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•Etsy Find: Reusable Sandwich Bags by Mamamade
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This comes from Ochre's inspiration gallery, and we love the soothing play of natural wood against crisp cotton stripes and cozy wool....
Spring cleaning pretty much passed us by, but we're still hopeful we'll get around to some deeper cleaning here and there. To make it easier, we're putting together a simple cleaning kit to carry from...
We love Room & Board's stylish and modern furniture, and we love them even more now that we've found their Monterey collection. This set of furniture is crafted from 100% post-industrial and post-co...
As fervent locavores, we attended a panel discussion on Tuesday night at The Museum of the City of New York on the local food movement in large cities ("urban locavores"). Farmers' markets, commun...
It's easy enough to plant a tree if you own your home, but for those in the city, it's hard to know where to even start. Instructables provides a step-by-step guide to getting a tree planted in your...
Yesterday, a coworker told us that she received free CFL bulbs at the grocery store for Earth Day. But we went last night, and were offered five free CFLs! That got us thinking...who else is still c...
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Small IS green, so it made us sad when we learned New York's Tiny Living store is closing. One of our favorites places for pint-size finds for our pint-size apartment, we bought a retro fabric-pur...
We're loving this billboard we just saw over at Yanko. It's part of a larger ad campaign designed by CalArts Design Team, aimed at raising awareness in Los Angeles around issues of water consumptio...
My brother, who is in the Peace Corps, recently told me that his bed was missing. Turns out he was airing out his mattress on the roof of his building and it blew away. It was eventually discovered ...
We love the lines of this eco-friendly furniture from Urban Woods. Made from reclaimed wood and eco-friendly materials, these pieces are finished in water-based non-toxic stains. The environmental...
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Yesterday we took a look at Josh and Jacque's solution to working on the road. In our second installment we meet web designers Nathan Swartz and Olivia Meiring, and their seve...
So, you've got your new laptop and you want to find the perfect storage solution. Something that will let you take your baby around town, without hampering your style. You've also decided not to buy a...
This pic is from a post we ran last year that was an amazing bio of J. Morgan Puett's country home in Beach Lake, Pennsylvania. (Pic: Phil Mansfield)...
It's allergy season in our household — at least our noses think it is. So there's been a lot of tissue usage going on lately (no...we haven't yet switched to hankies). But, short of hankies (...
Let there be light! For me the first five weeks of the home cure are like a detox diet where I cleanse my house, banish my cravings for impulse purchases, and burn off more than I take in by carefully...
Remember those Reusable Snack Bags we blogged about a couple of weeks ago? They look great, but a downside was that they only worked for dry foods. That’s why we’re so excited about these bags w...
This is something we really need help with. Well, actually, we've gotten pretty good about the weekday morning shower — it's the Saturday one that really kills us. So, we'll start the list of ...
Soy inks are pretty common in the green printing world but they may becoming to a laser printer near you, thanks to PRC technologies....
In our household, we celebrated Earth Day in many ways — as a no-car day, a buy nothing day, and a day to sport organic cotton clothes and shoes made from recycled tires. But we didn't keep th...
Thank you to everyone who voted for their favorite 1% For The Planet non-profit. We had more comments and votes than ever before, and we're happy to say that we'll be giving 1% of our 2008 profits ...
Incorporating a little bit of Mother Earth into your home is the easiest way to give your space more warmth and a natural feel. While most people stick with potted plants and flowers, branches are als...
We have this pretty great arrangement whereby I keep a canister for kitchen scraps on my counter, and our neighbor, who has a small garden and compost bin behind her apartment, takes the scraps down e...
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Sweater season is almost over (although here in Chicago it's taking its time to leave). As you're moving your winter clothes to the back of your closet, don't to...
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Here's a bit about my recent experience hiving my newly acquired bees. After preparing the hive for its new occupants, I was more than ready to meet the ladies! ...
Branches are very versatile and actually quite stunning when incorporated into your home decor, as evidenced by this image. Playful and practical... a touch of the outdoors to ground the whimsy. ...
We’ve never heard of an online-only retailer setting up a temporary in-the-flesh location, but for the month of April only, San Francisco-based sustainable design shop Branch Home has done it. Partn...
Skeptical of the recycled tin foil we blogged about last month? Here’s your chance to try it out yourself. Today only, Earth Day, Reynolds Wrap is giving a free mail-in rebate for their 100% Recyc...
For the most part, we like to hold onto books. We loan them freely, but rarely get rid of them. However, every Spring when we do the "big clean" and tackle the bookshelves, there are always a few pa...
If you care about the earth but haven't yet found away to celebrate Earth Day, why not plant a tree? You can never have too many fruit trees, and now's a good time of year to plant them. See some ha...
Lisa Occhipini's beautiful book creations — including mobiles, hanging spheres and table sculptures — are individually created from old, discarded books. She bends and curls and cra...
Apartment living, like it or not, puts some limits on growing our own food. Many of us are making our way with a container garden (we harvested our very first salad last night!), but there's often one...
