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Airplane Tiles, No Impact Man, & Civia Loring Bikes
Hot Posts 8.22.09

Here's what Re-Nest readers were clicking on this week: • Hot Tip: Get the Most Product Out of a Container • No Impact Man Gives an Update • Green Style: The Briard House • AT ...

Green Style: The Yellow Treehouse Restaurant

The Yellow Treehouse Restaurant by New Zealand-based Pacific Environments Architects Ltd. (PEL) is perched on a redwood tree almost 32 feet above the ground. It's constructed of plantation pop...

Gift Fair 2009: Bambu Hybrid Series

We've always liked Bambu, and at their booth this year we got a glimpse of the new Hybrid cutting boards they'll be launching in the fall, made of bamboo on the front side and cork on the side ...

Hot or Not: Electrolux Bifoliate Double Dishwasher Concept

The Electrolux Bifoliate Double Dishwasher concept is a finalist in the Design Lab 2009 contest sponsored by Electrolux. Personally, we'd love something space-saving like this, that also saves water b...

Modern Quilts: Got Me in Stitches

We love the warmth and color that a hanging quilt brings to a room. With so many beautiful modern quilt designs available now, even those with more minimal tastes can enjoy quilts as wall décor. Thes...

How To: Make a Recycled Wine Bottle Torch

We’ve been looking for a little extra lighting for our deck, and we think this DIY would not only do the trick, but also make the space even better. Turning a wine bottle into a torch is brig...

André Joyau: Handcrafted Furniture and Home Accessories

André Joyau, the company founder and head designer of this small cooperative studio in Brooklyn, NY, oversees a group of of designers and cabinetmakers who create pieces that are "modern with...

Camper Kart & Camper Bike by Kevin Cyr

Brooklyn based artist Kevin Cyr has an affinity for homes on the go. His projects include the Camper Bike and Camper Kart, and he's documented other types of mobile living in various photos and...

Kitchen Gallery: Living Plants in the Kitchen
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Are you craving a little green? How about some plants in your kitchen? Herbs, ivy, potted flowers? We love having fresh herbs to snip, but even non-edible plants brighten a kitchen and make it ...

Plastic in the Home May Have a Bigger Impact

By now we know that there is a concern about BPA in plastics in our homes. We're aware enough to discontinue buying plastics that could leach the toxin into our drinking water, leftovers, or infants' ...

How Can I Turn My Road Bike Into a Grocery-Getter?
Good Question

Q: I retired my 24-year-old car last week, and am looking to transform my mid-90s Giant road bike into a "grocery-getter" — you know, for those trips to Fairway. I'm looking for suggestions on b...

Re-Nest Scavenger
Chicago

Today in Chicago we have wood from reclaimed bowling lanes, some organic Honeycrisp apple trees, a GE Energy Star washer and dryer, as well as great furniture finds......

FUSAO Lamp by Ryan Barnacastle & Erin Gregg
Design Showcase 2009

Materials: Plastic Cutlery (Forks, Knives & Spoons) and Energy-Efficient Light Bulb Price Point: $250 "FUSAO [fyoo-sey-O] - the organic co-mingling of plastic cutlery = the FUSAO lamp. clear p...

How to: Recycle Old Candles

If you like candles and use them a lot in your home, then you probably end up with lots of candle ends and remnants of wax that no longer function. Here's a way you can recycle those bits into new, be...

Fantastic Norway's Cardboard Cloud

This is one way to reuse a bevy of cardboard boxes after a move. Architects Fantastic Norway created the Cardboard Cloud for an exhibition of new Norwegian designers, 50X70m2. The boxes appear...

4 Natural Ways To Protect Your Garden From Insects and Pests

A garden is a labor of love, even if it's just a couple of containers on a balcony. It takes time, attention and love. And normally it pays us back 3 fold with beauty, fruit and a sense of ha...

Graze Organic Reusable Snack Bags

We've blogged about reusable snack bags and sandwich bags before. While we thought they were a great idea, our first time using a similar fabric snack bag came this past week with the Graze Organic b...

Green Style: Bar House in Colorado

Honestly, we're not even sure how "green" this home is as we couldn't find specifics on the architect's website. We do know it was designed by New York-based Peter Gluck and Partners, and it's loca...

Inspiration: Rune Guneriussen

Here's a little something different to throw into the loop: as you know, we usually focus on bringing the outdoors into our home, but in this case Norwegian photographer Rune Guneriussen is bri...

Look! Functional Garden Sculpture
by Jane Hutton and Adrian Blackwell

Imagine walking into your backyard and climbing up onto a hammock that is suspended beautifully over your herb garden? That's sort of what's going on with Jane Hutton and Adrian Blackwell's art instal...

