Did you know that a variety of German ethnic groups settled in Russia between the 16th and 19th Centuries at the invitation of the Tzars? Do you know why they immigrated to Russia? Where and how they lived? What precipitated their diaspora to the rest of the world? Did you know that some remain? A…
May the Gratitude of Thanksgiving make your heart Merry for Christmas. May the Spirit of Christmas bring you Peace and Hope for a Joyful New Year.
In December, many people are feeling generous, wanting to impress, or thinking that they’d really like to surprise that special someone(s). All it takes is a blink of an eye, a swipe of a card, and our finances are over-extended. Been there, done that. It was not fun! Do you have children? If so, you…
What do you do with a structure that has been part of the landscape for many years; but has outlived its original purpose? With a little creativity, cooperation, and collaboration, you can do a lot. The Steam Plant Kitchen & Brewery is part of a successful adaptive reuse and renovation project in downtown Spokane. According…
“Green Restoration: Sustainable Building and Historic Homes” by Aaron Lubeck is a basic book for understanding some of the nuances of older homes and remodeling in an eco-friendly fashion, while staying within historic preservation ordinances and utilizing incentives. Many weatherization programs and ‘green’ building codes are written for newer homes. They do not take into…
Welcome to the Willowriv Consulting blog! Does change invigorate you or leave you feeling weary? Our world is ever changing, but change doesn’t happen at the same rate and in the same way everywhere. Landforms, climates, geography and other resources differ. People have different traditions and ideologies. We adapt at different rates and different ways…