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Small waterfall in the far background surrounding by green covered mountain cliffs.

April 1, 2018June 26, 2018Uncategorized by mmcgrath

C R A F T E D

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Stephanie Craig going through a grass field, collecting material for her basket weaving.

May 5, 2019May 21, 2019Seek by Kimi Lung

The Warp and Weft of Life

Stephanie Craig of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde helps revive Indigenous basket weaving through…

Two types of lichen pieces (that look like loose kale leaves) sit in the palm of someone's hand, with shrubbery in the background.

November 6, 2018October 5, 2019Seek by Kimi Lung

A Refuge in the City

Lichens are works of art, detectors of air quality, and important parts of forest ecosystems.…

Three Japanese dishes, two on white plates and one in a white bowl with lid leaning against it.

November 5, 2018October 5, 2019Seek by Kimi Lung

The Chronicles of a Chef

At restaurant Nodoguro and its partner pop-up, Peter Cat, chef Ryan Roadhouse draws inspiration from…

Working clear glass into the shape of a bottle, still on the pipe.

November 4, 2018November 13, 2018Seek by Kimi Lung

At Peak Performance

North Drinkware’s hand-blown pint glasses featuring 3D peaks, including Oregon’s Mount Hood, have become instant…

A black man with tan hat, sunglasses, salmon colored long-sleeve shirt, brown overalls, and red beaded bracelet stands in the foreground of a vineyard.

November 3, 2018November 13, 2018Seek by Kimi Lung

A Fruitful Labor

Bertony Faustin of Abbey Creek Vineyard has blazed his own trail in Oregon winemaking, and…

Faint feather patterned wallpaper lines the room walls with wooden beam entryway. A crack in turquoise wallpaper in the background with maroon velvet couch and oil flower paintings.

November 1, 2018December 3, 2019Seek by Kimi Lung

The Other Oregon

Only 200 miles due east of Portland, Pendleton is a Western town with a mystique…

The close up of a bonsai trees bark and leaves in front of a white background.

November 8, 2018November 14, 2018Scene by Kimi Lung

Bonsai to the Future

Since 2010, Bonsai Mirai has cultivated a Portland bonsai bonanza, and the company only continues…

Various tools used for leather work placed on a table (leather hole puncher, scissors, mallet, etc).

November 10, 2018November 14, 2018Scene by Kimi Lung

Markers’ Marks

At Portland’s DIY Bar, two brothers serve up craft drinks and craft projects. Text by Anna…

A custom hat created by Havstad; displayed in front of mountain scenery.

May 1, 2019May 22, 2019Seek by Kimi Lung

A Woman of the West

Cate Havstad has built custom hats for country music celebrities, ranchers, environmentalists, and city folk.…

One person as a figure walking along a dark beach with trees and mountains in the background.

May 7, 2018May 22, 2019Seek by Jeffrey Villamin

Following the Starlight

Twelve friends watch the Oregon coast fly by aboard the Coast Starlight, then make a…

Dandrea standing next to the 720° game—created by Atari.

May 4, 2019May 21, 2019Seek by Kimi Lung

Commencing Countdown

Portland’s popular arcade Ground Kontrol serves up nostalgic memories and new delights. Text by Anna…

A woman in white spaghetti strap top operates a letterpress machine.

November 7, 2018November 14, 2018Scene by Kimi Lung

One for the Books

Grossenbacher Brothers has been hand-binding written works and crafting creative paper products in Portland since…

Male is black shirt flipping through large papers

May 6, 2019May 21, 2019Scene by Kimi Lung

The Underpainting on the Wall

At Yale Union in Portland’s Central Eastside, artists, creatives, and community come together in a…

Woman in dark colored clothing and shaw dancing in a long-grass field.

November 9, 2018November 14, 2018Scene by Kimi Lung

Life of the Party

For nearly 20 years, the musical makings and dance lessons of Gitanjali Hursh, aka DJ…

A woman on a ladder picking peaches off a tree.

May 7, 2019October 5, 2019Scene by Kimi Lung

The Fruit Loop

Along Hood River beneath Mount Hood is an oasis of quaint hobby orchards, full-powered fruit…

Hundreds to thousands of Vaux's Swifts migrating to Central America for the winter.

May 8, 2019May 21, 2019Scene by Kimi Lung

A Swift Journey

In the fall, Portlanders gather to watch swoops of dainty birds dramatically descend into the…

November 2, 2019December 9, 2019Seek by Intern

The Company Making Heritage Knitwear in Portland

Dehen has been hard at work for a century.

The inside of Unicorn Brewing—a brewery that allows customers to create their own beer while drinking another.

May 9, 2019May 22, 2019Scene by Kimi Lung

One for All

At this shop that acts as a homebrew incubator, Portlanders can buy ingredients for, brew,…

A piece of jewelry being molded by a jewelry saw frame.

May 10, 2019May 21, 2019Scene by Kimi Lung

Generously Adorned

A jewelry brand that began as a hobby has grown into a community-minded enterprise for…

November 3, 2019December 9, 2019Seek by Intern

I Spy Roses, Ever-Blooming

From shop windows to street signs, the City of Roses makes its nickname known even in the flower’s off season.

The Tranquil Teahouse in a Chinese Garden

An Occasion for Snowshoeing

East Meets West

A Taste of the Coast

The Falconers