Rowland and Fortiner's PORTLAND

We recently linen-backed this lovely map for our client Elisabeth Burdon of Old Imprints.


Couldn't resist finding our neighborhood on the map, and marveling at how the grid has (and hasn't) changed.

Tyrrell Antiques & Paige Auction

We took a field-trip to Frank Tyrrell's antique shop in Southwest Portland today to drop off some pieces and check out his new project, Paige Auction. Frank is renovating the building where his shop is housed at 6429 SW Macadam Ave. to include a gallery-like auction house that will host live and internet auctions for antiques and collectibles.

Here's his leaflet with more information:


Frank's shop is a wonder in itself, full of fantastic stuff, and an easy place to get caught-up in for a whole afternoon, and then some!

Back from New York!

The Ford Mansion.

Leigh is back in the studio after a lovely trip to the east coast for her brother's wedding. While traveling she came across a mammoth restoration project, at the Genesee Valley Farm Discovery Center. The project entails the restoration of the nearly crumbling Ford family mansion, barn, milk house, and farm, built in the early 1900's. The complex will serve as a learning center for past and modern agriculture, food systems, and the conservation of natural resources. This ambitious project promises to be a truly engaging combination of historical restoration and education -- we can't wait to see how it evolves!

One handsome farm ambassador.

Interior of the barn.