We love the look of wood, but it's a tricky environmental problem. The wood beams in this photo are reclaimed antique beams from two-hundred-year-old barns, and were hand-hewn at the time of constru...
This might be a little over the top for a holiday party, but we're charmed by the idea of printing an invite on a hanky. A friend forwarded us the picture above (she was hunting for ideas for her wedd...
Apartment Therapy reader KB used a string of globe lights to light her vintage bathroom, and was thinking about adding some sconces.
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Why is that that those of us who don’t have a fireplace always wish we did, and those of us who do wish we didn’t? Cold weather is quickly approaching, so those of you who do have fireplaces –...
Art is usually beautiful on its own, but when it also has environmental and social implications — like L.A. Marler's Oil is History series of photographs — it can also convey a point. Se...
Tuesday, we listed a bunch of different cotton tea towels for use in the kitchen. With so many great varieties of design, it would be easy to end up with a surplus, but thanks to their versatil...
Dust is bothersome, isn't it? You think you've taken care of it, and then BAM! It shows up all over everything. Lamp shades, floorboards, sofa cushions, you name it. Any kind of intense cleaning gets ...
Q: I'm learning to treat myself with lit candles on a more regular basis, and I usually just buy assorted white pillars from IKEA, but I'm concerned about the petroleum content. I'm wondering if read...
From old dresser drawers to new stylin' night tables. Maxwell, this has your name all over it!
We don't drink coffee, but boy do we miss that morning jolt. We got it this morning. Not because we a...
Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington DC in today's PM Scavenger....
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Name: Z-Decanter Bottle Filtration System
Store: ZeroWater
Value: $119.99
Description: The Z-Decanter is a simple, elegant glass container to dispense ZeroWater from the Bottle...
We're big fans of decorating a table with things that we have already or things we can find outside, rather than buying something new just for looks. During the fall, branches can look beautiful on ...
We've written about the Ty Recyclable Shower Curtain before, and now they've added a new twist! Unique artistry and sustainable, environmentally friendly design collide in the essential yet ung...
We saw these over at AT:LA today and were smitten! These handcrafted one-of-a-kind clocks pair beautiful dishes with complimentary hardware, and we think they all look stunning. A wonderful c...
Over at Prudent Baby, they've been busy making these repurposed baby-food jar soy candles. Sure they're great as just a candle, but during party time, they'll be pulling double duty as place c...
Here's a gift we'd happily receive this holiday season: A limited edition BPA-free Kor water vessel. Proceeds from the sales of the bottles go to nonprofits working to protect the environment....
When I entertain, I always go the extra mile when giving directions to my home. If guests plan their route with the assistance of a web source, they will no doubt be sent over incredibly steep, 'Frisc...
Disguised in a familiar looking tissue box, these tissues by Better for GrownUps are actually reusable and are a strong contender in our cloth or paper tissue debate....
Stokke's nursery products go easy on the environment, as they're made with untreated wood, organic fibers, and packaged and shipped with environmental feasibility in mind. Their Care Changing ...
The moment we stumbled upon the work of metal artist Tammy Roy, we fell in love with both her unique pieces and her eco-friendly design philosophy. Roy, who describes herself as "completely ob...
There's no mistaking that the holiday season is here, and chances are at one point or another, you'll be having people over. When we host guests, we always hope to keep them comfortable—which we ass...
Thanksgiving is next week! Apart from the turkey, the stuffing and the pumpkin pie, have you finalized the rest of your menu? Made your shopping list? Do you have enough servingware? What about ...
Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington DC in today's PM Scavenger....
We love repurposing items more than anything when it comes to our own personal decor stylings. It not only makes financial sense, but is earth friendly and you know how much we love that. Check out...
We don't use honey for much more than sweetening our tea. However, it's another one of those super-versatile household ingredients. We wouldn't recommend cleaning with it, but you might want to put ...
With Thanksgiving around the corner, we have been contemplating gratitude not just for the good food in our lives, but also for the farmworkers whose unseen hard labor brings this nourishment to our t...
This image of a masonry heater looked so warm and cozy we had to share. Masonry heaters, also known as Finnish fireplaces, are fast becoming an appealing heating alternative to traditional wood-burn...
We're not always fans of the vintage-sign-as-art look. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But we really think these remixed signs by Italian artist Fabio Zanino fall into another category compl...
We love seeing drawers repurposed as containers (usually placed on a table top holding books or DVDs). This version is definitely a spin on the traditional use and can be hung just by using L-brackets...
We all have at least one or two geekie or tech savvy friends in our life. Make their day with a cool gadget inspired gift made out of reclaimed circuit boards originally designed for computers,...
These small recycled tags are all cut from a variety of lightweight cardboard boxes, hand-stamped with the recycle symbol, and threaded with bamboo yarn for easy hanging. And all for only a dollar....
Think this article looks familiar? July's Top 10 Green Building Products for 2009 was a list compiled by Sustainable Industries. See how Building Green's Top 10 list (8 years running) stacks up....
We ran the dishwasher about five times last week between all the pies, birthday cake, sweet potato muffins, and regular dinners that got whipped up in our kitchen. Since we have an Energy Star-rated...
Between tomorrow and next Friday, we will be attending three separate Thanksgiving celebrations, one office potluck, and two birthday parties. ('Tis the season!) And since we enjoy cooking and never l...
Q: We just bought a sweet little mid century modern home. It's got hollow core doors that are stained dark brown. I am looking for ways to paint/glaze/refinish them so they won't look so cheap. Altern...
