Apartment Therapy: Northwest

Eco Linen by Calvin Fabrics

We love linen. The look is earthy and sensual, and it filters light beautifully. True linen should be made from flax fibers (as opposed to synthetic fibers, which is more commonplace nowadays) and...

Sunset Magazine: Eco-friendly Small Towns in the West
Which ones did they miss?

While many of us strive to maintain a green home and lifestyle, it doesn't hurt to live in a town with similar ideals. Living in a green town usually means improved recycling programs, better eco-frie...

Seabrook Mixed Use Community:
An Example of New Urbanism, and Somewhere I'd Love to Live

Green, mixed use communities are popping up all over the country - emphasizing an intelligent combination of housing, recreation, shared space and community involvement. Seabrook mixed use development...

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

You can't beat this for the thrill of the hunt. Habitat for Humanity's ReStore outlets are located across the country. Recently, we checked out one in Portland, Ore. We were amazed and delighted by ...

Rejuvenation

We found the perfect place to explore on a rainy day. Rejuvenation, with stores in both Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, and a quite nice online store, has a selection that mixes old and new. High-qual...

Builders Booksource

We love bookstores. Big bookstores, small bookstores, online bookstores ... We love them all. But we love community bookstores most. Bookstores where the staff cares about books and are knowledgeable...

Olio United

Not just another sustainable goods store, Olio United, located in Portland, Oregon, is fresh and green, with more than a few knockout items for the home along with a selection of men's and women's we...

Eco Design Resources

Eco Design Resources seems to have everything you could possibly need to create a green dream home. There's so much to browse through on the Eco Design Resource web site -- so many good products, lin...

Bob's Red Mill

Most everyone around Portland, Oregon knows that going to Bob's Red Mill is a bit of a ritual experience. Those who have been around Portland a while also remember when their original building, a mil...

Spring

A green home is a healthy home. That's what the people at Spring believe, and it's a belief that is reflected in every product they carry on their shelves. It's right there in their mission statem...

Environmental Home Center

Lucky for all of us, Environmental Home Center in Seattle is one of the few green retailers that has not only a pleasant showroom, which happens to be huge, but also a full-fledged commitment to web a...

Green Fusion Design Center

Recycled materials? Check. Energy-efficient solutions? Check. Non-toxic products? Check. Knowledgeable and helpful staff? Double check. A good excuse to spend half your day browsing through a seemingl...