Rough Luxe: cool & collected

ShopLampHindsight is handy. It’s easy to look back and recognize how a certain manner of dress, type of furniture, school of art or architecture reflected what was going on in the broader culture at the time. We can point to mid-century modernism and pontificate – because pontificate is such a great word – how it was like a physical manifestation of the country’s newfound hope and joy.

Lifestyle: Erika Polmar

 GL2012 ErikaPolmarThe founder of one of Oregon’s most enduring farm-dinner series celebrates 10 years of giving and receiving from the land.

Third times a charm

GL2012 GreenIdeas ThirdTimesACharmWith green becoming mainstream, you’ve probably embraced repurposing in some form by now. Historic building repair specialist Andrew Curtis goes a step beyond.

For the birds

GL2012 EditorLetterEach year we make some improvement, large or small, to our home. Bit by bit, as we make changes, it’s important to us to figure out how we can reduce our footprint just a little bit more.

Bathrooms 2.0

GL2012 Bathrooms01Make saving resources a priority when you remodel.

Living essentials

GL2012 LivingEssentials01A lakeside home near Eugene dazzles with its minimalist design and maximum sustainability.

Clean and cool

GL2012 GreenIdeas PaperNorPlastic20 green ideas to make your home beautiful and the planet better.

Young and fresh

GL2012 YoungAndFresh01Improve the health of your child’s room with eco-friendly options.

Taking root

Community gardens are thriving as Oregonians discover the benefits of growing their own organic produce and working alongside neighbors.