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Photographer Xavier Nuez ventures late at night to places you are warned not to go, drawn to document bleak urban spaces. However, his photographs transcend the gloom and uncover the sublime; while some photos display an aura of foreboding, many reveal an uncanny sense of calm seemingly at odds with reality. Nuez offers a [...]

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Spanish architect Julio Barreno Gutiérrez designed this boathouse just outside the small town of Zahara de la Sierra on the shore of the man-made lake, El Embalse de Zahara. The small structure serves as a boat storage facility and also houses changing rooms and restrooms for boaters, and is meant to be part [...]

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We’ve admired the high quality kitchen systems designed by Seattle-based Henrybuilt for many years. Henrybuilt offers an American alternative to the sleek European kitchen systems we drool over.
The latest expansion to the line–the Workspace Component Group–builds on their well conceived backsplash panel system adding smart functionality. The components are a set of sculpted functional [...]

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Section 1 of the High Line (from Gansevoort Street to 20th Street) opened today: Tuesday, June 9, 2009.
This fact is nearly a miracle when you consider not only the idea of turning an abandoned New York City elevated railway into a public park and all of the hurdles involved to make it possible, but [...]

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This landmark building in Oslo by Snøhetta (Kjetil Trædal Thorsen, Tarald Lundevall, Craig Dykers) is the
largest cultural centre built in Norway in 700 years. The competion brief stated that the operahouse should be monumental in it’s expression. Snøhetta’s interpretation of monumentality is a concept of togetherness, joint ownership, easy and open access for all [...]

Eco sustainable homes and sustainable urban architectural design are at the forefront of the Batimat show in Paris. The aptly named Be-Green Houses prove it really is easy being Green, and it can be done in total comfort and style. This pair of contemporary house plans incorporates all the essentials into a colorful, bright design. [...]

What started in 2005 as a hobby with a hand-drawn Christmas card sent out to friends and family members has proved too fun to not do as an enterprise.  Based in Minneapolis MN, D*P*S consistently proves to be a trendsetting design studio publishing the absolutely coolest blank greeting cards.
We begin with the always fun and [...]

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BERLIN – An ambitious project was unveiled in Germany on Wednesday to install mini gas-fired power plants in people’s basements and produce as much electricity as two nuclear reactors within a year.
The Hamburg-based renewable energy group Lichtblick and its automaker partner Volkswagen say the plants would produce not only heating and hot water [...]

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BERLIN – An ambitious project was unveiled in Germany on Wednesday to install mini gas-fired power plants in people’s basements and produce as much electricity as two nuclear reactors within a year.
The Hamburg-based renewable energy group Lichtblick and its automaker partner Volkswagen say the plants would produce not only heating and hot water [...]

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Just in time to stock up on staples for the summer, Stewart & Brown is offering an extra 25% off their sale tops and dresses with coupon “SALESALE”. The Organic Tie Cami, $17 from $62, has a pointelle knit that will add a feminine touch to skirts or shorts. For chillier days, [...]

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Once a year (at least), we all get a little carried away by the excitement of watching our favorite football teams duke it out, or by dance machine Justin Timberlake on stage, and we finish off a few too many beers (and hot wings). Not only are we left with a pounding headache but [...]

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I have six original Eames shell chairs which I picked up at a garage sale four years ago. Ever since (with much procrastination in between, of course) I have been trying to figure out how to restore the fiberglass which has lost its luster… and let me tell you, there is a lot of [...]

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It’s the weekend again and I think making this bench would be a great way to spend it.
Stan

1960’s Slat Bench Or Table Mid Century Modern Retro

US $79.00
5h [...]

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If I had the dough, I’d spend most of my time in the drape-y, muted, earth friendly offerings from Stella McCartney. But why daydream about unaffordable eco fashion when there are so many green options within reach?
Take this pretty pink dress from Loyale. The color may be called “rose” instead of “berry”, [...]

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It’s a new year. Why not snag a fresh pair of organic jeans in a sleek trouser cut and a creamy white wash from fresh company… the Gap? That’s right, the original home of the boring basic seems to be switching things up a bit. Fingers crossed that this is a [...]

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How adorable is this? Some entrepreneurial gals from Philadelphia got the rights to all the iconography from The All American Girls Professional Baseball League (you know, from that famous movie about their first women’s baseball team?) Happily, they chose to show off these vintage prints on organic tees with chemical free printing [...]

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So what if I have been hoarding Nimli a little. They’re just such a perfect find, you’ll want to keep them all to yourself — thier huge selection of Ecoskin finery, their ridiculously inexpensive handmade wraps, their thoughtful collection of gifts for any budget, and of course, their constant coupon codes (try [...]