Last week, we talked about some of the compromises we'd made in our going green, deciding that it was, as the saying goes, about progress not perfection. We wanted to make our going green as easy a...
Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington DC in today's PM Scavenger....
In the race to finding the greenest way to illuminate our nights, a new company has come up with a new refinement of old technology to serve our needs. Will it be enough to save you even more money? F...
This adorable bin (perfect for storing toys, little shoes, etc.) is made from 100% cotton canvas, and the elephant is made from eco-spun felt made from recycled water bottles. ...
This past year my husband and I switched to using cloth napkins almost exclusively. We use them for everything but the most informal backyard barbecue, and I must say it's very nice to have the feel a...
The Eco Twinkle Light concept designed by Kenan Wang takes the mechanism of the old fashioned classroom pencil sharpener and connects it to a rechargeable battery and LED light to create a portable an...
The humble grain sack has made a comeback in recent years, elevated to the status of upholstery, throw pillow covers, and even a stair runner. Plain or striped sack cloth works well with French...
Robin's Before & After living room bookcase. Great job!
• Cure Clock: 3 weeks to go!
• Assignment: Read Week Six, pp. 185-204
• Clean out your bathroom. Green your pe...
It's one thing to live in a 140-square-foot house.
It's another thing to live in a 380-square-foot house with your partner and your 9-month old son (and a dog).
But that's what Kelly Breslin, Ryan...
Jewelery designer Winnie Lui created this chandelier of found objects. The limited edition of 100 will be available in white or black (50 each). Take the survey!
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We love furniture that is multi-functional and space saving. This beautiful wardrobe designed by Rene Siebum not only functions as a light fixture, bookcase, closet and room divider, but with the doo...
There's nothing we like better than a good DIY project, or a set of clear How-To instructions for whatever project we've got at hand. Thinking of starting a container garden? Installing a programma...
Last year's Green Wreath Roundup by Rachel showed off wreaths made from recycled cardboard, LED lights, buttons, succulents and even zip-ties. Here are a few more ideas and tips to completing a succ...
We thought bricks were pretty green to begin with thanks to their durability, but here's an even greener (and just as durable) option: Pozzotive Plus bricks are made from a mixture of recycled glass g...
Q: What is a safe insecticide to use for herbs that are to be used for human consumption?
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We've shared our love of Readymade Magazine's MacGyver Challenges before. This recent one's no different and the timing is perfect; construct a few of these to light your Thanksgiving table. You co...
Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington DC in today's PM Scavenger....
Tea towels seem to be the kitchen towel du jour, but as Susie recently pointed out, not all towels are created equally when it comes to absorbency. Based on her advice, here's a roundup of 100%...
As simple as this sounds, it can be a rather controversial subject. Do you turn your computer off at night, when it's not in use? It saves energy, but some people argue it's not good for the computer....
When we were little ones growing up in drought prone California there was a hippy saying when hitting the loo, "If it's yellow, let it mellow. If it's brown, flush it down." We still adhere to that...
Keep the foliage around even after it's fallen from the leaves this winter. We love this example of framing pressed leaves in floating frames. It lets the light shine through and really accentuates ...
There is a lot to like in this photo. Besides all the bright colors (and you've now seen my Fiestaware collection, so you know how I love color in the kitchen!), I love how the owner, Nusara, strun...
Have you seen these adorable robots at Anthropologie? Handmade in the USA by artist Amy Flynn, these found object robots (or "fobots") were created from repurposed bits and pieces, like an engi...
Some packages are just too pretty to part with. That's how we felt when we saw Integrity Spirits' Lovejoy Vodka bottles. If the name alone doesn't put you in a festive mood, the chic graphic la...
It's a gray day here in Chicago, and we're in the mood for a virtual vacation. Filled with plants and flowers, these greenhouses offer a bright spot of color.
• Read the full post at AT:Chicago...
Last week we got an announcement that Artistic Tile, the large luxury tile store, has implemented several new green initiatives to lower their carbon footprint and set a new example for the tile ind...
Last week we heard a quick news story on NPR: California is planning the nation’s first ban on large screen televisions to curb energy use. We know that California is typically on the cutting edge...
We love the Vers line of iPod speaker docks for your home, and now there are equally elegant iPod cases to match. Check out all the new, handcrafted, renewable bamboo and US hardwood iPod cases!...
Now that it's fall and the Green Cure is in full swing, some of us are looking at our closets and making hard decisions. What stays and what goes? Trent recommends giving away the summer clothes tha...
It's not too late to participate in another No Impact Week, inspired by Colin Beaven, the No Impact Man. We pointed it out last month but didn't hear much back from readers, so either the idea for par...
As an resident of Los Angeles, seeing 2012, the latest end-of-the-world disaster film, last night was a little...well...it's kinda disturbing to watch as the city you live in and know intimately...
Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington DC in today's PM Scavenger......
We've found a company giving old furniture new eco-friendly and gorgeous life (the above being before photos, of course) as well as helping homeowners navigate the confusing waters of green design...
We've outgrown our two bookshelves, and have been looking for another one. We'd love to try out this solution....
"I'll have mine straight up - and green."
Times have changed and the choices keep growing. With all the newly available organic spirits on the market, the eco-conscious drinker now has plenty...
Thankfully, it's starting to get easier to find places that recycle old computers, cell phones, and other small electronics. Unfortunately, most recyclers still send the waste overseas to be recycl...
The MeasureMe stick is the latest project from Studio 1a.m. and is a fabulous updated and graphic twist on the traditional growth chart, while transforming the traditional ruler — into a ...
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