NEED TO MAKE MORE SOUP! Every time we come here you are out!…read moreShould have a back up soup!

This place is on the main drag of historic Troutdale, and if you like to go on treasure hunts, this…read moreplace is for you except you are not searching through old used stuff. Everything in here is new and is of good taste. There's also a coffee shop with treats and few small tables. The coffee shop has its own treasure hunt of good food and snack items. It's the perfect place if you want to spend some time to working, as there's no loud music but pleasant atmosphere. Parking is not a problem, as there are plenty of street parking. Everyone we dealt with in both sections was friendly and patient. Give them a shot if you are in the Troutdale, Fairview, or Gresham areas.

We are so happy we were referred to Vanessa and ColorMoxie as part of an exterior repair project to…read moreour old 1895 Portland home. When we met, Vanessa listened carefully, asked questions, and identified a gorgeous blue-green for the body of the house, and a rich creamy white for our trim. We retrieved samples of the paint from the store, put it up on a few different places on the house and garage, and SURPRISE... the blue-green color came out a lot brighter than it appeared on the flat paper sample. We sent Vanessa an email and asked for her recommendation. Vanessa wrote right back and provided three new options, one of which was the absolutely PERFECT shade of the seemingly ever-elusive teal we had been dreaming about. We are thrilled with the outcome -- our house is stunning from every angle and a true jewel of the neighborhood! Without Vanessa's expert assistance, we could have purchased 100 paint samples and still not have found the right shade.

Vanessa was a huge help on our mission to paint our 1910 Foursquare boldly, after more than a…read morecentury of it being plain ol white. She took our original scheme (which I put together using the Farrow & Ball website's 'these go together' suggestions) as inspiration, keeping our selected main color (F&B Brinjal), and replacing the ho-hum F&B trim colors with amazing, earthy, sophisticated ones. Then! She shocked and delighted us by proposing GOLD for our rafter tails and bits of trim. She spent a ton of time with us during the consultation, figuring out which color should go where on all the complicated joins at the back of the house. We splashed out for renderings, which was absolutely worth the extra cost--they built our confidence about making such a huge change. (Our fabulous painters -- Jeff and Alex of G&F Painting-- also appreciated the renderings and how prepared we were, btw.) The weekend before painting began, with all the final samples on the side of the house, I noticed that in the morning sun, something was off with our choices. Vanessa kindly made time for a weekend emergency visit and helped us figure out that the main sample was mixed (very) wrong, but the color selections were right. Whew! The end result is beautiful. We get tons of compliments from neighbors and passing dog walkers, and best of all... where before the white box loomed like a lonely cloud, now our home feels so much more cozy and "settled" into the landscape and neighborhood. Don't hesitate to call Vanessa - she made this daunting project fun! Worth every penny.

Two years ago today Bree and Tim Watt, REcreateNW, finished our kitchen remodel, just in time for…read moreThanksgiving. Our journey with them had begun in September, when my sister brought Bree to our house to talk things over - to imagine what could happen, and prioritize our dreams. She then talked it over with Tim, and they gave us a price quote that included our whole list, and was $10k-25k less than our previous quotes! There are so many choices involved with remodeling! Flooring, cabinets (and cabinet handles!), tiles, backsplash, lights, colors, and on and on. I am not a person who knows how to choose these things, and it never occurred to me that they should match in some way. All that I knew was that I wanted as much light as possible, and that I needed extra counter space. Bree took it from there, presenting choices that reflected that she had listened to everything I had told her. She made the process easy and fun! Meanwhile, Tim was designing our space to fit our needs (so much better than our previous set-up.) He was contacting the subcontractors: he's the one who waited for them when they were late, and interacted with them to help them accomplish the remodel. This was so much less frustrating for us. We were impressed with all of these guys - friendly folks who did quality work. And Tim and Bree continued to ask our preferences and opinions. As the project was nearing completion it became clear that they were coming in under budget! With the extra money, we were able to add some lighting to our living room, and to have the living room painted at the same time as the kitchen! Pretty exciting! As a finale, they hosted an open house, so that we could show off our Thanksgiving kitchen to our friends and family. In the two years since then, they have stayed in touch and have become our good friends.

