Heritage graduate, Olga Abbott, overcame many obstacles on her way to becoming an interior designer and the person that she is today. She recently shared her story, which inspired us and will inspire you too! Read on for her full story. Childhood in Siberia I was born in Siberia in the small town of AnzheroRead more
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Many designers find out early on in their life that they want nothing more than to design and decorate homes, but how each designer comes to that realization is unique. Stephanie Plymale spent much of her childhood moving from place to place, without somewhere she could really call home. During a time when her family wasRead more
We are so excited to announce that two recent Heritage graduates won Oregon Home Structure & Style awards! Help us congratulate Angel Phillips and Stewart Horner! OREGON HOME STRUCTURE & STYLE AWARD 2018 INTERIOR DESIGN: BATHROOM ANGEL PHILLIPS, COZY~IN~LOVE SPACES, LLC “Cozy~in~Love, LLC’s design expertise was sought out when remodeling a 1960’s guest bath toRead more
I was born in Maryland and grew up in a town called Takoma Park. It was an amazing place to grow up and to this day I feel lucky to have spent my childhood there. Looking back, I know that the homes there – which ranged from grand Victorian houses in the historic district toRead more
Growing up in colonial Northern Virginia and later in the rustic foothills of Colorado, Adam realized his passion for diversity and the balance of differing styles, beliefs, and tastes. His earliest interior inspiration was from his mother who had their Colorado home professionally designed. The space focused on vibrant colors, large-scale art, and a varietyRead more
Heritage Grad Tara Dawkins recently completed a stunning design project for her clients who wanted a TV-free zone where they could curl up with a coffee and a book, or a cocktail and good friends. Keep reading to learn more about Tara and this amazing project! About Me: I currently work part-time as an interiorRead more
KARI VOEGELE, INTERIOR DESIGNER Heritage grad Kari Voegele and her husband Aaron, a general contractor, saw something special in this 105 year old bungalow – thank goodness they did because the results are AMAZING. We interviewed Kari to learn more about this inspiring flip! What was it about this home that made you want to takeRead more
AUDRA WHITE, INTERIOR DESIGNER | CULTIVATED SPACE I grew up in the suburbs of the Twin Cities in Minnesota. After graduating high school, I studied psychology at Lewis and Clark College here in Portland, OR and spent a year abroad in Munich, Germany. I always knew I wanted to help people in some form orRead more
SHELLY SUTHERLAND, INTERIOR DESIGNER | MOUNTAINWOOD HOMES Shelly Sutherland, a Portland native, realized her passion for Interior Design during the redesign process of the kitchen in her beach house in Manzanita, Oregon. Once the remodel was complete, the compliments that she received about her design work made her feel invigorated and inspired her to considerRead more
Maira Garcia was born in Los Angeles, California and moved to Portland, Oregon when she was 11 years old. She was raised by a single mother who was passionate and ambitious which is what inspired Maira to pursue her dreams. Maira always had an eye for design but it wasn’t until college that she startedRead more