Category Archives: Portland, OR

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

The Color of Wool

Abby Mages is the founder and proprietor of Woolestudio, a cozy little shop full of wool carpets, blankets and other woolen objects located at 4730 NE Portland, OR. We met Abby back in the late 90’s when we were interior … Continue reading →

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Janie Lowe
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Friday, September 30th, 2011

Living Outside

How is it that fall is my favorite season, yet this time of year always fills me with melancholy?  As I was putting away the pillows from our outdoor patio before the impending Portland rains, I realized, I most likely … Continue reading →

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Janie Lowe
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Thursday, August 11th, 2011

Garden Color Celebration! by YO

PETAL .04 THRIVE .05 CREATE .04 THRIVE .05 CLAY.06 PETAL .07 THRIVE .02 GRAIN.06 THRIVE .06 PETAL .04

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Janie Lowe
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Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

Ida, Lou & Minne’s Colorful Coop, by LO

Meet the newest members of the family- Ida, Lou and Minne. They are named after my and Ginnie’s hometowns, Idalou and Minneapolis. Idalou, my small hometown in Texas was named after the founder’s two daughters, Ida and Lou. It seemed … Continue reading →

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Janie Lowe
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

Coop Color, by YO

Our latest project is building a coop for 3 chickens. We chose a coop design that was more traditional to go with our 1888 “somewhat-” Victorian farmhouse. Ian Mayer of Lorax General Contracting here in Portland helped us build it.  … Continue reading →

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Ginnie Young
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Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

Colorful Memories, by YO

Last week I was working on a project in our basement and came across our old portfolios from YOLO Paint – the painting business Janie and I had from 1995-2005.  Of course, I had to pull myself away from the … Continue reading →

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Ginnie Young
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Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

WATER.02-The Complex Color, by YO

I am a Pisces, born on the cusp of Aquarius – ALL water, so it seems natural that I would want to surround myself with blue.  But since I was young I have been drawn to the warmer shades, the … Continue reading →

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Ginnie Young
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Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

The Color of Rain in the NW, by YO

We are in the middle of several days of low clouds and heavy rains here in the Pacific Northwest.  This time of winter is always a little hard for us, but this morning I looked out my kitchen window and … Continue reading →

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Ginnie Young
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Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

The Color of Team Spirit, by YO

Football is really not my thing and never has been, so it surprised most people who know me that I was completely captivated by the Oregon Ducks this season.  I have to say, not only has the game never interested … Continue reading →

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Ginnie Young
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Thursday, December 23rd, 2010

Merry Merry Color and Creativity! from YO & LO

Below are some of our favorite ornaments, made out of re-purposed objects to adorn the tree. A pair of felt ice skates – the blades are paperclips Raggedy Ann and Andy – made out of old clothespins Christmas Tree – … Continue reading →

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Ginnie Young
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