From the owner: REcreateNW provides everything you need to get started in your new home. We listen to your ideas,…read morehelp refine your plans, connect you with the right contractors and work along side you and the contractor to guarantee your project is accomplished as planned and with the agreed upon results. Our goal is to make your remodel an enjoyable and creative experience. Love where you live. dream, design, build, live Color Consultant Design and Decor House Staging Project Managment Customer Service Consultation Liason

Dishonest, unprofessional. We hired Kami to decorate our living room, a project that took 9 months…read morestart to finish. She was dismissive of our thoughts/preferences and responded defensively when we asked for other options throughout the entire process. I didn't want to break our contract, since we'd paid her design fee upfront. At the end of our project, she sent us a final invoice showing she had gone 15-20% over budget, without our approval. Then, when I requested receipts, she refused to provide them. This was an extremely disappointing and tumultuous experience. We're now redoing the room ourselves, and reporting her to BBB for dishonest business practices.

Our experience was overall really disheartening. We began working with Stephanie, Kami's daughter…read moreand were really excited to work together as we were moving to a new place. However, we assumed that Stephanie would provide us with an overview of the process with timelines and what to expect in order to work with our move-in goals. She never provided any sense of targets or timelines, which left us unsure how things worked, when we were supposed to reach out to her, and when we should expect to receive mock ups of designs/options. There was overall really poor communication and we tried to address this. Eventually, at some point, she decided that we were not a good fit as client and designer and even mentioned she had a feeling this would not work the moment she stepped into our home originally. In that case, we wish she would have told us that earlier instead of bringing us on somewhat of an emotional rollercoaster. We later got some very harsh and cold emails from Kami accusing us of sending bad checks, when in reality, our materials had gotten mixed up as we were moving, and would have been able to rectify things if they had communicated properly with us when we first sent over the payments. Honestly, just looking at the way she responds to comments on Yelp (in addition to her communication over email) shows how she lacks professionalism and basic empathy. Perhaps, we just had a bad experience, but I'm honestly not sure if this is a super friendly business for people of color, particularly with a desire to integrate some of their cultural elements into the design, or for people new to the interior design process.

Inappropriate inaccurate listings that are way overpriced compared to houses in the surrounding…read moreareas. Their niche is that they fill homes with wholesale furniture that looks expensive so they can justify charging 3x what they should and offer to have it fully furnished. Would not rent from them, would avoid if possible.

Kevin Swan has been a wonderful partner to work with. He is responsive, dedicated and genuinely…read morecares about partnerships and strong relationships with his vendors. His company revolves around creating the best experience for his customers. Ibis Properties is my first go to when I have a housing need in the Portland area.

Anne was great to work and provided an excellent project plan and design. We went through several…read morecolor selection meetings to find best match for the bathroom tile and tub as well as the best options for the fireplace. Any time there were any questions she addressed them immediately and professionally. The final results were exactly what I was hoping for and a cost/value that exceeded expectation. I highly recommend Nord design for anyone wanting to create a more perfect home/office/etc. I base this on the many experiences I have had with designers and contractors.

I recently hired Nord Design House for design services for a bathroom remodel and was beyond…read moreimpressed by Anne's great attention to detail, professionalism, and most importantly, design sense. If you aren't sure what your style is, she'll help you find it. We established a common vision for the projects and then Anne took it from there bringing me ideas to decide from and coordinating all of the logistics behind the scenes. If you are looking for someone that cares about your project as much as you do, I can't recommend Nord Design House enough!

Tmm, aka Devin VonderHaar, has helped me transform my house with stuff in it, into a home with…read morefunction, warmth and increased charm. It's priceless the time and effort I have regained in having a place for everything! Being intentional...more mindful of my own footprint, it has helped me free up not only more physical space, but reduce stress and emotional energy at the same time. Everyday I tackle a project, I feel an incredible lightness and joy from finding a home for objects that are no longer serving me. I also have learned to let go of those things that have outlived their useful years. How can I thank Devin and her Tmm team? By referring anyone to learn from her approach to the KonMari method of clearing space. Thank you for helping me transform my approach to living, and helping me reclaim my home as the place where a Zen Den and functional garage and mud room became a reality.

We were in desperate shape - between moving, pets, small kiddos, and growing up with a TON of…read moreclutter, our house was a hot mess in need of some organizing, design, and HELP! Devin to the rescue... She is no-nonsense, gets straight in there and addresses your clutter and organizational challenges with simple, beautiful style. I love all the eco-friendly solutions she came up with as so many organizers recommend plastic everything. We got so much done in a short time and made so much lasting progress! Highly recommend!

Terrible woman. Values as human been are minimum. Don't contract with her. Her designs are meh and…read morehas a terrible vibe.

Angela Todd has earned a national reputation as a preeminent design professional. She is…read moreuniversally respected in the design industry. More importantly, Angela is a kind, caring and uber talented individual.