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Pixelated Art, Chairloom, Matthew Haly, A Green Kitchen Remodel, & The Worst of Etsy
Hot Posts for 10.10.09

Here's what Re-Nest readers were into this week: • Pixelated Artwork Made From Paint Chips • Molly Worth of Chairloom: Reuse and Reinvent • An Upholstering Primer: Part 1 of 4 &mdash...

Green Style: Succulent Living Wall by Mosstika

Hungary native Edina Tokodi (a.k.a Mosstika) lives in Brooklyn and does green graffiti installations, using moss as her primary material. Her use of wildlife in urban environments encourages pe...

Leftovers Rug by Koko Architecture + Design

Interior Design magazine has opened the online voting for their Best of the Year 2009 Awards. There are 50 categories and a lot of amazing things to look at. One piece that really stood out to us was ...

Bulletin Boards: Funky, Fancy and DIY

Our desk is in the same room as our dining table, so it's important that our work space be classy and organized. Currently, we're fixated on organizing with classy bulletin boards. If you have a simil...

5 Non-Toxic and Natural Ways to Control Odor

It happens to everyone: sometimes there’s an unfortunate odor in your house – maybe it’s coming from your garbage can, something that burnt in the kitchen, the bathroom or the litter box. Our ...

Hot or Not? Tour Table by Gae Aulenti

We've posted before on furniture made out of bike parts, and here's another one to add to the list. The Tour Table was designed by Italian architect and designer Gae Aulenti for FontanaArte, and it ...

Chill Designs: He Makes Wine. She Recycles The Barrels.

Ron Calvert makes wine in his home winery, located in the Sierra Foothills of Northern California. His wife Candace, meanwhile, decided to recycle the barrels Ron uses for wine making (that have a l...

How To: Make a House Rabbit Littergarden
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Title: House Rabbit Littergarden Name: Sooki Time: 1 Day Cost: $3.50 on herbs, everything else was reused. All the way from Australia! Much more attractive than the usual fare and lookin...

Events: AIA Austin Tour of Homes
10.10.09 - 10.11.09

This weekend, 14 of Austin's most stunning homes will be on display for the (paying) public as part of the American Institute of Architects Austin Homes Tour. Not only do these homes inspire decor; ...

Beer Bottle Creative Reuse?
Good Question

I live in the Virgin Islands and for some reason we don't recycle glass. I used to work at a bar and got angry at how much glass we threw out daily. Also my boyfriend and his friends always have my ap...

Inspiration: Squint Limited's Colorful Patchwork Furniture

We've blogged Squint's Patchwork furniture before on AT:NY where its unique designs cover our favorite Egg Chair, and the contrast between modern lines and traditional crafting converge to crea...

PM Scavenger
New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles

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......

Sneak Peek, Part II: The CharityWorks GreenHouse
McLean, Virginia

Not that you should need any more convincing to go check out the CharityWorks GreenHouse this weekend, but we couldn't resist sharing a few more highlights from this impressive carbon neutral s...

AM Scavenger
Chicago, Boston, and Washington D.C.

Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds Chicago, Boston, and Washington, D.C in today's AM Scavenger......

Look! Homemade Backyard Chicken Coop

We're not handy enough to ever harbor hopes of building a chicken coop this adorable ... not in our wildest dreams. But that doesn't mean we can't appreciate Beth and Craig's amazing homemade coop. Di...

Etsy Find: Branch Building Blocks

Oh, my. We love blocks of all varieties, but we may have an extra-special nook in our hearts for these little beauties. Made from salvaged maple and mulberry branches, these blocks have a fabulous tac...

Taiwan Crematorium Uses Heat From Dead Bodies to Cool Living Ones

OK, while we hope none of you are cremating remains as part of a home business venture, the energy plan designed by the Taipei Second Funeral Parlor in Taiwan is something that might be able to be ...

31 Ways to Celebrate Fair Trade Month

Happy Fair Trade Month! Whether you're an avid supporter of Fair Trade or are curious to know what it all means, there's a new Web site offering daily doses of food talk, impact stories, events, and g...

Green Style: An Artful Farmhouse In the Catskills
The New York Times

Sean Scherer, a painter, bought this 1840's Cape-style farmhouse on 90 acres in the Catskills in 2002. The beauty of the surrounding farmland kindled a passion in Mr. Scherer for the rustic hu...

Cool News: Recycling Cell Phones Just Got Easier

If you're participating in our Green Cure next week, you'll probably be spending a lot of time cleaning out drawers and getting organized. Whenever we clean out drawers, we're always haunted by a ha...

