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Posts By Rebecca Orlov

Consider New Uses For Old Furniture

091609_table01.jpgBeing thoughtful about what items you have in a smaller space is important. As you start editing, consider taking the things you don't use or want anymore and try to find a new use for them before throwing or donating it away. We spotted...

A Tiny House Interior Idea

070809_tinyhouse01.jpgWe spotted this sweet and inspiring story over at A Tiny House Blog and wanted to share it with you. April and Keith had some unexpected life changes in 2008 but took a positive perspective and decided to make their distant future happen in the present by building a small family home to enjoy. With help from family and friends, their tiny house materialized and they incorporated a clever small space idea right inside. See what it is after the jump...

Green Inspiration: A Wood Panel Wall

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We love checking out talented green designer Kelly Van Patter's store in Silverlake, Kelly Green Design. Full of eco-friendly accents and home decor, the store also offers a ton of home design inspiration by way of their neat visual displays. We love the....

Color Overhaul By Green Designer Danny Seo

200906-omag-kerry-washington-102-350x263.jpgWe are definitely fans of Danny Seo's inspiring design style that encompasses form and function. When we spotted his green makeover of actress Kerry Washington's West Hollywood pad in this months O Magazine, we fell in love with...

4 Ways To Save A Few Bucks At Home

022409_home01.jpgDuring this tough economic time, we're all looking for ways to be resourceful at home in both form and in function. Aside from taking steps to save in the furniture and decor arenas (i.e. shopping at flea markets, consignment shops and craigslist), take a moment and think about ways to help your home, itself, save some money. Check out a few ideas after the jump...