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.

Good wood

GL2012 GreenIdeas GoodWood01When Portland artist and designer David Laubenthal of DJL Studio would drive to his workshop, he would often notice wood pallets dumped on the curb. He began to collect them.

Digital design

GL2012 GreenIdeas DigitalDesign03Matt Kennedy produces ceramics using unique digital tools under his Portland studio Port Rhombus Design.

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.

Bathrooms 2.0

GL2012 Bathrooms01Make saving resources a priority when you remodel.

Home stuff for dad

255.0102My father was – still is – a devoted dad and husband in the Ward Cleaver/ Cliff Huxtable mold without the annoying canned laughter. He’s wise. Reasonable. Fair. Funny.