Leaves Are Falling As a child, remember when the arrival of Fall brought with it the fun and laughter of jumping in a pile of freshly-fallen leaves? Pure joy. No apprehension. Just the heartfelt enjoyment of the mom...
Nov 06, 2019 - InterestingWhat’s Cooking? Our mouths have been watering since exploring the lineup at last weekend’s Feast Portland food and drink festival. With such an extensive selection of food from Portland’s premier chefs and othe...
Sep 18, 2019 - InterestingThe 15% Off BDI Office sale begins Thursday, August 29th The demands of modern office work can be taxing, but having a comfortable and functional work space can play a big part in keeping you engaged and organized on a d...
Aug 28, 2019 - InterestingOttomans are such a common element in our living spaces, but we rarely think about the history of how this versatile seating option became such an essential part of our furniture set. As its name suggests, the ottoman or...
Aug 13, 2019 - Interesting / promotionA Hip-Inspired Staycation It’s summer and our minds turn to rest, relaxation and vacation. But this year we’re having a hard time getting motivated to leave town, because the comforts of home are more comfortable tha...
Aug 07, 2019 - InterestingThe Diverse Designs of Gus* We love our furniture from Toronto’s premier mid-century modern collection, Gus*, and we’re continually blown away by the additional variety of practical and visually elegant accessories t...
Jul 24, 2019 - InterestingHow Mermaids Can Get Comfortable… Hip regularly strives to provide Portland with mid-century modern furnishings fit for the artistic and creative personalities that make up our favorite city. We love taking in the ...
Jul 17, 2019 - InterestingJuly 4th is just around the corner and with it arrives the cacophony of fireworks, the aroma of backyard barbecues, and the vibrant display of red, white, and blue everywhere you look. When Independence Day comes around ...
Jun 15, 2019 - InterestingThe Rose Festival plays a large part in Portland’s title as the “Rose City”. With millions of visitors arriving every year to attend, it’s one of the biggest events in the country, and it highlights our city’s ...
May 23, 2019 - InterestingShopping for Mother’s Day can be a challenge when you’re looking for the perfect gift for mom. Even after they’ve nurtured us, raised us, and set us off on our own lives, we never stop learning from our moms, a...
May 08, 2019 - InterestingWith Cinco de Mayo fast approaching, we’ve been thinking in terms of 5. What are the 5 most frequently played songs on your playlist? The 5 best movies of all time? Ask any one of us, and in no time we’ll hav...
May 01, 2019 - InterestingLet’s take a moment to consider the dining set. If you think about it, the dining set of today has really evolved beyond the limitations of its title. It has progressed so far ahead of the ‘Downton Abbey’ era and i...
Apr 10, 2019 - InterestingIt’s All About the Curves. Curvature can often accentuate the modern side of mid-century modern furniture. Soft bends and “U” shapes in our sofas, chairs, and tables recall the modern style and forward-thinking...
Mar 22, 2019 - InterestingRebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, regrowth… redecoration? After a long winter that seemingly refused to quit, the winds of change are starting to usher in the springtime. Soon the streets of Portland will be filled w...
Mar 13, 2019 - InterestingEntertain in Style With the recent awards shows and focus on Hollywood, known as the world’s ‘Center of Entertainment,’ we started thinking about how BDI’s amazing products quite literally provide the...
Mar 05, 2019 - Interesting“24 and there’s so much more” – Neil Young Anniversaries are for reflections. They’re for looking back on how far you’ve come but also scoping out what’s next on the horizon. As our 24th anniversary ste...
Feb 28, 2019 - InterestingCelebrating Mid-Century Modern like it’s 1994! Portland, Oregon. Mid-Decade 1990’s. Vera Katz was a first term mayor. The Rose Garden was under construction (long before anyone heard of Moda Center!). And HIP Fur...
Feb 23, 2019 - InterestingThe time has finally come (again) to celebrate our Anniversary: 24 years have passed and we are still Portland owned and operated, AND in our original location…. Like, who can say that? So to celebrate we are putt...
Jan 30, 2019 - InterestingWe love a good party. Which is why you won’t be seeing us Dec 31 or Jan 1 (and trust us, we’d be no good to you if we were here anyway). Catch us in the New Year! Hip Returns to regular hours Thursday Jan 2...
Dec 27, 2018 - InterestingThis holiday Season, Hip will be closed Sunday Dec 23 through Tuesday Dec 25 Thank you and Happy Holidays! ...
Dec 20, 2018 - InterestingFall is the season for furniture. We’re all going indoors, and looking around like, “Have we still not updated this old {bookcase/dining set/sofa}?” Plus, the holidays are upon us, which brings up needs...
Sep 22, 2018 - Interesting“The ‘art of making’ is knowledge. Always striving for perfection and improvement” – Alessandro Calligaris Starting out with one single chair in 1923, Calligaris now has a furniture catalog of more then 800...
Aug 04, 2018 - InterestingDeciding how many dining chairs to purchase can be a really frustrating situation, because there are so many ways to spin it. Go Big? Go Basic? and how do you store the extras? For Example: Let’s say you have 4 pe...
Aug 02, 2018 - inspiration / InterestingThe Italians sure know how to live; great wine, great shoes, and a month long vacation, every August. While this is great for them (and boy do we wish this was practiced in the US too) it means that the lead time all Na...
Jun 04, 2018 - InterestingLast week, our delivery team did one of the most unique deliveries to date, when they delivered …..to a barge. After driving a few miles North on the Columbia River Hwy, our team found themselves loading a barge i...
Apr 09, 2018 - InterestingPregnancies always seem to come in waves, and we sure are riding one at Hip! Some women are walking in, about to pop, while others simply beam as they ask us, “Do you have any rockers?” Although we don’...
Apr 02, 2018 - InterestingCane-line is a Danish design company with 30 years of experience in designing and manufacturing functional and comfortable furniture. Life made comfortable is the very essence of Cane-line. All over the world their missi...
Mar 23, 2018 - furniture / InterestingMidcentury design has established itself as the quintessential essence of modern interiors. But Eames chairs and Nelson benches aren’t the only icons being revived in living spaces. A fascination with midcentury design...
Mar 16, 2018 - culture / inspiration / InterestingWe’ve heard the same old story time and time again. You’ve finally decided on the perfect furniture for your living space. A sectional and loveseat for the living room, a sturdy reading chair for the corner of your b...
Mar 02, 2018 - furniture / inspiration / InterestingThink that designing your living space using an ancient Chinese custom is a little too mystifying for you? You might want to reevaluate your space after learning more about the principles of Feng Shui. It’s been said t...
Feb 01, 2018 - culture / furniture / inspiration / Interesting