One of Portland’s most successful restorations in the past decade has been the Signal Gas Station in the St. Johns neighborhood. A number of years ago, developer Rob Phillips, owner …
Historic Wallpaper Presentation
Check out this gorgeous video from our most recent event in early September, 2016. Preservation Artisans Guild member, and special presenter of the evening was wallpaper and history aficionado Bo …
Old House Hardware: Stylistic Consistency is the Key to Success
With vintage houses and buildings, the hardware and lighting are architectural “jewelry.” In any renovation or restoration, attention to detail is crucial to a successful outcome. And among the many …
Vintage Kitchen Wallpapers
Wall decorations go back to the days when people lived in caves. There, on the stone walls, are the images of hands and animals. Mystical beings look out at us …
Appropriate Cabinet Hardware for Your Period Home
The quest for appropriate hardware can be very confusing, and the choices overwhelming! For those looking to select appropriate hardware for their period home, there is the need to understand …