How To: Arm Yourself Against Impulse Buys

Setting up a new home rarely equals instant gratification. And all that cleaning, unpacking, and rearranging — often with no end in sight — can lead to one particularly hazardous form of retail th...

Civia Loring Bicycles

We’re always on the lookout for smooth riding, good looking, and city-friendly bikes. The Civia Loring is no exception – sitting pretty in a bike shop storefront, it stopped us in our trac...

Gift Fair 2009: Style de Vie

We totally have a thing for vintage ephemera, like maps and old educational wall charts. So we immediately fell in love with Style de Vie's booth at the Gift Fair. (Maxwell also told us to be ...

Reading in Public: The Project & the Chair

The Reading in Public project is a celebration of the "written word by way of community performance in public spaces." Their current project is to provide a mobile Reading Chair on which member...

No Impact Man Gives an Update
The New York Times

Remember No Impact Man? We blogged about Colin Beavan and his year long extreme green experiment to diminish his environmental impact on the earth. That was two years ago.. and in September Colin ...

AT on... Green Heroes

Despite the fact that I have nicknames like "Green Police," "Energy Czar" and "Organi-girl," and have earned quite the green living reputation around my office, there are people —many people&mda...

Is There a Non-Toxic Stain-Resistant Fabric Protector?
Good Question

Q: We just reupholstered our comfy sofa with an all-cotton fabric. Is there a non-toxic way to "seal" the fabric and make it more stain resistant? I'm sure a no-eating-on-the-couch rule would help, ...

Clutch Lamp by Scott Jarvie

Can we just say that we love love love stuff that is made from stuff that would otherwise be discarded? Especially when it's made into something that bears little resemblance to its former incarnat...

Re-Nest Scavenger
San Francisco

Today in Re-Nest's San Francisco Scavenger we've got an 8' foot reclaimed windmill, a few solar panels, and some beautiful repurposed redwood planter boxes. We've also got San Francisco Scavenger fur...

8 Great Repurposed Goods From T.O.M.T.

We have a serious soft spot for items that find new life in great repurposed fashions. Rodney Allen Trice, the man behind T.O.M.T. has a serious eye and talent for taking everyday discarded it...

Etsy Find: Upcycled Ceramics by Fanfare and Foofaraw

There was a time, not too long ago, when we were carefully curating an "Ugly Mug" collection. At thrift stores we'd find the strangest vintage coffee mug on the shelves and buy it (we still use them t...

The Painted Couch: Art or Trash?

Seems like everywhere you look something new is being used as a canvas. So it’s no surprise that the next big thing to hit the streets comes straight from your living room — the Painted Sofa...

Jim's Hidden Paradise
Container Garden Tour

Name: Jim Kumiega Location: SoMa, San Francisco The entrance to Jim Kumiega's garden is down a long dark hallway from the street. At first to creep down a tunnel like this in SoMa feels like a bad...

Hot or Not? Naturally Water Repellent Fabric

Ok, so this new fabric was designed with fashion in mind, but outdoor furniture requires water repellency just as much as your rain jacket. Designed by Italian outerwear company Allegri, the new tex...

Green Style: Simple Spanish Home

There were many aspects that drew us to this beautiful Spanish home: the simple, unfussy decorating with furniture sourced from flea markets, lots of light, and natural wood and plants played o...

Gift Fair 2009: Ronel Jordaan

We really liked Ronel Jordaan's booth at the New York International Gift Fair. Using natural fibers (mostly 100% merino wool) that are hand-dyed and hand-felted by a group of trained women in S...

Brick Habitats by Chooi-leng Tan
Inhabitat's Reburbia Competition

We're in love with this entry into Inhabitat's Reburbia Design Competition. It's an easy way to turn a brick exterior into a vertical garden and wildlife habitat......

Moving Tip: Haul Your Dishes in Restaurant Racks

Carefully wrapping all of our glassware in bubble wrap and newspaper only to drive it ten minutes to our new house and unwrap it was making us a little bonkers so we came up with an idea... • Re...

Look! Home-Grown Decor

Earlier in the week, we told you that we'd picked up a few tips on using exorbitant amounts of squash. Here's another: for an unmistakably autumnal theme, decorate with the early fall squash. A...

Romantic Bedrooms: Best Yurt Sources 2009

Our Yurt (a few summers ago) Over ten years ago, we put up our first yurt in a field out on Long Island. A spare bedroom, a romantic getaway and a dramatic design statement, that round yurt is still...

Offset Window Screen from Old Wood Lathe

In attempt to create more privacy and block some of the sun streaming through one of their back windows, Jason and Jennifer of Humphrey House first tried traditional lattice but found it "under...

