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season :: spring in portland

April 20, 2017

It's spring in Portland. The one silver lining to living in a rainy city is bearing witness to a lush spring. Tulip trees, camellias, dogwoods, cherry blossoms - everything is popping and vibrant. So, it's no wonder that my thoughts are all about flowers and color these days.

Lately I've really enjoyed the artwork from the duo at Inaluxe, a husband/wife team of fine artists residing in Victoria, Australia. Their work always features a riot of colors and a nod to nature, so it seems appropriate for thoughts of spring. One of my first childhood memories is a comforter with a classic Marimekko pattern in red, white and black. That launched a love of pattern and color that I try to infuse in all my projects. Like a mashup of the vintage work of Charlie Harper and the innovative pattern designs of Marimekko, Inaluxe's art is crisp and aspirational. I could picture some of their work as giant murals on downtown buildings or inside industrial warehouse buildings turned workspaces. Bright spots of nature.

If you're interested in adding more color to your walls, check out my latest article for dwell.com. Knowing that the color of your environment has proven psychological effects on behavior & productivity, I've broken down 8 popular colors. So, now I just have to find the next target of a color/pattern overhaul....  

Images courtesy of Inaluxe & dwell

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I'm an architect & writer based in Portland, Oregon. I'm passionate about broadcasting the value of design and established  Y/Wd in 2012 as a design resource with a mission to connect, create & communicate. 

I design spaces both large & small. I'm a list maker, researcher & a card-carrying introvert. I relish problem solving & finding the perfect fit. I'm a fan of process and storytelling - finding connections between seemingly random ideas is my super power!  

Life is full of daily doses of inspiration, I'm happy to share a bit with you. ---- Jen

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