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Nw Modern Art Show and Open House

October 9th, 2010 by Jenelle Isaccson

Colleen Flaherty - mixed media on board, 24 x 24" (diptych)

NwModern -The Spirit of Place

October 16th- October 29th

Living Room will be offering for sale the Twombly residence, a restored mid-century modern home in Healy Heights, October 15th. The home will be used as a temporary gallery displaying the best of local NW Modern Art and Design from the 15th until October 29th. Over 58 local artisans will be displaying fine art, furniture, textiles and ceramics. There will be a catalogue available at the show with more information about the works on display and the finishes and materials used in the restoration of the home. Click here for more info on the participating exhibitors.

The Twombly Residence Experience sweeping valley views captured in a wall of windows framed by exposed beamed ceilings and original oak hardwood floors. Anchoring the open floor plan is a Roman brick, double sided, floor-to-ceiling fireplace. Skylights flood light into the luxurious kitchen and baths. Playing with nature’s palette the homes finishes include; opulent Ann Sacks natural stone and tile, marble slab counters and stone hearths, walnut and birch cabinets, and seed pearl painted walls to reflect the changing light. A flexible layout including four bedrooms and three full baths offers varied options for creative living. The generous oversized lot features mature native landscaping, orchard and garden, private patio, and extensive decking for outdoor living and entertaining.

The Twombly residence has been artfully restored with locally sourced and ecologically sensitive materials such as insulated windows, 100% wool carpet, marmoleum, and a new reflective roof surface. Careful thought went into conserving the original finishes and wood work when possible. Simple, dignified and designed for relaxed urban living this property is an inspiring example of a Northwest Modern home.

4449 SW TWOMBLY AVE

4 bedrooms, 3 full baths

2975 Square Feet

13,600 Sq Ft lot, .31acres

SW Hills Views

Offered at $545,000

Stay tuned for more photos and information!

Fairy Goes Looking (at High Line & Beyond)

February 24th, 2010 by Daria Crymes

fairy As the weather gets better and better (not that it has really been that bad this winter!) I reminisce about a lovely trip my husband, Ben, and I took to NYC and Boston to visit friends and architectural sites last July. The weather was a perfect, if unusual, 75 degrees. We walked all over Manhattan- up and down, side to side, day in and day out- seeing everything from Renzo Piano’s NY Times building, at least twice, to Norman Foster’s Hearst Tower and Allied Works’ Museum of Art and Design, to the 2 week old (at the time) High Line Park designed by Diller, Scofidio + Renfro. This was the highlight of our visit! It is an amazing and unique elevated promenade on a trestle that was once a railway line for delivery of cattle, out of use since 1980. From this quiet perch, well above street level, framed views of the water and views straight down Chelsea streets abound. It is an urban sanctuary, a contemporary architectural fairy tale gesturing in the direction of Olmsted and Vaux’s Central Park. Bring a picnic, a bottle of wine, a special friend or your own silence and absorb the interface between the natural and urban fabric NYC has to offer. If you are still and observant, you might just be found by a fairy like we were by this one who then followed us home to our children… If you find yourself in NYC, be sure to find the High Line Public Park! The second of three phases is due to open in the fall ’10. www.thehighline.org

Art From the Heart-literally!

September 10th, 2009 by Livingroom

Thanks to our fantastic art scout Bridgett Larabee, this month we are featuring a show by artists from ART FROM THE HEART. What is Art From the Heart? Well, besides being one of our favorite shows so far, here is the run down: ART FROM THE HEART is a teaching and working studio that provides an employment alternative for adults with development disabilities. It also doubles as a fantastic & fun gallery open to the public. The goal of the center is to foster each artist’s personal creative energy and cultivate an outlet for community connection and contribution for people of all abilities. The artists that participate with ART FROM THE HEART attend classes for a minimum of two days a week that range from painting to book making to doll creation and everything in between. Our show featuring paintings, ceramics and dolls will be up through the end of September; come on by and and be prepare to be blown away by the overwhelming talent and passion!

A Slice of Belmont

September 1st, 2009 by Amber Turner

On the market only a week, my buyer trusted his instincts when touring this home. “This feels good” he said. Coincidentally, we disovered this townhome was built by the same builder of another listing he fell for a month earlier, but lost to a cash buyer.

He knows what he likes, and his tastes are refined.

This 3-story, 2 bed/2.5 bath + den townhome in the heart of Belmont is only 3 years new, has high quality finishes, and does just “feel good”. Its warm interior textures, fireplace, and big sky views will be perfect for settling in with a good book on a cold day. And yet, the hip location draws you out to the Portland scene of Stumptown Coffee, music at the Blue Monk, or a mushroom burger at Paradox.

For a cyclist, Belmont also offers a sense of being in the center of all Portland’s great neighborhoods. All my client needs to do now is put up the garage door, roll up a pantleg, and whisk himself away for a few hours… with the joy of knowing the real luxury will be returning to his new home.

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Artist Reception for Lisa Mundroff & Grant Zukowski Last Thursday at Living Room Realtors 5-8pm June 25th

June 20th, 2009 by Jenelle Isaccson

Painting by Lisa Mundroff

Group Photography Show Artist Reception May 28th

May 27th, 2009 by Jenelle Isaccson

Please join us May 28th from 5-8 pm for an Artist Reception and Open House featuring the photography of Zeb Andrews, Justin Dupre & Scott Hoyle.
Justin Dupre will be exhibiting his enlarged Polaroids and his self published coffee table book “A Polaroid Time Journey”. Scott Hoyle will have his ethereal infra-red photographs on display, and Zeb Andrews features pin-hole photographs of the St. John’s bridge. This is a great show we are honored to be hosting!
Come on down to the opening reception from 5-8 on May 28th. If you can’t make it that night, the show will be up until June 21st.

Artists Reception for Sidonie Caron April 30th

April 26th, 2009 by Jenelle Isaccson

We are really excited this month to be hosting paintings by Sidonie Caron. Caron paints rich and complex landscapes. Please join us April 30th from 5 to 8pm at Living Room Realtors for an opening reception in conjunction with the Last Thursday Art walk on Alberta. We are located next to the Tin Shed at 1422 NE Alberta. See you there!

Artist Reception and Open House March 26th

March 17th, 2009 by Jenelle Isaccson

Title: Artist Reception
Location: 1422 NE Alberta
Link out: Click here
Description: Paintings by Pate Gonzalez showing at Living Room.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2009-03-26

This month Living Room Realtors in partnership with Bridget Larrabee art consultant and owner of Art Scout http://www.myartscout.com/ presents paintings by Pate Gonzalez. The reception and open house will be March 26th from 5-9 at our office located at 1422 NE Alberta. This is the first of monthly rotating Art shows we will be showcasing for ‘Last Thursday Art Walk’ on Alberta. http://www.artonalberta.org/ You can also come look at paintings during our business hours or schedule an appointment at 503-719-5588. If you haven’t been to Alberta for a ‘Last Thursday Art Walk’, you are missing out on a wild Portland tradition. There are dozens of street artists, musicians, and performers lining the street. The people watching is excellent and restaurants and businesses stay open late. There is street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods but get there early it gets crowded fast. Better yet ride your bike or the bus, dress in your funkiest and we will see you there!

SE OFFICE : 2625 SE 26TH AVE

NE OFFICE : 1422 NE ALBERTA ST

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