Erin Berzel work up for 1 more week

Hello All, If you haven't already, come down to Relish to check out the last few days of our August/September featured artist Erin Berzel. Erin is an amazing local photographer, and we've been lucky enough to have her 'MicroOrganic' series here in the store. Come see and appreciate her close up rust and nature imagery set on metallic paper for extra pop. Rust has never been so beautiful! Also, check out more of her work @ www.erinberzel.com Cheers! -Carey

New Artist: LULU DEE

We are so happy to have Laura Bachman's letterpress prints in the store! They are so modern and colorful and not to spendy either! Here are a few, but stop by and see the entire collection...

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Welcome to Relish, Ping and Pang!

Ping and Pang, two hand made glass penguins are the newest addition to the Relish family. These birds have been designed by Oiva Toikka for Iittala. Each piece is unique, hand blown in Finland and sought after by collectors all over the world. I can't wait until ours arrives!

Vitreluxe Blown Glass Portland, Oregon

...we are helping accessorize a beautiful, modern house in Seattle. I have come across this beautiful glassware studio called Vitreluxe. I love finding local studios that are people doing what they love and helping us create unique environments that are not just out of a corporate store. It's really interesting taking the time to be thoughtful about each area of the house, taking measurements and having something meaningful made by someone, rather than being mass-produced. Here are a few photos of the pieces we are having made (...by a real person). enjoy!

square root industries, Todd Loewy

Hi Friends, We just got some beautiful new coffee tables in by local designer Todd Loewy. By combining multiple mediums including metal, wood, acrylic, powder coating, and glass each table reaches a depth and feel which mixes colors and imagery to create a unique and functional piece of art. We have two pieces in the store now and Todd is always open to do custom work as well. You really have to see these in person to appreciate them! Come by our showroom, our new hours are Wednesday-Saturday 11-6. Cheers, Tyffany

PDX Dog Feeders at Relish

Hello there,

Had to share these fun new modern dog feeders (in all sizes!) that we recently received here in the store.

Design is Portland-based Andrea Schneider and have many sustainable qualities to the design and fabrication. Always a 

plus!

Come take a look at our varying options!

My dog is already begging for one!

Cheers,

Carey

Modern Wallpaper...not the same old designs

dear friends, I have to share something embarrassing --- Carey just helped me have my place painted after having a swatch on my wall for about 4 months (well, maybe 5 months even).  This is a classic case of the 'cobblers kids have no shoes' and, as a design store owner for 7 years now and an interior design 'adult' student on the side, this is a shame.  I see more products and materials and vendors in a year than most people see in a decade.  I am also a voracious reader of international design magazines (yes, the kind you hold in your hand and save for inspiration for just that one dog-eared page!).  Well, I chose this paint company for its NO VOC paint-palette and also the fact that they were 'born' locally called Yolo.   Also, I've decided what to do with my little bathroom and hallway --- Ferm Living Wallpaper.   I really wanted some texture and variation, but not too much and not really into trendy things. So, here's to adding color and texture to our lives.    We have all the samples here at relish, so feel free to come by, have a seat and play with us...

Moufelt...

Just wanted to introduce you to a fantastic local designer that we feature here at Relish. Jeannie Lai, of Moufelt creates home and fashion accessories all handmade in Portland Oregon using 100% pure wool felt, a sustainable and renewable resource. Stop by and check out all of her great products and support local artists and business! Cheers, Tyffany

Konzuk for 6 years now...

hi folks, I mentioned recently in our newsletter at Relish Design that I would be posting many of my favorite artists and designers that we have carried over the years. 7 years now --- a lot of amazing art shows and people and materials and stories. This one is probably my favorite over the years, Konzuk Metalwear -- her use of materials in jewelry is strongly influenced by architecture, fashion and industrial design. Enjoy...we are always on the look out for innovative and natural material use in home and product design. thanks for all the years of inspiration! trisha

Bear's Cave

Hi guys, I just had to share this image that I found over at LOUDdreams such a beautiful and creative way to fill a space... Follow the link for more images. Cheers, Tyffany

NYC Subway cuffs...

