Desirables

Sofa Size and the Mid-century Mods

Mod can be modernist or modest, but the sofa has to fit, in so many ways.

09/08/2011 By Kristin Belz

DIY

Tiffin Boxes Are a Snap for Bringing Lunch to Class

The snapping, stacking metal boxes add a touch of class to brown-bagging it – with no spills on the way or trash to toss.

09/07/2011 By Kristin Belz

Out and About

(It's Easy Being) Green Building Tour

Green building hasn't gone beige yet: there's still lots to learn on the Build It Green! Home Tour.

09/06/2011 By Kristin Belz

DIY

Photos Go From Digital to Plywerk

Plywerk will print and mount your digital photo files onto elegant eco-friendly "frames."

09/02/2011 By Kristin Belz

Market Watch

Healthy Chocolate for All Diets

Missionary Chocolates will save the souls even of those with gluten- and dairy-free diets.

09/01/2011 By Kristin Belz

DIY

A Planter for Plant-killing People

Having a black thumb doesn’t mean you can’t also have a green indoor garden.

08/31/2011 By Kristin Belz

DIY

Mudsharks Play Well with Red Clay

A grass roots online design contest company enlists fabrication help from some Portland guys who like to get muddy.

08/30/2011 By Kristin Belz

Out and About

Greening the Garden

Learn more about naturescaping at these free September workshops.

08/26/2011 By Kristin Belz

$10 and Under

Records of the Future

In today’s dorm rooms, record album covers are recycled as retro art for the walls.

08/25/2011 By Kristin Belz

Market Watch

Finally, Tomato Time is Here

The fruity red "vegetable" is plump, juicy and ready for summer slicing.

08/24/2011 By Kristin Belz

DIY

Wall Power

Walls are made to be drawn on when you cover them with this dry-erase paint.

08/23/2011 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

No Whining: Govino Glasses are Elegant, Eco-friendly and Shatterproof

These picnic-packable glasses let you imbibe graciously no matter where you go.

08/19/2011 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

Playing with a Full Deck of Portland Places

Aaron Voronoff Trotter’s Portland playing cards depict the everyday icons of our city.

08/18/2011 By Kristin Belz

Market Watch

Beaned Again

Romano beans have nothing to do with Ann Romano, the heroine of that old TV show “One Day at a Time.” They’re better.

08/17/2011 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

Swept Away by Sassafras and Broomcorn

Rarely does a broom inspire such admiration of its quality, craft and beauty.

08/16/2011 By Kristin Belz

Out and About

Walk through the Victorian Era in Lair Hill

The Architectural Heritage Center tour of this tiny neighborhood is a reminder of the effort – and value – of keeping parts of the past.

08/12/2011 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

Fluorescents that Flaunt their Curves

Energy conservation meets innovative beauty in these new light bulbs.

08/11/2011 By Kristin Belz

$10 and Under

Todd Oldham Brings Whimsical Charley Harper Designs to the Table

Harper was a fabulous mid-century modernist illustrator whose simple designs are being rediscovered and repurposed in tableware for today.

08/10/2011 By Kristin Belz

DIY

S'more Pleeeeeez!

Fire plus three easy ingredients will always bring family and friends together. Just don’t mess with the classic ingredients.

08/09/2011 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

Pouring Over Portland

The latest trend in coffee brewing is a trick you can try at home.

08/05/2011 By Kristin Belz