Although it isn’t a strict policy, I try not to feature Etsy sellers more than once. I’m glad I’m not strict about it, because if I was, I couldn’t show you this little gem…
Crafted in New Orleans by Matthew Holdren – whose gorgeous beds I featured back in May – the Kerlerec Desk is a pitch perfect piece of salvaged wood furniture.
Shhhh…
Hear that?
You don’t?
Perfect!
Milano Wall
That sound you don’t hear is Zephyr’s new Next Generation Europa line of range hoods.
Napoli Island
The reason you hear hardly a thing isn’t because the hood is so loud it drowns out your smoke alarm when you set the bacon on fire (come on, it’s happened to all of us, right?). No, it’s because these range hoods are equipped with Zephyr’s DCBL™ Suppression technology.
What’s that you ask? Well, let’s take a look under the hood, shall we?
Thought I would give you a peak at the LEED Home Tour I participated in last Saturday.
This is the first tour for the Newport Beach Green Home.
As you can see, this project is still in the early stages of construction.
Man, have you ever seen more beautiful framing? Seriously, this stuff is a work of art. Almost a shame to cover it up with drywall. Of course, if we didn’t, I sorta wouldn’t have a job, would I?
Lots of people showed up. Read the rest of this entry
If you are in the SoCal area in November, you couldn’t find a better thing to do than go see The Dunnage Show at Inheritance. A collaboration of all the members of L.A. Box Collective, the exhibit will showcase what happened to 12 tons of dunnage – headed to the landfill – when this creative group of master woodworkers got hold of it. Expect amazing pieces of furniture and accessories, if their previous work is anything to go by!
Place: Inheritance – 8055 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048-4517 ph (323) 658-6756
Date: Opening reception November 3rd, 2011 from 7-10PM
RSVP: BoxCoEvents@gmail.com
Does anything feel as luxurious as a warm towel on a cold autumn morning? Mmmmm…. Cozy!
With the Thermique Heated Glass Towel Warmer, you can have have that wonderful warm fuzzy towel without sacrificing style, or the environment. Read the rest of this entry
If you are in the Southern California area this Saturday, stop by and say “Hi!”.
Here is the information:
Guided Tour and Open House
Saturday, October 22nd, from 10am to 12pm
Tour a LEED for Homes registered custom home in Newport Beach while it’s still under construction with exposed studs. Builder John Steed of Maverick Home Builders, Project Manager Laura Sanders of Jeannette Architects in Long Beach, Interior Designer Rachel Hulan of Path Design, Consultant Evan Little of Permaculture Properties and other design team members as well as USGBC-OC volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and lead two scheduled tours through this cutting edge home. Targeted certification level is Platinum. Targeted certification level is Platinum. Light refreshments will be served.
10:15am – 1st guided tour begins
11:15am – 2nd guided tour begins
Parking:
Street parking is limited. Try parking at Grant Howard Park off Heliotrope and 5th.
Cost:
$5 Students
$5 USGBC-OC Members
$15 Non-Members
Registration:
Tickets are limited, so make sure to reserve your spot early. Contact the USGBC-OC chapter at 714-832-3616 for more information or go to our website at www.usgbc-oc.org to register.
Thanks for visiting, and hope to see you there!
Rachel
For me, colder weather brings thoughts of cozy mornings by the fire, wool sweaters, and hot cups of tea.
This little stool fits into my daydream perfectly. Created by Etsy seller Hogenbirk Knitwear, this handmade stool, with its knitted wool cover is the epitome of simple, stylish Dutch design.
Sweet, no? Read the rest of this entry
In the world of green design, everybody brings something to the table. Some people arrive with a primary concern about chemicals and other pollutants in our homes and workplaces. Others are motivated by a love of the natural world and a desire to preserve it. Still others hope to find a spiritual and life changing aspect to sustainability, which is where the book “EcoChi: Designing the Human Experience” fits in.
Guided by changes in her own life, Debra Duneier has created a business – and now a book – around her idea of EcoChi, a marriage of sustainable design and Feng Shui principles. Starting with how she found herself in business as a Feng Shui consultant, and began integrating aspects of an eco-friendly lifestyle in her design, Duneier then takes us through a series of illustrative examples of clients and how she arrived at beneficial solutions to their design problems, using her trademarked EcoChi system. Chock full of information on things as varied as tips to make your hotel room feel more like home, and how to use EcoChi to improve your family and romantic relationships, this book attempts to illustrate the correlation between Feng Shui, sustainable living, and environmental psychology.
This slim, but information packed volume is the perfect fit for those looking to combine an interest in sustainable living with Feng Shui. Although this book does not contain images of the design work described, I’ve heard there will be a follow-up book, and I’m hoping that they will be included there. It would definitely be an added benefit to see a spacial representation of the solutions described in the text.
Since I am not a practitioner of Feng Shui, I can’t attest to the authenticity of the advice she gives, but she does make many good points about sustainable design that could prove useful. I’ve had several clients over the years that have been concerned with finding a balance between their desire for a “good flow of energy” in their homes, and the wish for environmentally friendly design. I wish I had had this book to loan them at the time.
Visit the EcoChi website to find out more about the book, including how to purchase either the hardcover version, or the eBook.
As a young(er) woman, I often thought of someday running off to France to live in an old chateau for a year or so. I’m not sure what I thought I would actually do once I was there – probably eat a lot of pain au chocolat – but I always dreamed of dancing around in a room amidst crumbling plaster and ancient wooden floors.
Ah, let the dancing commence! This lustrous oak herringbone parquet, which might have been reclaimed from a Parisian apartment, country dwelling, or even – be still my heart – a creaky old chateau, is now available in the U.S.!
Imported by Exquisite Surfaces, this antique French oak flooring is not only beautiful and steeped in history, it is also FSC certified!
I love the juxtaposition of centuries old oak boards with sleek, modern walls. Each element enhances the other so well, creating a harmonious whole, don’t you think?
We entered all the comments in the Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator number randomizer, and it chose… Shannon! Congratulations! You’re the winner of the $50 Lowe’s gift card giveaway!
By the way, I had so much fun reading about all the great projects you all wanted to get done that I’ve decided to run another giveaway soon, so stay tuned!
Thank for visiting!
Rachel
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