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Strategic Tree Planting = Energy Savings

Over the weekend, we finally got around to taking the Trees for a Green LA quiz with the idea we'd take up the city's offer for a few free trees to add to our garden. One of the notable benefits of pl...

Strategic Tree Planting = Energy Savings

Over the weekend, we finally got around to taking the Trees for a Green LA quiz with the idea we'd take up the city's offer for a few free trees to add to our garden. One of the notable benefits of pl...

Strategic Tree Planting = Energy Savings

Over the weekend, we finally got around to taking the Trees for a Green LA quiz with the idea we'd take up the city's offer for a few free trees to add to our garden. One of the notable benefits of pl...

Simple Green: When it's Yellow...

This one definitely falls under the category of too much information, but it's a green tip that we learned when we were growing up in drought-prone Southern California before the advent of low flow to...

Sage Houndstooth Rug

Bring a bit of traditionalist flair with an updated look of a houndstooth pattern rug. Available in 22" x 44", 2.8' x 4.8', 4.7" x 7.7", we think the cotton pile rug looks dashing and modern with a n...

Eric Garcetti's Green Echo Park Home

When people say all politicians are the same, we know they must not know Eric Garcetti. He's not only our City Council President, but also an extremely active participant online (you'll occasionally s...

Eric Garcetti's Green Echo Park Home

When people say all politicians are the same, we know they must not know Eric Garcetti. He's not only our City Council President, but also an extremely active participant online (you'll occasionally s...

Eric Garcetti's Green Echo Park Home

When people say all politicians are the same, we know they must not know Eric Garcetti. He's not only our City Council President, but also an extremely active participant online (you'll occasionally s...

Local and Organic: EKLA HOME Upholstery Collection

When people mention "local and organic", they're likely discussing the merits of eating consciously, in regards to both our own bodies and the environment. Applying that philosophy to home furnishings...

City of Los Angeles Compost Bin Sales

The good news: we just came back home with a heavily discounted Smith & Hawken Biostack Composter bin from the City of LA Bureau of Sanitation/Griffith Park Composting Education Facility. The bad news...

City of Los Angeles Compost Bin Sales

The good news: we just came back home with a heavily discounted Smith & Hawken Biostack Composter bin from the City of LA Bureau of Sanitation/Griffith Park Composting Education Facility. The bad news...

Dwell Contest: How Green Are You?

Are you committed to being green? Have you completed green or sustainable projects around the house? Then this is your chance to show off and have a shot at some great prizes. Dwell and the AIA are...

Dwell Contest: How Green Are You?

Are you committed to being green? Have you completed green or sustainable projects around the house? Then this is your chance to show off and have a shot at some great prizes. Dwell and the AIA are...

Isometric Chair at Dwell on Design

Bring some of the garden indoors with this bamboo chair made with 100% all natural, non-toxic and sustainable materials and manufactured locally....

Look! FLOR Color Scheme Inspiration

We've got an extended post of this boutique pet shop coming up, but we wanted to particularly point out the sophisticated modern looking FLOR area rug in faux mohair inside the downtown pet shop, Puss...

Chris Jordan Photography

What is this? Look closely. This isn't just an interesting abstract photo. ...

Chris Jordan Photography

What is this? Look closely. This isn't just an interesting abstract photo. ...

Dwell on Design: Tips for Sustainable Interiors

Have you signed up for your free pass to Dwell on Design yet? Not only will there be loads of design to check out, but there is a ton of focus on sustainable and green living. One of our very own sm...

Dwell on Design: Tips for Sustainable Interiors

Have you signed up for your free pass to Dwell on Design yet? Not only will there be loads of design to check out, but there is a ton of focus on sustainable and green living. One of our very own sm...

Dwell on Design: Tips for Sustainable Interiors

Have you signed up for your free pass to Dwell on Design yet? Not only will there be loads of design to check out, but there is a ton of focus on sustainable and green living. One of our very own sm...

Look! Krylon's Low VOC Spray Paint

With how much we love to use spray paint to easily transform vintage (or curbside) finds, we were secretly feeling a little guilty since spray paint isn't the most eco-friendly thing around. Well we...

Look! Krylon's Low VOC Spray Paint

With how much we love to use spray paint to easily transform vintage (or curbside) finds, we were secretly feeling a little guilty since spray paint isn't the most eco-friendly thing around. Well we...

Look! Krylon's Low VOC Spray Paint

With how much we love to use spray paint to easily transform vintage (or curbside) finds, we were secretly feeling a little guilty since spray paint isn't the most eco-friendly thing around. Well we...

Look! Krylon's Low VOC Spray Paint

With how much we love to use spray paint to easily transform vintage (or curbside) finds, we were secretly feeling a little guilty since spray paint isn't the most eco-friendly thing around. Well we...

9 Ways to Use Less Water in the Garden

Even the most drought tolerant garden still needs water. And as things heat up this summer (especially in the drier Southwestern states), it's important to give thirsty plants what they need with an ...

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