Writer at Ashton Bloom
Sloane Avery
Writes from Oregon
Sloane is renovating a tiny A-frame in the Columbia River Gorge one weekend at a time, proving you do not need a big budget to build a home with soul. She writes about paint, plants, and figuring it out as you go.
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About Sloane
At home
A small 1960s A-frame cabin outside Hood River that she bought as a fixer-upper two years ago. 900 square feet, mostly windows, surrounded by Douglas firs on a hillside above the Columbia River Gorge. She is renovating it room by room on weekends.
Family
Single. Works remotely as a freelance UX designer. Lives with her rescue mutt, Birch. Close with her younger sister in Portland and her parents in Bend.
Style
Earthy, modern, plant-forward. Lots of natural wood, warm whites, handmade ceramics, and fifty-something houseplants. Her aesthetic leans Scandinavian but grounded in the Pacific Northwest. Thrift finds from Portland vintage shops and DIY projects everywhere.
What matters
Building a home from scratch with intention and a budget. She believes you do not need money or a partner to make a beautiful space. Sustainability matters to her — composting, buying secondhand, sourcing local. She would rather refinish than replace, and she tracks every dollar she spends on the house. Weekends split between renovation projects and hikes with Birch through the Gorge trails.
Ideas by Sloane
Room inspiration and design notes written by Sloane Avery.
Shopping guides by Sloane
Product picks and buying advice from Sloane Avery.
