Kaleido Studio

02/17/2026

A great new blog post from some of our favorite clients! Check out Idyll Ridge if you are in search of an amazing off the grid retreat in the cost range!

One of the most common questions I get is “who designed the A-Frame at Idyll Ridge?” The answer: Kaleido Studios!

10/26/2025

Timothy Mellon cut a check to pay American troops, and the White House treated it like a patriotic miracle instead of what it actually was: the moment the United States officially bent the knee to private wealth. While the government he bankrolls manufactured a shutdown, this decrepit heir — a man who once compared social programs to “slavery redux” — swooped in with $130 million to pretend he saved the troops. The Pentagon accepted it. The president praised it. And nobody in power had the spine to say the obvious: if a billionaire can fund the military, then democracy is cosmetic.

This is not normal governance. It’s fiscal hostage-taking. Mellon’s “gift” wouldn’t even cover a week of payroll for 1.3 million active-duty troops — it’s a tip, not a solution. But tips come with expectations, and Mellon has decades of reactionary fantasies, racist bile, and authoritarian economics attached to his wallet. He wasn’t anonymous to Trump. He wasn’t anonymous to the Pentagon. He was only anonymous to the public long enough for them to script the photo op.

Let’s be crystal clear about who just bought influence at the exact moment Congress forfeited its constitutional duty: a man whose published worldview sneers that Black Americans are “belligerent” parasites on a “government teat,” who labeled social programs ‘Slavery Redux’ and claimed they were trading votes for government ‘freebies.’ He didn’t stumble into Trumpism — he helped bankroll it, from border wall funds to megadonor super PACs built to keep the country frozen in resentment.

And now he’s paying the troops.

Not the teachers. Not the 730,000 civilian employees working without pay. Not the 670,000 federal workers thrown into desperation by a shutdown made in-house. Just the military — the one institution authoritarians always place on a pedestal, because uniforms carry utility that ballots do not. That’s not generosity. That’s strategy.

Congress is supposed to control the purse. Instead, they stood there — neutered, compliant, irrelevant — while a billionaire test-drove an extralegal payroll stunt that flirts with violating the Antideficiency Act. The Pentagon should never be able to accept a billionaire bailout while elected officials shrug and cable news yawns. Yet that’s exactly what happened, and the administration is daring anyone to stop them.

This is how democracies fall: not with a dramatic takeover, but with a series of humiliating capitulations. A shutdown here. A loophole there. A billionaire quietly wires $130 million and suddenly the constitutional order looks optional. And when the public finally realizes what shifted, it’s too late — because the money has already replaced the law.

Timothy Mellon didn’t save the troops. He bought the illusion that he could, and the government let him — because it no longer knows how to govern without its donors.

01/31/2025

Come check out a couple great events coming up at or near our office in Place to B, located in the electric blocks. The Portland Indigenous Marketplace is Saturday Feb 8th only during the day, supporting a local non-profit and vendors we are working with to build out a permanent space in the Central Eastside neighborhood.

Hang around for the Winter Light Festival at darkness to see our portal installation Feb 7th - 8th and the following weekend on the 14th-15th, a collaboration between multiple design firms. Interact with shadows of light and video projections through time.
https://pdxwlf.com/experience/portal/

10/23/2024

Great to work with such an amazing team!

10/01/2024

Join us tomorrow at the Lake Oswego Electric Home and Vehicle Fair from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Lake Oswego United Methodist Church! Discover valuable tips and engage with experts on how to electrify your home and embrace electric vehicle ownership.

Don’t forget to stop by our booth for a chance to win one of two incredible gift baskets filled with products from fellow B Corporations! The first drawing will be at noon.

09/10/2024

As the summer ends and harvest approaches, R&H Construction is wrapping up a new production space that Kaleido Studio designed for Domaine Drouhin of Oregon's Roserock North facility. Watch the timelapse video of their construction progress from the beginning of the year here

Earlier this year, R&H broke ground on Domaine Drouhin Oregon’s new 27,000 s.f. ground-up wine production facility in Dayton. Designed by Kaleido Studio,…

08/28/2024

Kaleido Studio Summer/Fall 2024 Newsletter -

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08/15/2024

The LOVE Oregon festival is coming up in a few weeks. Camp Colton an hour from Portand. A weekend of local food, music, workshops, nature, and FUN! Let me know if you want a discount code for friends and family!

08/01/2024

2024 Love, Oregon Festival – Get Your Tickets Now! Labor Day weekend!
Dear Friends,

Get ready to immerse yourself in the heart of Oregon at the 2024 Love, Oregon Festival at Camp Colton! From August 30 to September 1, join us for a celebration that is pure enchantment, filled with unforgettable moments and honoring the true essence of our incredible state.

Why Love, Oregon?
Because Love, Oregon is about a million joyous moments that celebrate our local heroes – the farmers, ranchers, chefs, brewers, vintners, coffee roasters, beverage makers, musicians, artists, and the breathtaking outdoor spaces that make Oregon so special. It’s a festival where every detail is crafted to make you fall in love with Oregon all over again.

Feel the Magic:
From the moment you arrive, you'll be surrounded by the serene beauty of Camp Colton’s lush forests and sparkling streams. Picture yourself sipping on wine with Anne Hubatch of Helioterra, indulging in mouthwatering farm-to-table meals crafted by Chef Keith Bidwell, and relishing delightful desserts by Sarah Bellum’s Bakery. Each meal, included in your ticket, is a celebration of Oregon’s rich culinary heritage.
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE.

https://loveoregonproject.com

Hear the Music:
Let the enchanting sounds of Kris Deelane, Freddy Trujillo, Nathan Earle, WREN the Band, JuJuBa, and many more sweep you off your feet. Discover hidden musical acts in our "Hear, Hike and Seek - Music Scavenger in the Woods" and sing along at the campfire under a starlit sky. And don’t miss the secret band reveal on August 9th – it’s going to be legendary!

Explore and Create:
Dive into a variety of inspiring workshops that feed your soul and ignite your creativity. Learn to grow your own mushrooms, explore the health benefits of Blue Zone strategies, and find out how music and nature can uplift your mood. Engage in yoga and meditation sessions, try your hand at fly fishing with Oregon’s oldest Fly Fishing Club, and stencil your own Love, Oregon t-shirt in Shady Grove’s art class. There’s something for everyone to discover and enjoy.

Love, Oregon. Love, Oregon brings together musicians, artists, changemakers, food and drink creators, and producers.

04/23/2024

04/23/2024

This is a great program to support!

Do you want to see more education like these moments?

🌲 Join us for an unforgettable evening at Into the Woods! 🌲

We're thrilled to invite you to our inaugural fundraising event on May 11, 2024, titled "Into the Woods! A benefit to support Outdoor Education Adventures." Your support means the world to us as we aim to expand outdoor science education access in Yamhill County.

Indulge in a delicious dinner by Mississippi Delta BBQ, with options for everyone, and enjoy a complimentary glass of Youngberg Hill wine as you explore our silent and live auction items. Plus, you could win wines from top Yamhill County producers!

But more than just an evening of fun, your support will continue to fuel great outdoor science education, just like the moments captured in these photos.

Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of giving back to nature and nurturing the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts!

For tickets and more info: https://outdooredadventures.ejoinme.org/benefit

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