Just saw these cuffs by Tiffany Burnette over at one of my favorite blogs, notcot.org ... Loving the industrial look! She should make one of the London Tube! -Tyffany

Relish Design Store 7 YEAR Anniversary + Sale

it's been 7 years...can you believe it? We started in a little live/work space in NW Portland's early Pearl District as I returned from 2 years in London working for a tech company. Some of my first inspirations were birthed there and I will continue to share all the amazing artists, companies and lessons I have learned along the way. But, today is just a start....thanks for all the support over the years! Let's start here with one of my all-time favorites Sophie Cook...



For those of you that got our newsletter, we are starting our 7YEAR sale now through June 30th for an extra 30% off SALE items on our website. (use discount code 7YEAR at check out for 30% off SALE items category

Bottna by Iittala

Hi All, Just got done putting all of the Bottna series dinnerware by Iittala up on the site. It is just so beautiful and unique... would make an amazing set for a bridal/gift registry! Have a good weekend and come see us soon! Check it out here: Cheers, Tyffany

First Thursday and new Marimekko Projects!

Hi Friends, For those of you that wern't able to join us at First Thursday, it was a total success and hope you can join us next time! We decided to get creative this time and showcase some of our own creations using the bold Marimekko fabrics that we had around the store. Here is how it all turned out... One of my favorite Marimekko patterns is the Iso Satakieli, or 'faces' as we call it. I am so excited to have finally had the chance to make a canvas from it! Its 48"x40" here it is... There are several new pieces to check out and remember we are always taking special/custom orders on these pieces... and in the spirit of First Thursday we will be taking 15% off of canvas orders through today! Have a good weekend, Tyffany

Interiors Project to Share!

Hello All,

Carey here this time. I wanted to share some initial images of these beautiful custom draperies we just had installed for a private client we're working with. This is for her office area that was in need of some major sun coverage as well as a pop of something fun and colorful. It certainly doesn't get more productive than hummingbirds! This is a perfect example of how we can work with anyone to find a great fabric or pattern, take measurements, and in a few shorts weeks- voila! Instant wow-factor!

Just thought I'd pass along some of the initial imagery for this part of a much larger project in the works, as it's definitely ignited my inspiration now that I truly see all the possibilities there are in window treatments.

For you own quote on a similar project, simply send us an e-mail at interiors@relishstyle.com

Cheers!

-Carey

Leah Nobilette 'Spike' bowls in all color ways!

wow - we just got some new colors and vases from Leah Nobilette (local, Portland-based artist and teacher).  More info about Leah on her website at www.leahnobilette.com.  We have carried her bowls for years now and are excited to see the series stacked like on my kitchen counter!  They range is price from $55 - $140 at www.shoprelish.com

Hello and Marimekko custom canvases!

Hi Everyone, Tyffany here, I work in web and graphics here at Relish and am excited to be blogging for such a great cause... good design! I wanted to take a minute to share with you one of my favorite products at Relish, Marimekko Fabric, and the beautiful, custom and affordable wall panels that I created from this fantastic product. These, easy to make, wall panels have added so much depth and sophistication to my apartment, I cannot even explain it, so let me just show you!

We like this idea so much that we are planning an entire evening around this affordable/d.i.y design opportunity!

Please Join us: Thursday, June 4th from 6-8pm Here at Relish, 1715 NW Lovejoy

We will be taking custom orders on canvases or getting you started with all you need to know on how to create your own. We are also offering 15% off custom orders on Thursday and Friday. Hope to see you there!! Cheers, Tyffany

New Fuse Four Rug Designs

hello everyone,

We are excited to finally have samples coming of the new Portland-based duo Fuse Four rugs. Here is a preview of the 7 designs they have available now (custom color ways by order!) and they are also on our website at www.shoprelish.com (type rug in the search field).

Introduction to Relish

Dear friends,

It is with great pride that I can finally start the relish blog! I have been waxing poetic for years about the nature of design, use of the same old materials in furnishings these days when there are so many more interesting alternatives, going local and sponsoring local artist events and design lectures with emotive (my new word), abstract expressions.

Our complex history is a long one - started relish mid 2002 (after a little practice) in a little live/work space in Portland's new urban Pearl District (http://pearldistrict.com/), in a cramped 320 sq ft, moved a year later to the Gregory building 5 blocks away (http://www.thegregory.com/) where we lived for 5 years. And now, ahhhh, we recently moved to our renovated warehouse space to add our interior design and product sourcing services! One year of hell and lots of money, then no money, then some money and damn, a broken economy at the finish line. We still keep moving, hoping, learning and doing what we love best -- creating authenic, beautiful spaces for every day people.