Home + Design

Organizing Home Spaces

Local Oregonized Closets Offers Functionality for Your Home Article by Julie E. Furnas If you have someone on your holiday gift list that is hard to buy for, think about giving the gift of a beautifully organized home. After the rush of the holidays, organization for a closet, pantry, office or garage is a gift that keeps on giving through the year, bringing peace and efficiency to everyday life. Home interior remodeling often includes redesigning storage and closed off spaces into more...

Style + Beauty

Prioritizing Healthy Skin

A Dermatology Practice Built on a Foundation of Caring Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Shadow Bear Media When Dr. Leslie Carter decided to become a dermatologist, one of the foremost reasons was to help decrease people’s physical and often mental suffering that comes with various skin conditions.  “My goal is to make people more confident in their skin and make their skin healthier,” she says. “People sometimes underestimate the amount of distress skin conditions can create, but it's...

Arts + Culture

The Centerpiece of Christmas

How Christmas Trees Became Symbol of Joy, Peace and Giving Article by Lynette Confer The Christmas tree evokes a cascade of memories for many. A symbol of joy and festivity during the holiday season, the history of Christmas trees blends ancient traditions with modern celebrations to represent renewal, hope, and the spirit of giving. For centuries, evergreen plants and trees, those that remain green year-round, held a special meaning during the winter months. People in ancient times would...

Arts + Culture

Simply Inspired Gift Wrap Ideas

Add Personal Touches to Your Holiday Gifts Using Natural Elements Article by Lynette Confer Holiday gift wrapping does not have to be elaborate or even expensive. Simply using brown kraft paper or recycling brown paper bags can be the base for gorgeous gift wrap. Gift tags can be as simple as a piece of cardboard cut into a fun shape, such as a Christmas tree or star… or just a simple square. Ribbons can be ones you have on hand or simple natural or dyed twine tied around sprigs of evergreen...