House of A La Mode began as an artist-owned indie-dye yarn company that has grown into a full-service yarn shop.

Heather was born and raised in the Portland, Oregon area. Her first foray into crafting was sewing, which was an easy choice for relaxation while raising a child with autism. She published a book, Pillow Pop, and continues to dye fabric and create beautiful pieces.

In late 2014, Heather's craft world expanded when she began dyeing yarn in her home studio. Her unique eye for color and trends has made HoALM yarns an indie staple for over a decade. The first store to feature HoALM's stunning and coveted yarn was a popular LYS in SE Portland. There, Heather met lifelong fiber friends while continuing to grow her brand.

By 2020, House of A La Mode had expanded into a brick-and-mortar in Gresham, OR. After relocating the LYS to The Dalles, through the spectacular Columbia River Gorge, HoALM is now a must-see stop in Eastern Oregon. House of A La Mode is a welcoming and inclusive space for all levels of yarn crafts.

We Are:
Heather, Owner/Designer
Aaron, Screenprinter extraordinaire/Shipping Wiz
Lydia, Yarn Maven

Inclusion / Values Statement

We want you to feel welcome in this space. That goes for our digital spaces and our physical shop. HoALM was founded on the idea that when we come together, we do great things. Regardless of your skin color, size, ability, gender expression, or sexual orientation, we want you to feel welcome to sit with us. In an effort to create a space that is welcoming for all, we've been intentional to:

• Offer products in a large range of price points
• Pay employees and collaborating artists a living wage
• Manage digital spaces and eradicate hate speech
• Monitor the store to provide a welcoming environment — hatred or intimidation of any kind will not be tolerated, and violators will be asked to leave the premises.
• Collaborate with designers, vendors, and artists who are vocal in their stance against anti-blackness, anti-immigration, homophobia, and mental health stigma.
• Be teachable — we can't go it alone, and frankly, we don't want to. We recognize that removing racism and anti-black sentiments from our society is an ongoing mission. We commit to continually educating ourselves. We know that what works today might not work tomorrow as we continue to learn and make changes to be better.

This space is for you, and we hope that you'll feel welcome to come and sit with us.