When Linda & Jack Stewart purchased this south Salem ranch home, they knew the back yard would need a lot of work. Fortunately, there was a great deal of potential in the over-sized lot. They envisioned a new yard complete with fountains, ponds, decks, and patios. Linda also wanted to build a designated work studio […]

Cabana Design Brings Katya Grisaffi National Recognition Every year, the Interior Design Society (IDS) holds the esteemed National Designer of the Year awards to recognize exceptional design and innovation. In January, C&R Remodeling Designer, Katya Grisaffi, was awarded first place in the 2014 Specialty Areas–Outdoor Rooms category. The competition was stiff, with the largest number of entrants […]

You Are Invited! Thursday, August 15th 2:00 – 7:00 pm Location: Linda & Jack Stewart’s Back Yard Studio & Garden 740 Ben Vista Ave SE, Salem We will be serving beverages, ice cream and dessert treats. You can enjoy games and prizes AND reconnect with your C&R friends. A drawing will be held at the end of […]

                                                 a benefit for Project Access & MedAssist* Saturday, September 15th 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. $5 per person, tickets at the door   Tour Home Locations CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE MAPS  SOUTH SALEM 1.   KITCHEN, MASTER BATH & POWDER ROOM 1126 Cayuse Circle SE, Salem 2.   MASTER BEDROOM & BATHROOM SUITE 1552 Freedom Loop […]

The Tour of Remodeled Homes is back and better than ever! Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 15, 2012. You will NOT want to miss the BEST REMODELING TOUR on record! Beginning at 12:30 pm, the doors to SEVEN unique and beautifully remodeled homes will open to attendees. You’ll want to visit them all to see […]

If you drive past my house, you might notice a very old and rather rickety looking yard swing under the maple tree. To those just passing by, it probably appears nondescript and replaceable. But I can’t imagine ever removing it from that spot in the yard, no matter what it looks like. You see, my […]