“We reached out to Bird In Hand when our family was starting a whole-home renovation on a very tight budget. We did not have any experience with such a large project and felt overwhelmed with all of the decisions we needed to make. Initially, we reached out to Camille to help us with our kitchen design, but eventually sought her advice with the bathrooms, lighting, paint colors and other finishes. We would’ve been lost without her guidance and expertise and are so grateful for the help she provided. She is patient, warm and truly seems to love working through the process with her clients. We are so pleased with how our little home turned out. We will definitely reach out to Bird In Hand on future design projects.”
— Griffin Family, Lake Oswego
“You have helped us immensely with your knowledge and intuitive creativity. The hours spent with you were so well worth it; you helped make a major move far less daunting, and our new home looks and feels like the home we imagined. Most importantly, it was a joy working with you. ”
— Homeowners - Portland's South Waterfront
“I have worked with Bird In Hand since 2011 and I happily recommend her for any position that requires creativity, design work, quick thinking, working on a tight deadline or interaction with clients. Over the years, Camille has provided positive results that resulted in quick sales for my clients. In fact, many clients were so impressed with Camille’s skills that they hired her after they moved into their next home so she could provide design recommendations for them. Not only is Camille an extremely talented individual, but she also brings humor and patience to some very stressful situations. What more can I say? She’s a delight to work with in any situation.”
— Robin, Portland-based real estate agent
“We have worked with Camille on our kitchen and living room design and currently on a custom-built dining room table. She is extremely creative with use of space and is very resourceful seeking out quality raw materials and connecting the right artisans to complete the work in a timely manner. Most of all, we value Camille’s willingness to listen and understand our design ideas and goals and the ability to trust her to handle all the details. We are very pleased with her work and have received many compliments from friends and family. We highly recommend her for any design projects!”
— Jami, Portland home-owner
“I’ve worked with Camille on two significant projects over the last few years and the outcome of each was nothing short of transformational. I’ve had the good fortune of benefitting from Camille’s expertise and creativity relative to both interior and exterior living spaces. For our interiors project, Camille provided counsel on space planning, repurposing existing items, and selecting new furniture. She transformed an unused office/playroom from a place I avoided to a space that is now the heart of our home while also providing valuable guidance on how to mix existing, older furnishings with new pieces to provide a much-needed update to our living and dining rooms. Outdoors, she helped us create a multi-use space that successfully aligned our modern aesthetic with child- and pet-friendly materials and plantings while retaining our beloved, decade old raspberry bushes. Camille’s collaborative style meant that my contributions were always welcome while her deep understanding of design principles ensured a successful outcome for both projects. We worked collaboratively and her collegial style made what could have been a tedious process one that instead was joyful and efficient. Our spaces are beautiful, welcoming and reflect our personalities thanks to Camille’s guidance and expertise. I recommend her highly!”
— Avery, Portland home-owner
“It is my pleasure to recommend Camille Russell. I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with her on a variety of projects over the past few years. As a contractor for 22 years in Portland, Oregon with a background in art, I appreciate the design work Camille has created for me and my clients. She not only has great ideas but she consistently brings the best energy and passion to the room. One job I particularly admired was for a client who had a very dark, poorly remodeled bathroom, which Camille turned into a light and elegant space that reflected her client’s taste perfectly. For a project to truly be its best, it’s important there be a great working relationship between designer, homeowner and contractor. With Camille that’s easy. One of her strengths is that she asks her clients probing questions and listens carefully to their answers. As a contractor, I’ve found she also considers the builders input.”
