Seasonal Decor: White Branches
A thrifty but really elegant-looking decoration for winter is a grouping of white-painted branches. Birch or Aspen bark is probably the inspiration here, but white paint achieves a similar look if t...
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Five Other Uses for Tea Towels
studiopatró
Tuesday, we listed a bunch of different cotton tea towels for use in the kitchen. With so many great varieties of design, it would be easy to end up with a surplus, but thanks to their versatility, ...
Recyclable Bathroom Decor
Ty D.I.Y. Recyclable Shower Curtain
Unique artistry and sustainable, environmentally friendly design collide in the essential yet unglamorous world of shower curtains. You may think that creativity stops at the bathroom door but this s...
Etsy Finds: Cotton Tea Towels
Tea towels seem to be the kitchen towel du jour, but as Susie recently pointed out, not all towels are created equally when it comes to absorbency. Based on her advice, here's a roundup of 100% cott...
The Green X-Ray House
South San Francisco
A home remodel in and of itself is a daunting task, but tack on making the home green as well and it can quickly seem too overwhelming to bear. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be. The City of South ...
Engrave Your Book
Reusable Leather Moleskin Covers
If you are looking for a way to sneak more artful objects into your everyday life, check out these handsome Moleskin book covers by Engrave Your Book. Their artist series provides a vast array of cre...
Donna & Riley's Zero Energy Idea House
House Tour
Name: Zero Energy Idea House Homeowners: Donna and Riley Shirey Location: Bellevue, Washington Size: 1630 square feet Date completed: April, 2009 Meaningful design, sustainability, eco-conscious ar...
Packing & Moving: Low Impact Solution
A Very Green Idea From Frogbox
Moving is something we have all done and will most likely have to do again (and again, and again). Whether it's for our home or our company doesn't the hunt for the right cardboard box feel antiquate...
How To: Repurpose Photos & Make Pretty Paper Pads
I have lots of random photos and postcards that are tucked away, lying dormant in my home. I also happen to have plenty of miscellaneous paper that has yet to find a purpose. I can't wait to make one ...
A Green Solution to Those Pesky Moving Boxes
ZippGo
Moving is near the top of my "Things I Hate to Do" list right behind the arduous weekly trek to and from the laundromat. The excitement of a new abode is often subdued by the packing and unpacking, ...
Hemp
Material Obsessions
No wait! Don’t skip this post! When you think of the words “hemp” most of us picture hippies dressed in sloppy, burlap-looking clothing—there might be a hacky-sack involved. But using hemp a...
Agua Table by Domingos Tótora
While a glass top resting on an array of boulders may infuse a certain rustic sensibility into your decor, massive stones are probably not the most practical table base to have in your home (or carry...
The Upcycled Cluster Lamp, Part Deux
Domestic Construction's tea cup cluster lamp was a big hit last year across the blogosphere and among Etsy devotees. Now the design duo's come up with a new upcycled cluster lamp, this time using gorg...
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 guara...
House Tour: Joan and Johann's Mission Maisonette
Name: Joan Yokom and Johann Fitzgerald Location: The Mission, San Francisco Size: 660 square feet Years lived in: 6 years Joan Yokom and Johann Fitzgerald have garnered a lot of positive attention ...
Trends in Sustainable Design: The Late Show Gardens
Gardeners relate to our planet more intimately than most, with their hands in the dirt and their eyes on the weather. So who better to speak to environmental concerns like climate change? The Late Sho...
Garage Sale Hunting Inspiration
Early autumn garage sales are some of our favorites; wake up early, throw on a hoodie, grab some cash and coffee and foray into the unknown yards and garages of those who purge at the change of seas...
Recycled Garden Shed (and a Weekend DIY Shed Event!)
Sunset
We love the idea of the backyard shed as peaceful getaway, like Lisa's beautiful cottage in Port Orchard, Washington, built and decorated with recycled materials. If you're interested in building your...
Katy and Tighe's Cozy Island Cottage
House Tour
Names: Katy and Tighe Location: Vashon, Washington Size: 850 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, rented Back when Katy and Tighe were city dwellers, they lived a semi-country life. They built a gre...
The Parsons Dining Table, 10 Ways
Maybe you've noticed that the Parsons table, in the myriad incarnations of its simple, balanced form, is one of the most frequently advertised items in our Scavenger posts. The reason for the table's ...
A Complete Colorful Kitchen Renovation...On a Budget
Before & After
Names: Susannah and Jeff Location: Seattle Renovation Budget: $9,000 (and they came in under!) Susannah and Jeff used to live in Chicago and we were lucky enough to be able to feature their small Hy...
Look! Upcycled Hat Storage
Around our home, we tend to be hat fanatics. No matter how many organizational and storage ideas we look into, there doesn't seem to be anything truly ideal for storing them. While out antiquing t...
Two Gorgeous Literary Maps for Framing
The Literary City, by Ian Huebert for the San Francisco Chronicle As you've probably gathered, we're way into map décor around here. My favorite maps for framing tend to depict more than just physic...
High, Low, and DIY: Scarf Pillows
Still on a fashion-inspired kick after this weekend's viewing of The September Issue, we went looking for silk scarf pillows. Luxurious and feminine, pillows made from silk scarves give any room an in...
Extreme DIY: Radiant Floor Heating
We swoon at the thought of heated floors. Efficient, green, and oh-so-toasty, a floor heated from beneath with a radiant hot water system is perfect for San Francisco, where it's often colder inside t...
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