OJMCHE re-opens in our new home in June 2017. Until then watch for our collaborative programming all around Portland.
LECTURE
CHRISTOPHER BROWNING
“From humanitarian relief to Holocaust rescue: Tracy Strong Jr. and the fate of Jewish refugees in southern France”
NOVEMBER 10
Smith Ballroom, PSU, 7pm free and open to the public The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education and the Holocaust and Genocide Studies Project at PSU invite you to a talk with renowned Holocaust historian, Christopher Browning, HGS and OJMCHE’s theme for the 2016-2017 partnership is global migrations and refugees historically and in the present day.
and paint with a nylon brush or sprayer. “You don’t have to prime, sand or strip the old finish or go into shut-down mode in your kitchen,” says Amy. “So a lot of people who never thought of do-it-yourself think, ‘I might try this.’ ” In addition to refinishing the wood on the old cabinets, Amy also removed a couple of the doors to give the space a more open feel and then painted the inside with an accent color. Since cabinets purchased at restoration stores or Habitat generally don’t include countertops, Amy offers tips for an inexpensive, trendy topper. “I put plywood on the counter and had a sheet metal top made rolling the edge on top of the plywood,” she explains. Then she cleans the metal and applies her zinc antiquing solution and varnish. “It’s very much on trend. You get updated looks for very little cost.”
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Amy Howard leads a DIY workshop at the Newberg Ace Hardware. She spent three days in Oregon leading workshops for the public and Ace staff in the region. Photo by Allison Ernst
She also has a low-cost option for a backsplash behind a sink, noting many people don’t want the time or expense involved in tile or granite but still want to protect the wall. Amy had her local Ace Hardware cut a piece of glass to fit the space between the countertop and the cabinets. “I use a stencil and my lacquer then glue that side of the glass to the wall. It took 15 minutes to do. I used one aerosol can of white and one of silver.” Her lacquering technique (as well as other tips) can be viewed on her blog at amyhowardhome.com. She also created an inexpensive throw rug to add more color to the kitchen using a piece of canvas floor cloth painted with her One Step Paint. “You can use One Step Paint on concrete, canvas, wood and even fabric instead of reupholstering – you just thin it down for fabric,” she explains. For people who don’t want to redo their whole kitchen but who still want to change things up, Amy has an easy idea. Simply painting the kitchen island a contrasting color can make a major difference in the whole kitchen, she says. Amy is pleased she is helping save the planet from swimming in a sea of discarded furniture while helping non-handy homeowners on a budget update a kitchen or bathroom they love and are proud of. 50 OREGON JEWISH LIFE | OCTOBER 2016