Spotlight
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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