Here's what you, our readers, were interested in this week:
• Feel The Love: Trader Joe's Super Amazing Kitchen Cloth
• Roundup: Green House Tours
• Greening Our Habits, Revisited
...
We found this image over at AT:LA. We like hanging planters. Not only do they look nice, but they're a good option if you have pets! Hope you have a pleasant corner to curl up in this weekend......
Good thing Mom doesn't check in on the things I write here too much, cause I think I just found her Christmas present. Seriously, she'll love this. And it'll look great hanging on the side of her hous...
Each day waking up in the lavender blue bedroom was a happy day because we loved the paint color - Benjamin Moore feather soft 1431. The shade, coolness and intensity changed according to the light, b...
Earlier this week we asked our readers, why people are still using regular toilet paper over recycled? The surprising response was that many of you aren't using any at all......
The Fall 2009 Green Cure page launches on Monday, October 5th! Do you feel like your home has gotten a bit disorganized and unhealthy? Do you have home repair projects that have been hanging over ...
Some of us are lucky enough to have great drinking water straight from the tap, but it's something we shouldn't take for granted. Some believe water quality across America is getting worse, so while...
Winnie Lui's White Chandelier for Innermost is a trash-to-treasure exercise from the jewelry-turned-lighting designer, who has made 50 limited edition pieces in white and black. It's just one in a l...
Tomorrow's trip to the farmers' market will yield plenty of local poblanos for salsas, soups, and breads. Can't you just taste the heat? This will be in lieu of New Mexico's famous Hatch chiles. Why...
Q: The weather is getting nicer and I'd like to start opening the windows. The problem is that my trash is almost entirely organic and rarely ever gets thrown out due to my trying to conserve my plast...
We’re big fans of modern designers who work on affordable and sustainable projects, so when we came across Mark Odom Studio’s work we had to share. Full of suggestions for homes of all size...
Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles in today's PM Scavenger......
Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds Chicago, Boston, and Washington, D.C. in today's AM Scavenger......
In case you hadn't noticed, we're a little obsessed with canning here. It's a great way to eat local all year long ... and it's fun. But do you know where it all started?...
Here on Re-nest we talk a lot about having a healthy home because we know you care about it. The air quality in your home is of the utmost importance, and so is the quality of the paint you use. W...
Another testament to the transformative power of paint: this dresser-turned-kitchen-island. With a fresh coat of paint, a few new accessories and a proper top, it makes a perfect budget-friendly kit...
Times are tough; we know that all too well. Even though this is a very serious time in our economy and lives, why not take a minute to laugh at the whole thing? Products like these are those great...
Sure, we're two days late and a dollar short in getting this post up during September's Collections month, but we just spotted it last night. And we couldn't resist this collection — perhaps ...
This unusual house in Bogota, Columbia stands apart due to is unconventional polyhedron shape. It features one huge window that takes up an entire side of the house and opens out to a deck and...
For a large portion of young city dwellers, roommates are simply a fact of life. The high cost of living in urban areas often necessitates a shared living situation to (somewhat) slow the rapid dra...
If you play tennis, even if you play horribly and only a few times a year (like we do), then you probably have a tube of old tennis balls in the trunk of your car. Test 'em out. They probably don't ha...
Shopping inside the confines of Etsy is like letting a 4 year old loose inside a candy store — with money! Handmade items are usually inexpensive and made with lots of love, so we tend to roam a...
Do you like our green tours, but wish you could see something in person? This weekend is your opportunity to see a ton of green homes: the ASES National Solar Tour is the world's largest grassroots...
Ever since we posted on schoolhouse inspired lighting, we've been noticing the style everywhere. However, unlike many trends, this one seems to have enough vintage weight and variations to keep...
The 100% Design London showcase, the UK's leading architecture and design event, has just concluded and sustainable designs were as pervasive as ever. Some of the finds from this year's event inclu...
Item: Win a High-Efficiency Toilet (retail value $525-$950)
Special Offer: Get up to $500 on each bathroom remodel project with Danze's Direct Rebate Program
Company: Danze, Inc
Description: D...
Recently, our home has been getting a preview of the Fall Cure—we've been paring down and organizing like there's no tomorrow. But we have loving family members who want to give us things we don't t...
Q: I'm working at an interior design company and we are cleaning out our carpet section and have many samples that we're getting rid of. Do you have any thoughts on where we might be able to donate ...
