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A Modern-day Blacksmith

Michael Lashinsky crafts traditional carbon steel kitchen knives at his Ashland workshop, Wildfire Cutlery.

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Designer Spotlight: Jeffrey Bale

Jeffrey Bales is a self-taught mosaic artist, creating various outdoor patio installations around the state.

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Painting Big in the Playa

In the foothills of the Steens Mountain and minutes away from the playa of the Alvord Desert, John Simpkins paints in a one-room schoolhouse in the ghost town of Andrews.

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Building a Home Grown Garden

Ian Wilson started Portland Edible Gardens as a means for mentoring aspiring home gardeners.

Rotisserie Trend Heating Up in Portland

Rotisserie options are multiplying throughout Portland, and each is one-upping its predecessors by offering preparation twists and creative side dishes.