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The world has certainly not remained static, even though this blog has. Our political future’s looking up, while our economy… not so much. The first time I caught a whiff of the financial crisis to come, I worried that the green fashion movement might start fading from popular view. After all, [...]

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Oh my! Woodsy wrapping paper, I absolutely adore.

♥ Baby Pink Birthday Gift Wrap Wrapping Paper 4 Sheets

US $4.57
2h 25m

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Jessica at How About Orange points us to J. Caroline’s tutorial for sewing a sturdy tote bag.

COACH(LIMITED EDITION)SNAKESKIN/PYTHON BOXY TOTE$750.00

US $399.00
2h 9m

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Take a wild guess to what this bag is made out of. . .click here to find out!

NEW Womens Handbags, Shoulder Clutch Messenger TOTE bag

US $37.90
1h [...]

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Saw these recycled leather belt floor tiles by Ting London over at Haute*Nature. Assuming the tiles can withstand traffic, they would make for a gorgeous and interesting floor! The tiles super expensive, though – running at $75 a square foot.

Black White Vinyl Floor tiles [...]

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Picasso: Architecture and Vertigo by Christopher Green

US $32.97
1d 14h 27m

Good Green Homes J [...]

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New-Zealand-based company Beauty Engineered Forever produces these cheeky environmentally friendly cleaning products. I like the fun copy headlines and the clear (squeaky clean) packaging.
To go to the Original Link, please click below.

Bleach The Best Instrumental/ Jam-set Groove 0897 CD

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I’m very excited – in about 10 days we will have a new refrigerator! Our criteria: (1) counter depth, (2) energy efficient (3) reasonably priced and (4) less than 34″ wide as that’s all the space we have! Models from the German companies Blomberg and Liebherr fit the criteria but the Blomberg [...]

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Perch! is a company based in Brooklyn whose products are all handmade and environmentally friendly, and available through 2Modern. They have the cutest bird feeders and lighting, and I am officially smitten. Take note that they have a variety of colour options for most of their products. I found a great branch on the [...]

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Chinese architect Li Xianggang’s latest project is a house made out of paper tubes, paper boxes, and adhesive tape. Awesome.
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Cardboard fishing rod tube for 6 1/2′ Ted Williams rod

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Eco-friendly throw pillows that will give your room natural pop and class (around $60.00):

BL – Blush
Modern Pillows for your modern home! All pillows are constructed with a hidden zipper for easy removal and cleaning!

FL – Flown
Modern Pillows for your modern home! All pillows are constructed with a hidden zipper for easy removal and cleaning!

SOAM-Soak in [...]

On a recent morning, a crane sank a 16-foot rotor into the waters of the East River and divers swam deep to bolt it to the bottom. By early evening, as the northerly current sped up, the rotor began to spin, a big thunk sounded in the control room, a green light went on, and [...]

Official Description: Delahey 6-Piece Sectional Set With Natural Cushions – $498!
Create a comfortable seating group outdoors with this six-piece sectional that tucks nicely and neatly into a corner. See other Delahey furniture and accessories to complete your outdoor room. All pieces in the collection are crafted from the same wood and finished with oil. Due [...]

This summer was the beginning of a major overhaul of the backyard.  Basically we have a huge chunk of land about 1/4 of an acre that is woods.  Not nice woods – just scrub oaks that started out as suckers that took over.  Most of the trees are either hollow, rotting or just weak looking.  [...]

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Forget what you thought you knew about architecture, because this house will blow your mind; the layout of the house, the views and the sheer architectural artistry and imagination which made it come to life.
The Wilkinson Residence, designed by architect Robert Harvey Oshatz, is a one of a kind piece of architectural art. Located [...]

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Check out this new refillable soap packaging by method. I was wondering when they were going to develop something like this. Too bad it looks like it is still made out of plastic?

Perlier ORGANIC Honey Shower Cream & Soap Bar

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I just came accross this company –
And I liked not only the design of their products, but also their philosophy:
a harmony between modern comforts and being a good global citizen. … cleaner, less cluttered and healthier ways to live. A
lifestyle that supports modern products that are designed well and business
practices grounded in responsibility.
And they [...]

$427 million. That’s what the oil and coal industries spent during the first half of 2008 on lobbying and advertising. They’re protecting their interests – and hurting ours.
This ad is running on TV right now, but we need millions more to see it. The special interests will outspend us, but we can compete head-to-head with [...]