What do all of these brands and products have in common? Apparently, they're the greenest brands in America according to a recent survey. Do you agree? Check out the full list after the jump... ...
Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles in today's PM Scavenger......
Name: Joan Yokom and Johann Fitzgerald
Location: The Mission, San Francisco
Size: 660 square feet
Years lived in: 6 years
Joan Yokom and Johann Fitzgerald have garnered a lot of positive attention ...
Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds Chicago, Boston, and Washington, D.C in today's AM Scavenger......
When we think Pyrex, we think of the great vintage glass food containers that our grandma used and that we now feverishly hunt for at the thrift store. We don't usually think of spatulas, whisks, and ...
This is a discussion board for all those participating in the Green Cure.
Please comment below and feel free to include links to pics or sites where you are documenting your Green Cure. Also, do...
We've seen quite a bit of AphroChic on Apartment Therapy; we were lucky enough to take an amazing glimpse inside her home. So it's really no surprise that she is now proud to introduce her new eco-...
The term "gourd vase" often refers to any vase with a shape influenced by the vegetable. But here, we're looking at literal gourds made into vases, just in time for autumn...
...
We always forget what a nice, industrial look tin cans have when they're stripped of their labels. Before tossing them into the recycling bin, think about repurposing a few of them for a projec...
The beautiful "Moss House" is a private residence in the Ebisu area of Tokyo, Japan. Created by Nendo Studio, the designers used dried moss to cover the interior walls with vine-like patterns. ...
This isn't the first time we've seen a sink/toilet combo greywater system. However, it is the first time we've seen one this sleek and one with a sink we'd actually like to use....
A friend of ours we hadn't seen in a long time stopped by our house the other day and sang the "what-am-I-going-to-do-with-my-house-I-don't-know-where-to-begin" blues. Here's what we told them...
&bu...
What you’re looking at is a sun drawing — an image of colored light that changes throughout the seasons, with the sun and clouds. Using a “sun drawing” instrument designed by artist...
The shoelace rug was created by Nate Silverstein and Andrea Paustenbaugh. It "moves beneath your feat, creating an ever-changing sculpture that's surprisingly comfortable and engaging." The sma...
Fall is upon us! Where I live, the days are already shorter, and it is certainly getting colder! Before it gets too cold (or dark) make sure your home is ready for energy efficiency and safety. We ...
We came across this house on Anemone, and thought we needed to share! Simple and un-flashy, the owners moved out into the New Zealand woods to build their house with recycled lumber, windows a...
When we saw this felted wool cactus in a tiny pot, you could've knocked us over with a feather. What a perfect piece of kitsch for any space. On a stack of books on the coffee table? On a bedst...
Q: My husband and I recently purchased a 1960's era ranch style home in the Bay Area. We would like to spruce up our bathroom while a) not spending a lot of money, and b) trying to be as green as we c...
Whether you live in Los Angeles, dream of living in Los Angeles or just plan to visit any time soon, Your Daily Thread is one of the resources you're going to want to know about. And now, they've l...
Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds New York and San Francisco in today's PM Scavenger......
We just love the gorgeous fabrics from Austin company Mod Green Pod. Made with fun colors, pretty patterns and 100% certified organic cotton, we can't wait to see projects made with their new line o...
Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds Chicago, Boston, and Washington, D.C in today's AM Scavenger......
In case you haven't already heard the green news, we wanted to let you know that Blu Homes has purchased all of the assets of mkDesigns. This is good for anyone who ever dreamed of living in an mkLo...
Sometimes just seeing things in writing can make a big difference. If you're tired of nagging, "Turn off the light in the other room," Ecominders are a simple way to leave little reminders for your f...
The show-me shower system uses a LED display system to notify you how much water you use during your time in the shower. One LED is lightened up for every five liters of water consumed. Would you want...
If there's one thing we're good at here in Boston it is stalling out major building projects. Have you seen the cavernous Filene's hole in the ground in Downtown Crossing? The Globe asked local...
We certainly get our kicks from eclectic, vintage-y homes with lots of color and texture, but we're equally drawn to clean and minimalist interiors — homes that feel like a breath of fres...
As much as I hate to admit it, fall is here. It's still warm in the Bay Area, but yesterday I felt that hint of crispness in the air. When the weather starts to turn cool, it's a good time to get yo...
So much of what we post about is what we would like to have in our own home. This wonderful idea of a community bookcase made us think of ways how to share with our community more than we already do. ...
