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Portrait Magazine Portrait Magazine is for and about the Pacific Northwest. Founded in Oregon more than 30 years ago by Publisher Claudia Brown.

Founded in Oregon more than 22 years ago by Publisher Claudia Brown, Portrait Magazine takes you behind the scenes to meet local architects, designers, artisans and leading chefs (with their favorite recipes). Topics range from stunning design, home décor trends, local food, wine, spirits and Northwest travel destinations.

MEET JIM ROMANOQ. What types of projects do you take on?A. We work with clients that are seeking to create something uni...
09/08/2026

MEET JIM ROMANO

Q. What types of projects do you take on?

A. We work with clients that are seeking to create something unique and specific to them and who understand how good design can improve their lives. For us, the scale of the project is not as important as the intent of the project, thus we enjoy designing at all scales of architecture from small interior remodels to large new homes.

Click the link below or in bio to read more of our interview with on all things design.
https://www.portraitmagazine.com/68-shoptalk-jim-romano



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EYE ON DESIGN / Editor's PicksDEDON LOUNGE COLLECTION AT TERRIS DRAHEIMVisit Terris Draheim Outdoor’s showrooms in Seatt...
08/08/2026

EYE ON DESIGN / Editor's Picks

DEDON LOUNGE COLLECTION AT TERRIS DRAHEIM
Visit Terris Draheim Outdoor’s showrooms in Seattle and at the new Portland location for Dedon’s Lounge Collection by Frank Ligthart, which raises simplicity to an artform. The clean, balanced modules come together to create an endless variety of seating arrangements in any environment, from oceanside retreats to garden terraces.
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ROLEX WATCH
Official Rolex Jeweler in Portland, Mahler Jewelers, offers this handsome Day-Date 36mm Brown Ombré Set with diamond dial and 18kt Everose Gold President Bracelet.

PNW HOMES BOOK
Pacific Northwest Homes: A striking collection celebrating the region’s most inspired residential design. Spanning urban retreats to coastal escapes. Written by Brian Carabet.

AMBER CANDLE
Rifle Paper Co.’s Amber & Black Vanilla candle creates a soothing, inviting atmosphere indoors or out.

WOLF CUPS
Hand-thrown, trimmed, and glazed in Hood River by Wolf Ceramics — Wolf Cups in Poppy Stripe and Sunrise may just replace your everyday glassware.
wolfceramics.com · riflepaperco.com · mahlerjewelers.com

WIND-SWEPT RETREAT / Read more at link in bio The resulting house was constructed with Bellevue-based builder DME Builds...
07/08/2026

WIND-SWEPT RETREAT / Read more at link in bio

The resulting house was constructed with Bellevue-based builder DME Builds and managed by contractor David Elwell. This was the first of three recent projects between his company and Heliotrope. \

“It was a good process,” says Herrin, who appreciated how quickly the builder was able to deliver the finished home, despite being based off-island. “They just kept the ball rolling.” As for Elwell, he appreciated the “niche” site. “There aren’t very many lots anymore,” says Elwell. “So, you’re finding these little niches left to develop, which makes them pretty special.”

As for what you can’t see, the house was also built to high performance standards, including advanced insulation and detailing, like the “hidden gutters” and rain screen that funnel the water away and keep the interior leak-free. With perfect southern exposure and no trees to shade the solar panels, the building generates more power than it uses, utilizing an electric heat pump and induction cooktop instead of gas appliances.

https://www.portraitmagazine.com/68-breath-of-fresh-air

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EYE ON DESIGN / Editor's PicksWHITE FARMHOUSE KITCHEN BY OLSON & JONESA light and bright kitchen remodel by Olson & Jone...
06/08/2026

EYE ON DESIGN / Editor's Picks

WHITE FARMHOUSE KITCHEN BY OLSON & JONES
A light and bright kitchen remodel by Olson & Jones Construction features Marvin windows from Classic Sash & Door, a farmhouse sink and Waterstone faucets from Chown Hardware, Caesarstone counters, custom cabinetry with seeded glass doors, and elegant subway tile backsplash from Bedrosians Tile & Stone.
olsonandjones.com · classicsash.com

EYE ON DESIGN / Editor's PicksOUTDOOR GREATROOM COVE FIREBOWL AT SUTTER HEARTH The Outdoor GreatRoom Company Cove Firebo...
05/08/2026

EYE ON DESIGN / Editor's Picks

OUTDOOR GREATROOM COVE FIREBOWL AT SUTTER HEARTH
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company Cove Firebowl series offers an iconic, contemporary take on the firepit. The natural finish complements furnishings while letting the fire tell the story. Ready for propane or convertible to natural gas. Available locally through Sutter Hearth.
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HIGH PERFORMANCE HOME / Read more at link in bioThe couple was equally adamant about wanting the woodwork to be made fro...
04/08/2026

HIGH PERFORMANCE HOME / Read more at link in bio

The couple was equally adamant about wanting the woodwork to be made from real wood, not laminate. “They wanted craftsmanship that ages gracefully,” notes Tankersley. “They didn’t want pressboard that when kids get a nick in a corner cabinet, reveals itself. The more honest the materials, the better it will age.”

