We’re just back from a great trip to Portland where, we learned that Portlandia is, in fact, a documentary. They all work 20 hours a week at Starbucks, have chicken coops, ride their bikes all day, everyday. Or at least, the east side of Portland fits that description. The west side, we are told, is different. There are rumoured to be Republicans on that side of town. It seems doubtful, but none the less, this is about the East Side and more particularly, this great little Accessory Dwelling we visited – Susan’s PDX Cottage.
It’s a beautiful city (in the summer, at least) packed with 100 year old craftsman homes and they are really making accessory dwellings happen.
Susan’s PDX Cottage is a converted garage. Here are several pictures of her little cottage.
That’s owner storage for mostly gardening equipment on the right.
Interestingly, edgy modern furniture can make a classic old garage exterior really work.
It’s official, SMEG refrigerators are the best looking appliances around: http://www.smegusa.com
You see that little hanging spice rack – that’s a $10 IKEA accessory.
Open shelving really works in small spaces.
One of the squares of Ladd’s Addition – the Portland neighborhood with such a unique layout that it is noticeable from space.
DIY landscaping can save thousands and thousands or even tens of thousands. 
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