We already know to cut the stems on a diagonal and change the water daily, but we didn't know this tip... (Hint: it has to with your fruit bowl.)
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We just received this email: join in the chat with prominent environmentalist Majora Carter today, April 22nd, at 1:00 pm EST to discuss President Obama's plan for a clean energy economy and how you ...
Our goal is an environment of decency, quality and mutual respect for all human beings and all other creatures— an environment without ugliness, without poverty, without discrimination, without ...
We've been talking about make-ahead lunches with recipes that can carry you through the week, but what about make-ahead breakfasts too? You've asked us for easy, portable breakfast recipes, and here's...
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As many of you may already know, when I'm not blogging I occasionally write for more traditional fare – magazines. In the April issue of Wired I wrote a guide of sorts on ho...
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Check out his amazing home we found in the archives of Philidelphia Magazine:
Dave Thal and Hope Nichols were in for such a wonderful surprise when they purchase...
It's no surprise that etsy has become a top spot for all things creatively re-cycled. Outside the etsy bubble, the buzz-prefix, "re" — "re-claimed" and "re-purposed" — may equal expensive...
We got to ride this yesterday. It has lithium batteries, has a lot of kick and goes 20 mph for 20 miles on one charge. It can carry an extra battery pack. It is also really comfortable, with ...
I can't believe that we're already heading down the final stretch! Now's the time to work very hard and make sure you are doing all you can. There's not much more time left. This past weekend, Sara Ka...
‘Classic Bear Skin Rug’ by Lise Lefebvre, starting at $1200
A twist on the classic bear skin rug, artist Lise Lefebvre has constructed limited edition bear skin rugs made of recycled wool blank...
Grist has never been Earth Day's #1 supporter, to put it lightly. It seems sort of counter-intuitive, given that Grist is serious about environmental news and issues — seriously dry and a bit...
Most modern day surfboards are made from styrofoam and fiberglass (not the most friendly materials). And while many companies are recycling their waste and extra foam, there's still plenty of waste. W...
Since college, we've had the same birch-legged, canvas-topped bar stools from Target sitting at the bar. They had lost almost all their luster, and were in need of a makeover big-time; but it's not a ...
An anonymous note popped up on the office fridge at my full time job recently, urging everyone to be better about recycling and to stop wasting paper plates. Grabbing a quick bite in the kitchen with...
We've never fallen so hard for a book about cleaning (in fact, we've never before owned a book about cleaning). But, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Home — the same Mrs. Meyers after whom the green cleaning ...
click thumbnails for larger picsThis collection of new releases in architecture (with a few focusing on small spaces) via Amazon includes titles brand new to us and others that are more familiar...
Often, remaking something old is the most accessible way to have anything new to look at in our house. The new issue of Sunset features a gallery of home items that have been refreshed — and in s...
If you're a frequent or even periodic Ikea shopper, chances are that you've accrued a batch of Ikea tools, like allen keys. We just can't stomach throwing them out, so we were pleased to see this qu...
CRAFT recently featured this how-to from Instructables for a handy, durable garden basket made from an old tire. The project results in a sturdy carrier whose contrasting, asymmetrical handle makes ...
What a simple and lovely idea for a place setting. A small bunch of radishes are tied together with twine and placed upon a cloth napkin, creating a very organic (literally) yet modern table tableau...
Ask different people and you'll get different answers about whether a bassinet or cradle is a necessity. It's a handy item to have in the newborn days but is often quickly outgrown within a few months...
Last weekend Chicago suburb, Arlington Heights, hosted a bike swap – for one day anyone could come to the event to sell or purchase bicycles and bicycle related items. What a great idea - like a boo...
55 gallon drums make great rain barrels but here's another use for the versatile recyclable: A recycled chair. See two version after the jump, one with a built in cooler and cup holder, and the other,...
How many times can we say it: spring is in the air, and we have gardening on the brain! We're seeing our lettuces, bush beans, herbs, tomato, and tomatillo plants spring to life and begin to grow. The...
Thinking of starting a vegetable garden this spring? Here are 5 simple tips to keep in mind before getting started...
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What does Bono think? That's what we're wondering right now.
Apparently, U2 lead guitarist David Evans (aka the Edge) wants to build five modern homes on a hillside overlooking Malibu's coast. As m...
We are about to start our garden; we're just waiting impatiently for the final frost-free date in our area. There are so many reasons to garden: The taste of fresh vegetables, the pleasure of wat...
We love the idea of using vintage furniture in a completely new way. This practice is great for the environment and it can be a creative option to buying new furniture. Marni, an Apartment Therapy rea...
One of the most common sort of question we get here at The Kitchn starts like this: What do I do with ________? Fill in the blank: onions, lemons, exotic oils, coconut jam, duck fat, an abundance of h...
Need a little inspiration for turning your junk into treasure? Check out the new exhibition "Reclaimed" at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town Alexandria. The exhibition features artwork ma...
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