Author: Nspire Magazine

Paper is my canvas; memory my palette. I hold lightly my pen and begin to ‘paint’. I start with blue. In long graceful strokes across the canvas, I capture her…

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Builder: Rosenberger Homes To get an unusual look for their powder room, the Stanleys knew exactly what to do; they would incorporate basalt. So certain of the look she wanted,…

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Those of us lucky enough to be lake-people know the gift of this kind of day: from the boat’s bow the sky is a deep, eternal blue. July heat, windless…

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Silver Mountain Resort’s Silver Rapids: Chasing the Flow Rider Surf Wave A young man in board shorts and steps onto the deck of the Flow Rider and turns his back to…

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Short winter days and skies swathed in gray leave me daydreaming of springtime’s colorful display of wildflower blooms. One of my favorite spring getaways is to the Columbia River Gorge to…

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Planking is a convenient exercise you can do anywhere. It builds full body strength, improves posture, and builds mental fortitude It’s easy to track your progress with the plank. Simply…

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Builder: Doric Inc One Monday morning, an excited homeowner showed up to the construction site of his new lake cabin with a design idea. Enthusiastically, he showed his contractor a video…

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The lights dim; Music wafts through the air, setting the aura for an evening of romance. As the Big Band strikes the first cords of “In the Mood,” dancers spring…

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As you begin to venture outdoors and hit the trails, keep these Essentials in your pack when you hike. Although you may not use all the Essentials every time you hike, they serve as good…

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