Health & Wellness
Annual House Tour Part 3–The John Ross
December 17, 2007
The homes in the John Ross dramatically contrasted with each other. The Kenney home demonstrated beautifully how to make a small space work effectively and how to display special pieces collected over time in a cozy environment. This was definitely a place to get advice on how to down-size with grace. One could easily curl up with a good book and a cat on your lap.
The Buford home showed how white, both in the walls and slip covered furniture, could provide the kind of background that showcased their art, much of it produced by the artist who resides here, off to great advantage. The home is expansive and charming and looks over a patio that had been planned to give the impression of a large yard where the gardener in the house could putter among potted plants. Sculpture and books compliment the paintings and provides a visual treat that keeps the visitor engaged in the environment.
Finally the Hardman/Nollen home is exceptional in its combination of living and work space that draws on the panoramic views of the city and employed lovely decorative features, creative lighting, and comfortable furniture. Here there is definitely a sense of city living as you look directly out at the surrounding buildings and the lights of those more distant. If you saw the article in the New York Times several weeks ago about the interchange between the outside and inside of largely glass buildings, (and some questions about what is private!) you could appreciate how much this is demonstrated here .
This is one person’s review of the homes visited and selection of the features that are so appealing in homes that show contrasts in life style and use of space. Please let us know what features of the homes were most memorable for you. We are already thinking about how this tour can be organized next year. One more thing, there is information on Neighborhood House elsewhere on this blog and continuing opportunities to contribute to their excellent work. Please mail an envelope directly to Neighborhood House. We do not yet know how much as been donated and we’ll post a final figure when the appeal has been completed.
mdp
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Peggy Pusch travels for work so she is less often found at the Meriwether, where she “lives,” than someplace else in the world. However, when she is here, she enjoys what Portland has to offer, going to the symphony, the ballet, museums and galleries, and the theater. She is Associate Director of the Intercultural Communication Institute and Executive Director of a professional organization for interculturalists. And she has a brand new bike!
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