Spotlight
Måurice: the luncheonette that packs a serious pastry punch
Måurice is a serene, singular luncheonette tucked into a triangle of storefronts on W Burnside that feels worlds away from the pace of Portland. Created by chef-owner Kristen Murray, the bright, intimate space blends Nordic influence with French technique, offering a tightly focused daytime menu built around seasonal ingredients and quiet precision. With its restrained hours, ever-evolving dishes, and celebrated pastry program, Måurice is designed as a place to slow down, pause, and savor food that feels both refined and deeply personal.
Recipe: Almond cake with roasted fruit for spring
Our very own broker, Erica Goodfriend, a trained pastry chef, shares a spring dessert that feels light, bright, and right for the season.
Letting the right art piece find you
We sat down with Kara and Ericka of Done for the Day, a Portland-based vintage art business built around the belief that our lives are impacted by the things we live with. In this VS Sessions conversation, we talk about collecting slowly, honoring what already exists, and creating spaces that feel layered, personal, and alive.
The Oregonian
Mediterranean Revival Home Near Mount Tabor for Sale at $1.3M. See the $800K Renovation
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The Oregonian
Glass-walled Midcentury Home in Portland Forest Sells Fast — and Buyers Paid Over Asking Price
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The Oregonian
This SW Portland Midcentury Home Listed at $1.2M Has a Soaring Atrium and a Fast Offer
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Karie Higgins and the Art of Restraint at Home
We sat down with Karie Higgins, a Portland-based interior stylist behind Karie Higgins Studio and one third of Assemble Collective. With roots in New Zealand and time spent living in New York, Karie’s work reflects a considered approach to home, balancing modern clarity with timeless design. In this VS Sessions conversation, we talk about place, process, and what it means to create spaces that feel both elevated and lived in.
Photo: Paul Wagtouicz
Clydes: The Story Behind Sandy Boulevard’s Iconic Castle
Perched atop Alameda Ridge, Clyde’s Prime Rib is more than a Portland landmark—it’s a story of transformation. From its dark beginnings as a racist chain, it became a beacon under Eddie Mays and later Ernest Clyde Jenkins II, who turned it into a thriving, integrated hub for community, live music, and classic prime rib. With its castle-like exterior, vintage steakhouse charm, and decades of jazz, Clyde’s remains a beloved local destination where history, flavor, and culture converge.
Where Architecture Meets Art
Rick Potestio is a Portland-born architect whose award-winning work through Potestio Studio fuses modern materials with timeless principles of harmony and proportion to create distinctive residential and institutional spaces throughout the Pacific Northwest.
A Story in Scent, Taking Shape
Our team headed to Hood River for a guided sensory perfume workshop with artist John Schlue, starting the day with fresh pastries and croissants from Crema Portland, exploring the craft of fragrance and how scent can shape experience, resulting in something uniquely ours.
Realtor
Portland’s Storied ‘Carousel House’ Hits Market for the Very First Time—With an Asking Price of $1.7 Million
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Realtor
Inside Portland’s Iconic ‘Carousel House’ and its Fascinating Architectural Pedigree
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The Oregonian
Modern Portland Houses from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s Go on the Market. Which One Gets a Fast Offer?
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The Oregonian
Artist and Dancer’s NW Portland Midcentury Modern Home Sells for Over Asking Price
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The Oregonian
An Artist and a Dancer Designed this NW Portland Midcentury Modern Home for Sale at $799,000
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