Wine Bottle Recycled Shelving from Zero-Waste Design
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Around our house, we've usually got a couple bottles of wine at any given time. We're always looking for good ways to reuse them, mainly because we like the look of wine bottles. We've used them as ...

Bio-Luminum: Recycled Airplane Tiles

ECOvering’s newest line, Bio-Luminum, is made of recycled airplane parts to create a modern and sleek looking tile with an industrial edge......

What To Do With Old Incandescents?
Good Question

Q: I've seen hundreds of articles urging the use of CFL and LED lighting. I want to do it, but what do I do with the old bulbs that still work? It's a waste to just toss them out. Sent in by Travis...

Hope Revo: Spreading Hope Around

Everywhere you turn it seems that the news is bad. With all of the doom and gloom being spread around, a glimmer of hope would be welcome breath of fresh air. Wouldn't it be nice to find a little ...

Re-nest Scavenger
Washington, D.C.

Today we're looking for green materials as well as second-hand furniture in the Washington, D.C. area. Looking to rock your day away in a hammock? Need an Earth Machine composter? Or how about som...

Contempory Update to a German Home by Anne Menke
ArchDaily

Architect Anne Menke's update to a very common-looking German home from 1957 successfully met her clients requests — "modern AND cosy" — and artfully blended the new addition into a...

Reclaimed Window Blind Chair by Gruba

If you'd asked us what we thought this chair was made of (before we read all about it), we never would've guessed salvaged window blinds......

Long Island Modern Home by Berg Design Architects

The modern design of this new home in East Hampton, Long Island was inspired by old barns and environmentally sustainable building practices... ...

A Great Solar Powered Shower

Anyone with a pool knows the drill. Right after a dip in the pool, you need to take a quick shower. While there are other systems out there, this is the first that we've seen that will heat the water ...

Turn Your Empty Cans into Storage for Kitchen Tools
HGTV

First things first: Find some canned goods with really cool labels... ...

Green Style: Pantry Screen Door

We love this creative reuse! Taking a screen door and re-purposing it as a kitchen pantry door —complete with fork door pull! We're big fans of open shelving in the kitchen (we love to see o...

Parkhaus Berlin: Wool and Felt Home Accessories

We really love the cozy home accessories from Parkhaus Berlin. Made with wool and felt, the design company features baskets, bins, tabletop wares, cushions, curtains, cozies, even laptop covers. W...

How To: Garden Sustainably (The Basics)
Wired.com

Just because it's mid-August doesn't mean we've gotta stop thinking about the garden. Actually, now's the time to start fall and winter crops (root vegetables, greens, etc.)....

Roundup: Repurposed Mail Sorters

In our younger days, we had a pen pal. Our favorite thing about having a pen pal (besides making a new friend) was receiving mail. To this day, we love having a spot to stash the mail until we have th...

Chicago’s First LEED Platinum & Zero Net Energy Home

We’re in lurve with this house: it's gorgeous, modern and super innovative. Slated to be one of Chicago’s first LEED platinum homes and run the city's first residential grey water system, t...

Haven Bespoke Quilts by Cassandra Ellis
Design Showcase 2009

Materials: Vintage silks and cottons, khadi cotton, bamboo wadding Price Point: £800 "The most important things in our homes (besides family) are usually those that are handed down, have spec...

Look! Square Foot Gardening Template

It seems like square foot gardening has been all the rage this summer. But if you're fan of uniform and consistently spaced plantings, consider using a template to take it to the next level ......

The World's Greenest Homes: Inspiring or Not?
Planet Green

Has anyone seen this show? We don't have cable, so we haven't actually watched it. But we were intrigued after we read New York Magazine's take on the show: "Watch rich people show off their unatt...

Rolling Green: Bamboo Skateboards

We'll admit to being partial to beautiful bicycles, but this could change our inclinations. For those who like four wheels instead of two, check out these sweet skateboards: they're 100% bamboo. ...

Epoxy Concrete Finish?
Good Question

Q: I'm thinking of pouring an epoxy floor in my basement but am worried about off-gassing and other environmental/health aspects of this type of flooring. No luck finding much information online. Does...

Take ReadyMade's "Week Without" Challenge

Recently we shared the concept of taking babysteps. But, however small the adjustments, there are challenges in any lifestyle change. It's easier to find a partner to share in the triumphs and set...

Re-nest Scavenger
Boston

We've got a few finds from Boston in our Re-nest Scavenger today: cork underlayment, recycled pillows from Inhabit, and radiator covers made from sustainable wood. Also, we want to hear from you! ...

