Kristy Alpert
Freelance writer Kristy Alpert has been covering the green scene since before it was the “thing to do.” Her work has been featured in publications such as D Magazine, Omni Escapes, Home Comfort Style, Oregon Bride, among others. When not crafting stories at her refinished Victorian writing desk, she can be found traveling the globe or … Read more


Reusing, or upcycling, an old item to furnish or decorate your home helps the environment, saves money and carries forward a piece of history.
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Meet Jill Cropp, a native Portlander who believes in living small, ditching the car and keeping a lid on stuff.
I love my house. I do not love housework. Sweeping floors, wiping down countertops and erasing fridge door smears makes me cranky. I’ve tried to practice mindfulness with the moping. Tried to get Zen with window washing. I really want to embrace an Oprah-like gratefulness for being lucky enough to own a house that needs vacuuming but I have never quite managed to convince myself.