Born in: Wayzata, Minn. Grew up in: Lake Minnetonka, Minn. Earned degrees from: Carlson School of Management and College of Education, University of Minnesota.

Born in: Wayzata, Minn. Grew up in: Lake Minnetonka, Minn. Earned degrees from: Carlson School of Management and College of Education, University of Minnesota.

I discovered a little pocket of delightful homes in Portland, Oregon, while on vacation. These homes are located in the Alphabet Historic District in Northwest Portland, dubbed Nob Hill. My husband and I grabbed a long weekend right after the 4th of July and flew to Portland. It's a quick flight, about...