Look! Prefab Home Delivery and Interior

We got a kick out of seeing an oversize load truck hauling this prefab house designed by San Francisco architect Christopher Deam. It's so cool to see it straight from delivery to the finished inter...

AT on ... The Most Useful Piece of Furniture in Your Home?

What's the most useful piece of furniture in your home? That's something we've been thinking about this summer as we travel to visit friends and accommodate weekend guests. As far as our home is conce...

A Few Simple and (Mostly) Chemical-Free Tips for Getting Rid of Fleas

It’s an icky reality, but with the muggy late summer heat comes fleas … sometimes LOTS of fleas. Here are a few (mostly) chemical-free tips for keeping an infestation at bay......

Repurposed Lighting by Ted Harris at Scout

One of Apartment Therapy's favorite shops, Scout, is featuring the work of Ted Harris in a month long event. It begins today, with an opening reception at 6pm. Chicago designer Ted Harris is known ...

Inspiration: Telluride's Free Box

The premise is simple: take what you need and give what you don't. The Free Box is a Telluride, Colorado tradition that's been in place since the 1970's. It's been rumored that it closed earlie...

Green Style: Converted Church Home

This eclectic and artistic home is actually a converted church that was built in 1900 on 3 acres of mostly open meadow — with chicken coops! The owners kept the charm of the place, including ...

400 Square-Foot Home by Reclaimed Space

A 250 square-foot condo might be a bit too small for us ... but a 400 square foot home from Austin-based Reclaimed Space? We think we could do it....

Hardwood Bicycles by Renovo

Wood is certainly a regular household item — it can be used for pretty much everything found in the home. But it's not normally used for a bicycle... >>Read the full post at AT:DC ...

Everyone Bikes in Columbus Art District

Aiming to make Columbus, Ohio’s art district, Short North, even cooler, local shops have formed a bike sharing organization called EveryoneBIKES. Riders can take a bike to tour the neighborhood, ...

Update from Black and White: Patterned Cork Kitchen Floor
Country Living

We love the classic look of black and white, diamond-patterned kitchen floors. They're very 1950s diner but can look clean and modern, too. Well, this is an eco-friendly riff on that idea, with sustai...

Fabric Wall Decals by Mae

Wall decals are great for renters looking to spruce up their living space or decorate a nursery without having to commit to repainting afterward. While most wall decals are made from less-than-...

How To: Makeover Your Whole Home & Recycle
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Title: My DIY total home makeover Name: Jasmine Time: 1 1/2 Weeks Cost: about $2200 This is one hell of a "small project." Follow Jasmine as she tells you how a lot of elbow grease and a lo...

Too Much Squash? Think Outside the Box

If you're signed up for a CSA, or have friends or family with a garden, you might have summer and early fall squash (among other things) coming out of your ears. In fact, we've heard friends of ours l...

Eco-Friendly Sofa?
Good Question

Q: We hate our living room furniture. We live in a loft so the couch and chair work really hard for us... needless to say they are old and tired looking, not to mention totally faded. We need to rep...

Wallpaper Stripes

Over on Apartment Therapy Los Angeles, a house tour featuring the home of the founders of Lark had us grinding our teeth in envy at their effortless ability to mix and match furniture, styles and co...

Re-nest Scavenger
Los Angeles

Today in the sunny city of Los Angeles we've got some bamboo flooring, solar panels, even a wriggling worm farm all ready to harvest... >>Also, take our Scavenger survey below the jump! Apartment T...

Storyteller: Repurposed Furniture by Isabel Quiroga

Promoting the ideas of creative reuse and the aesthetics of vintage furniture, Dutch designer Isabel Quiroga has repurposed various tables into Storyteller. This purple shelving and desk combo remin...

Weak Economy Makes Solar Panels More Affordable
Los Angeles Times

If there's one bright side to this recession, it's that the economic downturn has made solar panels more affordable for homeowners (especially in California)....

Hoarders, Gleaners & Dumpster Divers: Sustainable Practices for Modern Life?

Continuing our obsession with hoarders, we recently watched Agnes Varda's documentary film "The Gleaners and I." Gleaning is the act of collecting leftover crops from farmers' fields after the harv...

Hanging Bikes as Storage and Sculpture

SHIFT is the home and workplace of architect David Baker. Designed by David Baker + Partners, the San Francisco residence also functions as a gallery. So it's no wonder that the hanging bikes s...

Roundup: Eco-friendly Mulches

Dried Pine Needles Used for Mulch Lately, I've heard a lot of confusing information about mulch. We've been told it's wise to use because it helps conserve water, fights erosion, and blocks weeds. ...