It’s the gift that keeps on giving: This month you can enjoy cocktails and fine dining while supporting Basic Rights Oregon at the same time. Restaurants throughout the state will donate a portion of their proceeds June 19 as part of the annual Bites for Rights fund-raiser (see the June 13 edition of Just Out […]

It’s the gift that keeps on giving: This month you can enjoy cocktails and fine dining while supporting Basic Rights Oregon at the same time. Restaurants throughout the state will donate a portion of their proceeds June 19 as part of the annual Bites for Rights fund-raiser (see the June 13 edition of Just Out […]

Come and join local designer Sarah Wallace for the celebration of her new flagship store  in the Pearl District.  They are unveiling their 2008 summer line at the grand opening gala, with a special 10% offer.  They will also be providing appetizers and wine, including fabulous cupcakes from Cupcake Jones.  The big party happens on Thursday June 5th at 6pm but the doors are open […]

Some people have kids named after them but I had a bathing suit bottom by a local designer named after me!  Pam Levenson of Popina Swim & Sport (formally Poppi Swim) made the skirted boy-short with my bootie in mind and I am very flattered.  She has a wide variety of colorful suits in her North Portland shop […]

Written by Anne Zimmerman  for WORKS.
Name: Nicolle Camarata
Age: 33
Location: Portland, Oregon
Education: Bachelor’s of Science from Portland State University
Job Title: TV, radio, and Web personality
What She Does: More importantly, what doesn’t she do? Seemingly awake, bubbly, and ready to go all the time, Nicolle is a morning host of Portland radio’s 105.1 The Buzz, a lifestyle […]

More than 500 fair-minded fashionistas will don fierce attire for the third annual STRUT Fashion Show on Friday, May 16 at the Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell Street.  The event, which showcases the best and brightest area fashion talents, is a fundraiser for Basic Rights Oregon. 

With Spring cleaning comes Spring “sprucing” which is when you try to spuce-up your home decor to lighten up for the summer months to come.  Maybe your cozy cottage is more fire-side then beach retreat and you want to make big changes on a small budget.  Making throw pillows can be done in minutes with minimal […]

You can create a one-of-a-kind playhouse for your child on a budget!  This way they get a break from you, and you get a break from them ..after the bonding of building it together of course.  You can do it on a budget by taking advantage of “oops” wood and “oops” paint and using some creative […]