Five Ways to Eat Drink: Green Tea

Green tea is famous for its antioxidant properties and purported health benefits. For thousands of years it's been believed to cure everything from cancer to headaches. We like a good cup of hot, frag...

Fancy P(l)ants: Domsai Terrariums by Matteo Cibic

Disguised as astronauts, these plants come in hand-cast porcelain and mouth-blown glass from Italy — making these one-of-a-kind cacti fancy p(l)ants indeed…...

The Fixers' Collective: If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It!

The Fixers' Collective in the Proteus Gowanus gallery in Brooklyn is an art project turned community group that, well, fixes things. The collective began as part of a yearlong exhibition called “M...

Is it Green? CB2 Cement Coffee Table

Concrete is one of those materials that is associated with green building (countertops, home construction, etc.), but it does take a large amount of energy to produce. However, its durability makes ...

An Upholstering Primer: Part 1 of 4 — Consider Your Furniture
Guest Post from Matthew Haly of The Furniture Joint

Having something upholstered or custom-made is a complex endeavor — and for most people it is a world that is unknown. Taking your sofa in to be reupholstered is similar to taking your car to...

Simple (Maybe Radical) Green: Ditch the Running Shoes

When cool air hits, we seem to rediscover running. What better way to get outside and appreciate nature, while getting fit at the same time? We're not installing a bike that will power our blender any...

A DIY Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe?
Good Question

Q: I recently decided to become a "green cleaner" and have started creating my own cleaning solutions from baking soda, white vinegar, etc. I have found DIY recipes for almost every cleaning need, but...

Green Living By Design
Point Click Home

Green Living By Design: The Practical Guide for Eco-Friendly Remodeling and Decorating, a book by the editors of Point Click Home and spearheaded by contributing editor Jean Nayar, aims to unra...

PM Scavenger
New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles

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......

Regretsy: The Worst of Etsy

Practically everyone knows about Etsy, the marketplace of numerous wonderful handcrafted creations sold by the designers, artists and artisans themselves. (And we all have our favorite Etsy sto...

AM Scavenger
Chicago, Boston, and Washington D.C.

Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds Chicago, Boston, and Washington, D.C in today's AM Scavenger......

How To: Make Your Own Draft Dodger

It's starting to get chilly. (We actually wore socks to bed last night.) So that means that we're going to have to turn the heat on soon. And when we turn the heat on, we like to keep as much of it ...

The Way Milk Should Be: A Visit to Snowville Creamery
Farm Tour

We seem to spend a lot of time bemoaning the state of food in America. There's so much that isn't the way it ought to be that sometimes we forget to celebrate and appreciate places that are producing ...

Small Space Solutions from a Tiny Prefab Cabin
CERSAIE in Bologna, Italy

Last week at Cersaie, we were intrigued by the projects on view at "Green Street," an exhibition that highlighted the way landscapers and architects are (or in some cases aren't) addressing sus...

RAD'S Cool and Clever Furniture Designs

Last week we mentioned local Austin furniture company Ryan Anderson Design in the post about Aviary's new in-store wine bar. Sleek and with a sense of humor, RAD's furniture pieces are a state...

Green Style: An Autumn Bed

If you're into seasonal decor, this will really float your boat. It's definitely cozy and autumnal without being too cheesy......

Brad Pitt's Floating House Unveiled

Brad Pitt's Make it Right Foundation recently unveiled another one of its houses in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward. This one was built specifically to withstand Katrina-type weather. In other words: It...

Inspiration: Working at the Window

Even those whose work is not so poetic as to involve the contemplation of nature still deserve a desk with a view. To be able to sit in the natural light while working, or to take a break every so oft...

EnviroMODE: Recycled Porcelain Countertops by EnviroGLAS

A couple of years ago we were really happy to see the launch of several recycled glass countertops such as IceStone and BottleStone, but now recycled glass countertops have become so common tha...

Etsy Find: Upcycled Suit Jacket Alphabet Pillows

These alphabet pillows made from old suit jackets are totally hitting a sweet spot for us. We love the warmth and geek chic of tweed and herringbone, and admit to having a thing for Letter deco...

LiveRoof Modular Green Roof System

LiveRoof, as seen at this year's West Coast Green, is the first invisible modular green roof system. We're thinking this product would be great for not only homes, but that garden shed you have plan...

How To: Make Your Own No-Sew Cloth Napkins
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Awhile back we promised a post on how to make your own cloth napkins (even if you have zero sewing skills). Well, here it is! These beauties take a little cutting, ironing, minor sewing, and voila! ...

