Apartment Therapy Re-Nest - posts by Grace Shu

Flying Solo: The Simplicity of Living Single

"This was a very typical time. I was single. All you needed was a cup of tea, a light, and your stereo, you know, and that's what I had," so says Steve Jobs pictured here at his home in 1982...

TEST LAB: Java-Log
Los Angeles

It was surprisingly chilly for LA during the Thanksgiving holiday, but we've been putting off turning on the heater. Instead, we picked up a box of Java-Logs while doing some last-minute grocery shopping before the turkey feast began. After all, the idea of having the first fire of the season with family and friends was irresistible. In the past, we've been getting wood from the local firewood yard, so we were cautious about these Java-Logs being able to live up to the real deal...

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In Style's Green Tips: Jessica Alba's Home

Reuse and recycle: "The craftsmanship is often better in older pieces," says Whitman. "For Jessica Alba's house we bought almost every piece used."

In Style magazine recently featured actress Jessica Alba's home which practices some eco-friendly tips thanks to interior decorator Kari Whitman. Check out a few of tips and photos after the jump...

posted originally from: AT:LA

The Neuton CE 5.2 Battery Powered Lawn Mower in the Test Lab

When it comes to routine lawn care, we usually have a gardener that comes around once every two weeks; however, we've been weighing the option of doing it all ourselves. So, when the fine folks at Neuton offered to lend us one of their battery powered lawn mowers to review, we jumped at the chance. Not only is it eco-friendly (no need to fill up on gas or oil), but it's surprisingly easy to assemble and even easier to use...

posted originally from: AT:LA

The Pink Project, curated by Brad Pitt

Do-gooder Brad Pitt unveiled The Pink Project yesterday on the Today show with a heartfelt plea: help build 150 homes in New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward. We've blogged about his Make it Right project earlier this fall, and we're excited to see that Pitt's residential vision for New Orleans is making moves forward. The Pink Project is an art installation of sorts: 150 frames are swathed in bright pink fabric, representing one house that will be built with the help of donations.

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Roped In: Gisele Lounge Chair

We don't usually pop into DWR for fear that the sweet, sweet sounds of Saarinen will magically swipe our credit cards to the limit, but when we saw the Gisele Lounge chair, we had to try it out. Designed by Aristeu Pires with the help of his newspaper, this chair is handcrafted in Brazil using sustainable hardwood and wrapped with natural cotton rope.