rings as true as when I’m on a design job that involves working with a couple. From my design viewpoint, I can appreciate each person’s design differences. The mix of tastes and preferences adds flair… Continue Reading
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