Boyer agrees, stating her team had a heavy focus on warm, high quality textural materials and unique tile sourced locally. “The entry is the grandest space in the home with its high ceiling and curved staircase,” says Boyer.

“As you move through the house, the rooms scale according to the function, but the refined palette and details remain consistent. In the bedroom wing, the ceiling lowers and the space is cozier.”

https://www.portraitmagazine.com/68-rebuilding-with-purpose

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EYE ON DESIGN / Editor's PicksCURVED WALKWAY BY SEQUOIA STONESCAPESWillamette Valley’s Sequoia Stonescapes designed and ...
03/08/2026

EYE ON DESIGN / Editor's Picks

CURVED WALKWAY BY SEQUOIA STONESCAPES
Willamette Valley’s Sequoia Stonescapes designed and installed this curved walkway with Western Interlock pavers. Using only small rectangle pavers, the rippled cobble surface was produced with Cambridge blend Camino Stone, a double border in “charcoal” and “pewter” frames the path.
sequoiastonescapes.com · westerninterlock.com

CAMBIUM PAVER PATIO WITH BLUE CHAISE LOUNGES
Cambium Landscape and Design placed two cobalt Brown Jordan chaise lounges atop salmon-colored Arizona sandstone. Dry-laid with half-inch joints for drainage, the natural cleft surface creates a rustic feel. Below a custom cedar arbor, the homeowners relax in hammocks with climbing ‘New Dawn’ roses wafting nearby.
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COTTAGE BY THE BAY / Read more at link in bioFor the layout, Jennifer wanted the plan to accommodate herself and one oth...
03/08/2026

COTTAGE BY THE BAY / Read more at link in bio

For the layout, Jennifer wanted the plan to accommodate herself and one other guest, “like a boutique hotel,” says Smith. To that end, there are two bedroom en-suites, which are separated for privacy by the main entry hall and the primary living spaces.

The rest of the interior palette evolved from the reclaimed stone, which also comes inside to wrap the fireplace. “Once the stone was resolved, it set the emotional and material direction for the rest of the home,” says interior designer Whitney Maehara, who worked alongside James Fung, both of NB Design.

“Its sense of weight and history informed the finishes palette, the cabinetry detailing, and even the balance between light and shadow throughout the spaces.” The natural variation in the materials, from the sweep of lime wash paint on the walls, to the entry hall enveloped in tongue-and-groove hemlock, further create “a sense of depth and age, as if they’ve always belonged there,” notes Maehara.

https://www.portraitmagazine.com/68-welcome-home

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EYE ON DESIGN / Editor's PicksROBERTO COIN NECKLACEThe Roberto Coin Venetian Princess Pirouette necklace, available at M...
02/08/2026

EYE ON DESIGN / Editor's Picks

ROBERTO COIN NECKLACE
The Roberto Coin Venetian Princess Pirouette necklace, available at Mahler Jewelers in Portland, pairs a soft satin finish and diamonds with chrysoprase, mother-of-pearl, or red agate in a graceful double-sided design.
mahlerjewelers.com

ARTERIORS DECANTERS
Arteriors decanters in organic shapes with clear glass bodies and simple antique brass stoppers. Available through J Garner Home in Seattle.
jgarnerhome.com

SEAFOAM NAPKINS
Joanna Buchanan seafoam linen dinner napkins feature an intricate gold metallic trim — a dose of prestige for any tablescape. Customizable with monogramming.
joannabuchanan.com

PNW GARDENS BOOK
Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest: Explore the history, design, and personality of 20 unique private gardens in Oregon and Washington. Photographed by William Wright with a foreword by Art Wolfe. Written by Brian D. Coleman.

ALADDIN TILE & FLOOR LAMP FROM JAY GARNER
Add a sophisticated custom backsplash with the Cupboard & Clay Set #63 Alladin Mosaic — Botticino, Cipollino, and Thassos Standard marble tile. Heritage patterning, handmade beauty, and a softness only natural stone delivers. Handmade in Tacoma.

Arteriors’ Elden floor lamp in bold cadet blue iron with antique brass base and white-lined linen drum shade. Available at J Garner Home in Seattle.
cupboardandclay.com · jgarnerhome.com

STORM TO SANCTUARY / Read more at link in bioAfter the structural updates were addressed, including a new roof, windows,...
02/08/2026

STORM TO SANCTUARY / Read more at link in bio

After the structural updates were addressed, including a new roof, windows, plumbing, and shoring up those cracked ceilings, Shevde turned her attention to redesigning the damaged rooms.

“The big question was, how do we want this house to feel? Because to me, it is an old house and we liked that about it, but we also wanted it to be young and fresh,” says Shevde. The rebuild process offered an opportunity to improve on the existing spaces, whether that was warming up the breakfast room, tweaking the kitchen layout, or opening up a wall between it and the dining room for better flow.

“We had lived in the house for several years, so we knew the parts that just didn’t function,” says Shevde.

https://www.portraitmagazine.com/68-after-the-storm

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