Actually it’s the last part because the bench is done. Once we nailed down the design it only took a few weeks to complete, it’s sitting in our landing strip and we love it!...
There's nothing quite like taking a peak peek into someone's home and getting inspired: the unique decor ideas, the personal touches, the green initiatives they've made to ensure their house is...
Have you ever heard of an energy retrofit that just sounded too good to be true, like insulating paint or passive fresh air inlets? This list has some obvious picks, but a couple on here might just ...
Re-Nest is starting a new feature called The Handmade Home. Send us an email if you're interested in submitting yourself for a spotlight feature, or if you have a great recommendation.
We stumbled ...
We tried yoga a while back, but the experience left us, well, not relaxed. Needless to say, that hardly-used yoga mat went straight to Goodwill. But now we're ready to give it another chance, after he...
Q: I've seen henna tattoos, and it seems as though henna would be a great alternative to regular fabric dyes or for printing on fabric, such as wall hangings, curtains, quilts and things that don't ge...
Last night we found ourselves in the grocery store at midnight with a friend picking out food for her dog. She passed over the regular stuff and went straight for the organic. Seems like Olive was...
Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles in today's PM Scavenger......
I had to share this amazing fireplace facade — it's part of a home renovation in Sag Harbor, New York by Jendretzki Design and Planning Consultant. The update to the existing home include...
Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds Chicago, Boston, and Washington, D.C in today's AM Scavenger......
I've never been much of a shopper. I'd argue that I'm not cheap (I like to occasionally pick up the tab at dinner with friends; I buy organics; I like to travel), but I've never been big on hitting ...
With our temperate climate the phrase "winter garden" is less of an oxymoron in southern California than in might be in other places. This week's Los Angeles Times Home & Garden section takes a loo...
We love the ornate and eco-friendly design of this handmade pillow, and think it would provide a graphic and textural touch in any modern space......
Perhaps it's the brisk onset of fall, or because we're always trying to find a way to bring the outdoors inside, or maybe we're just resigning ourselves to the fact that our husband will never ...
Once a month (or so) we go through our closets and drawers and pull out the stuff we've stopped wearing. We fill a bag and take it to the local thrift store. Often, the clothes in those bags have bare...
There is always a basket kicking around in my living room with a knitting project in it. Sometimes I'm working on it nearly everyday and then there are stretches where I'm too busy (or too distracted)...
Until we come up with a viable alternative to toilet paper, our only options are recycled versus the fluffy white. Here’s our question: Why are people still using the “regular” stuff at all?...
Philips — the large Dutch electronics manufacturer — announced last week that it submitted the first entry for the L Prize, a contest run by the Department of Energy that plans to award ...
This portable, clean burning, installation free stove is one of a kind. Designed to be used like an electric area heater, it burns ethanol, a clean burning and stable fuel source......
After biking to work on humid summer days, the last thing we wanted was a hot cup of coffee. But like most folks, we needed something to get us going in the morning. Making ice coffee the usual way ...
Our bathroom cabinet is almost as green as it can be, between the recycled TP and natural fiber washcloths, chemical-free cleaners, and all-natural shampoo. There's one thing, though, that could be ev...
I would like to know if there is a way to "melt" some leftover bar soap into a liquid hand wash instead of simply throwing it away?
Sent by Jacqueline...
What if there was a city that was completely run on solar — where there were no cars, but instead a few thousand specially designed solar-powered vehicles to transport its citizens? What...
Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles in today's PM Scavenger......
I'm happy to report that my household is almost completely paper towel-free! I keep a roll tucked in the back of a cupboard for those rare, really awful situations, a roll which (luckily) I haven't ...
Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds Chicago, Boston, and Washington, D.C in today's AM Scavenger......
We'll admit it: We tend to give front lawns a pretty hard time on this site. However, we do recognize that, in certain situations, turf is needed. It's tough to play tag on asphalt; it's no fun to div...
Chilly season is approaching fast and we're looking for cheap creative ways to organize the influx of outerwear in our home. Here are some favorite ideas......
This are my LAST Shaker pics for awhile, I promise. Here's another great idea, however. In the Shaker kitchen (on the ground floor of the house), they used pieces of stone and marble to create a b...
Gardeners relate to our planet more intimately than most, with their hands in the dirt and their eyes on the weather. So who better to speak to environmental concerns like climate change? The L...
© 2009 Apartment Therapy