The Dirt on Compost Made from Treated Sewage

Last weekend, tens of thousands of music-lovers descended on Austin, TX, to take part in the Austin City Limits Music Festival. The ACL Fest "went green" this year, and not just in an eco-wise way. Th...

What To Do With Old Plastic Food Containers?
Good Question

Q: I recently switched all of my food storage from plastic to a combination of glass and stainless steel. What should I do with all of my old plastic containers? I have repurposed several for crafts...

Gazelle: Recycle Your Electronics For Cash

When it comes to old electronics, the usual options are: donate it (great idea but we paid a lot of money for this); recycle it (it's only a few years old, and we'd like to get some money for it); ...

PM Scavenger
New York and San Francisco

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......

The Fall 2009 Green Cure: Join Us Next Week!
Week Zero

Last Spring sara.cali from our Flickr Pool showed off some lovely flowers, and a four legged friend! • Cure Clock: 5 days till start! • Assignment: Buy or borrow the book! and read to pg. 5...

Sneak Peek, Part I: The CharityWorks GreenHouse
McLean, Virginia

For all of you quick to equate "showhouse" with "ho-hum," take heart! Today we skipped over the river to the much-anticipated preview of the CharityWorks GreenHouse where we swooned over the wor...

AM Scavenger
Chicago, Boston, and Washington D.C.

Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds Chicago, Boston, and Washington, D.C in today's AM Scavenger......

Book Shelves by Jim Rosenau

Jim Rosenau's thematic book shelves make us smile. We want this one in the kitchen. We're not exactly sure what we'd put on it ... maybe a cookbook or two?...

Natural Color in Design

"An idea that comes from the widely accepted view that the colors of nature are, in the main, beautiful, harmonious, and satisfying is that the use of only the natural colors of materials will ...

Home Office in a Shed by BillyOh

This standard-looking shed is only about 9 x 7 feet, but it's large enough to house a desk with double screens, a generously sized cabinet, and a task chair—everything you need for a function...

Green Ideas: Top Ten Ways to Green Your Halloween

Has anyone noticed how Halloween seems to have gotten bigger and bigger lately? There are entire stores dedicated to Halloween decorations. You can consume less and still have a happy Halloween! He...

Green Style: Restored Compact Loft

We had to post this just for the wooden bucket shower, inspired by Japanese design, which we thought looked amazing. But the rest of this compact loft is definitely worth taking a gander at. A...

13 Green Plants That Love Gray Water
Los Angeles Times

Did you know that some low-water plants survive better when irrigated by reclaimed water than others? It's true. So, if you're planning to rig a gray water system for your garden, you might want to pl...

The Yarn Ball On Display

The handmade movement has given birth not only to a plethora of handicrafts, but also to a host of creative reinterpretations of how to use crafting supplies. While I haven't had much luck in the knit...

Etsy Find: Upcycled Vintage Plates by Le Petit Boutique

We love these bright and clever upcycled plates – used to eat from or purely for display they’re an unique way to insert a pop of color into your home…...

Repeat: The Lovechild of Bookhou and Bespoke Uprising
The Handmade Home

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. Two incredib...

Seed Orbs by Richard Solomon

Artist and environmentalist Richard Solomon (locally known in New Mexico as the Seed Shaman) has been turning seeds and plants in to works of art for years. His newest creation is the seed orb: glas...

Birdhouse by Emilie Cazin: Give 'Em A Place To Perch

Just because you live in an apartment and don't have a garden doesn't mean you have to shun the birds. This birdhouse designed by Emilie Cazin clamps on to a balcony or window, juts out into t...

How To: Make a Hanging Succulent Garden

Here at Re-Nest, we love hanging and vertical gardens, both on a small and large scale. And we've mentioned before how much of a visual impact a large collection of succulents can have in a space. W...

What Are Some Non-Cooking Uses For Bacon Grease?
Good Question

Q: Before my dog Lulu passed away, we fried up some bacon for the lass and kept the bacon grease. I'm vegetarian, so now that she's gone I have this can of grease, which I can't cook with. Are there n...

Simple Green: Use It One More Day, One More Time

We had this crazy great aunt. (Everyone seems to have at least one crazy relative in their family.) She had many quirks that we'd make fun of, but there was one that we thought was particularly hil...

PM Scavenger
New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles

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......

Ricardo Bofill's Cement Factory Home
LoftLife

We received this impressive peek inside architect Ricardo Bofill's Barcelona home and office via LoftLife — it's an abandoned cement factory that Bofill found in 1973 and has adapted to h...

