Like a river flowing through and clearing debris to create a soft valley floor, we forge spaces for you to thrive and feel held.
Offerings
We transform homes and businesses into places of beauty, comfort and ease. We love using what you already have and sourcing one of a kind special items. There is something about the spirit of objects that have lived long or many lives that we believe brings an irreplaceable energy to a space.
We create artistic, peaceful spaces with soul and charm. We offer the following services. Call us for a free phone consult to get started.
We are based in Portland, OR and primarily serve this area. However we have clients around the globe and can also arrange virtual and travel packages as requested.
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A virtual or in person consultation service to help you envision and create your dream space. We go over design, styling and organizing tips for your space. We help set you up for a successful DIY spatial transformation.
One ninety minute session at $275 will get you started on any project you have been stalling around. We will help you see the horizon from the weeds and embark on this journey with you.
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We simplify and declutter any part of your home or business. We gently help you let go of items not serving you creating stuck eddys in the river of your life. We create intuitive systems to help you stay in the flow of your own river moving forward. We go through items either by your side with you or independently after a direction meeting.
Available in 3 hour sessions at $325/session.
10 pack of 3 hour sessions gets you a discounted rate : $3025 for 30 hours
*does not include materials purchased
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This package combines beauty and function. We not only organize and create systems where needed but we also style and refresh your space. We have an inventory of curated artifacts only available to our clients for styling if wanted for purchase.
The end result will be a space that is warm, inviting and charming. We can do one room or a whole house depending on your needs.
This offering is also available remotely and for businesses just starting up or needing a refresh.
Available in 3 hour sessions at $375/session.
10 pack of 3 hour sessions gets you a discounted rate : $3375 for 30 hours
*does not include materials purchased
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Valley Maker co founders Emily Anderson and Penelope Rose Miller bring over two decades of combined experience as small business owners in Portland, Oregon. Emily’s experience owning a restaurant/market and Penelope’s time as a vintage shop owner and professional organizer /coach have given us valuable insight and business savvy in these fields.
We can help you envision your business venture and guide you through the process from planning to opening day.
Consulting for the launch or renewed vision of your small business at $150 an hour.
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Calling all realtors! We take such care in sprucing up spaces whether for a listing that has been sitting and needs a refresh or a brand new listing needing to look its best for photos.
We know how stressful and impactful selling one’s home can be. If the owner if still occupying their home we make sure to add a gentle and caring presence to this process. We infuse warmth into the space as well as all interactions with you and your clients.
This is not a full staging service but rather we come in to declutter and style the space bringing if necessary, objects or furniture to identify rooms and add intuitive flow.
$275 flat rate per project for design and planning. Including a customized room by room to do list for client.
$180 per hour for styling, decluttering, organizing, and coordinating other service providers. This rate includes two Valley Makers.
*does not include materials rented or purchased
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This is a remote offering for folks looking for assistance managing tasks related to home health and efficiency. This is a concierge service tailored to you and your families needs.
Some examples of what this looks like for our clients are the following tasks:
Scheduling appointments and special events
Creating a schedule for home maintenance
Coordinating service providers and contractors
Scheduling grocery delivery
Holiday decor and gift buying
This monthly subscription is aimed at taking things off of your plate to free up your time to focus on what is most important to you.
Starting at three hours per month $240
We can begin here.
Every project begins with a free consultation to determine the best path forward. You may have a vision for your space, but need help bringing it into fruition, or you may need help generating a vision for your space. During our consultation we will have a chance to unpack where your project lands on this spectrum.
Good Words From Good People
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“Valley Maker worked with me organizing my attic and guest bedroom. I would not hesitate to hire them again and plan to, in fact. They are hard working, efficient and guided me with patience and kindness in determining what objects it was time to let go of. Valley Maker helped us put up storage shelves in a closet and found attractive, elegant baskets for storage. It was a pleasant, even fun, experience working with them and I highly recommend their services.” - Janet
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“Valley Maker was instrumental in helping me decorate and set up my new workspace. They listened to my ideas and thoughts, was flexible as those changed, and added their own creative input to help create the perfect space for me and my clients. They went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with the finished space. Most importantly, they took the overwhelm out of the process, making it a fun and exciting experience. Highly recommend working with Valley Maker!” - Oriana
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Working with Valley Maker was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The room we focused on had become a catch-all space full of things I intended to deal with but didn't ever get to for various reasons. When we began, the room was filled with boxes of memorabilia and objects that triggered much emotion in me. Emily was always patient and nonjudgmental throughout the process of sorting, organizing, and deciding what to let go of and what to keep. My goals and budget were really taken into account. Thanks to Valley Maker’s excellent design sense and “can do” approach, the room is completely transformed. I’m grateful for this creative and cozy space for me and my family to enjoy! - Shirley
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I don't know how to thank you enough for all you've done for me and my family. You have made my home a place I love coming home to. You are so thoughtful and kind and have such an eye for beautification. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and patience in helping weed through "all the things". I appreciate you more than words can say." - Amanda