AM Scavenger
Chicago, Boston, and Washington D.C.

Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds Chicago, Boston, and Washington, D.C in today's AM Scavenger......

A Sweet Green Kitchen Remodel

There's nothing more disheartening than looking at an over-the-top green remodel. All we can ever think about is how we'll never be able to afford anything like it .... ever. So a tasteful, small-scal...

Bringing the Outside In: Decorating With Branches

With autumn officially here, the trees will soon be shedding their leaves and sparse empty branches will prevail. Gather them as they fall and decorate! I've gathered a few images for inspirati...

Vintage Furniture Becomes a Bar

Now that the days are getting a little cooler, we're looking forward to entertaining at home and warming up our guests with a nicely stocked bar. Instead of buying a brand new liquor cabinet, w...

Five Ways to Eat: Quinoa

Quinoa is one of our favorite quick-cooking whole grains. It's nutty and fresh, and it has a fine, fluffy texture very similar to couscous. It's wonderful in so many recipes, and it's packed full of p...

Green Style: Outstanding In The Field

We always catch our breath a little when we see images of Outstanding in the Field, the roving culinary adventure that aims to "re-connect diners to the land and the origins of their food, and to ho...

Stak Blocks at West Coast Green

Because we were out of town, we missed West Coast Green this year. Huge bummer, as we've gone to the last two and they were fantastic. Lucky for us, Jetson Green is blogging some of the clever new pro...

Illuminated LED Ornaments

Before you panic, we're not suggesting that you start thinking about the December holidays in October. But we are suggesting that these outdoor holiday ornaments could be fun indoors, year-round. &bu...

7 Food Certifications, Explained
Treehugger

We try to eat well, but with the increasing number of “healthy,” “organic,” or “all natural” food labels, it can get a bit confusing on what’s important or even legitimate. Luckil...

Molly Worth of Chairloom: Reuse and Reinvent
Re-Nest Interview

We've said it before: reupholstering furniture is a very green practice. Molly Worth of Chairloom is a 3rd-generation reupholsterer based out of Philadelphia. We first met her at the Brooklyn...

Perfect Flush by Brondell

The Perfect Flush turns any standard toilet into a push-button dual-flush toilet. It installs in just 30 minutes and, according to the manufacturer, can reduce a toilet's overall water use by up to ...

Moss Bathmat Feels Good, Looks Great
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We've always loved moss, so when we saw this bathmat made primarily from moss (that gets watered when you step out of the shower), we had to learn more......

Outdoor Recycling: Storage Solutions

For a couple of years in college, we rented a house and loved the curbside recycling, but were often put off by the unsightly trash can and recycling bins that we had to hide behind a hedge on the sid...

A Good SLS-free and Gentle Brand of Shampoo?
Good Question

Q: I recently decided to get away from using sodium lauryl sulfate-containing shampoo and conditioner. I have very fine, oily hair, so going the hardcore "no 'poo'" route is not going to work for me....

Art Made from Recycled Farm Machinery

We were delighted to find this playful and eco-friendly take on the ubiquitous deer head wall art. Made from recycled farm equipment parts by a former organic dairy farmer, these metal pieces would...

PM Scavenger
New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles

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......

An Environmentally-Friendly Update to Acoustic Insulation

When it comes to acoustic-friendly insulation, sound quality tends to overpower eco-friendliness. In the last year or so though, companies have been coming out with alternatives to formaldehyde and p...

AM Scavenger
Chicago, Boston, and Washington D.C.

Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds Chicago, Boston, and Washington, D.C in today's AM Scavenger......

The Airstream Next Door
Dwell

As soon as I saw this picture over on Dwell magazine's homepage, I thought, "I know that airstream." I know it, because it's our neighbor! We've been curious about Andreas Stavropoulos' airstream for ...

How To: Get it Sold on Craigslist

How many times have you clicked on a Craigslist ad to see an item and seen this instead? "Camera broken, promise good quality?" Maybe you should send that person these Craigslist Rules to get it sol...

Urban Tree Forge at the G-20 Summit

Remember our friend Jason's project with Urban Tree Forge? Well, they've been busy again. This time for the G-20 economic summit at the Phipps Conservatory. Urban Tree Forge was asked to create...

A Green and Efficient Way of Raking Leaves

One of the most annoying tasks in gardening is raking the leaves. We can't count the number of hours that we've spent raking up leaves. What's even more annoying is that when there are more leaves tha...