Entry #1391, July 13, 2012 I have always been inspired by the west and southwestern colors of the United States. I grew up in Colorado and one of our family’s home in Mesa, Arizona sat in the middle of the painted desert. The gorgeous hues of the west of subtle browns and muted colors of…
Guest Blogger #590, Entry #1374, July 9, 2012 There is a false belief that an eco-friendly bathroom cannot possibly be beautiful or chic. Nothing is further from the truth. A plethora of green products on the market can be selected for your bathroom to make it one of the showplaces of your home. Today, these…
Guest Blogger #566, Entry #1281, June 13, 2012 Whether you have a large or small backyard, you can benefit from beautifying this space. A yard is an integral part of the home. A backyard design project gives you an opportunity to enjoy time outdoors while improving the comfort and beauty of your yard. The following design…
Entry #1191, May 19, 2012 Decorating your home with high quality furniture may take a toll on our environment. Significant amounts of trees are cut every day to accommodate the need for wood furniture. These trees take so many years to grow and will take the same duration for replacement. Good thing that modern furnishings…
Guest Blogger #508, Entry #1158, May 8, 2012 Many people have not been kind to Mother Nature and now she is fighting back. The temperatures are climbing, the glaciers are melting and the weather patterns are fluctuating. As the world’s population of 7 billion people generate tons of trash on a daily basis, space is…
Entry #1149, May 4, 2012 Earth Day is a celebratory day of Eco-consciousness for the young and old to find new ways to preserve and utilize the Earth’s resources in respectful and focus on conservation. While adults have their organizations, festivals, and even online “Acts of Green” – the children of the world are…
Guest Blogger #498, Entry #1145, May 3, 2012 Even if you don’t have a bit of earth to call your own, you can still enjoy gardening’s many pleasures. A single large container planted with herbs and vegetables on a sunny patio or balcony is all that’s needed to enjoy a delicious harvest. With the right…
Entry #1120, April 24, 2012 Recycling old socks can be a great way to make use of those one socks you find laying around. How many socks have you thrown away because you can’t find a match, they have a hole, or they just aren’t your style anymore? Take advantage of numerous green home ideas…
Guest Blogger #463, Entry #1089, April 12, 2012 Summer is the season to fire up the barbeque and get the most out of al fresco dining while you can! But before you get the sausages on the coals you have to think about the surroundings and if people would really want to visit your garden…
Entry #1078, April 10, 2012 There is no greater nod from nature to help you sell your house than supplying your outdoors with perfect spring weather to welcome beautiful curb appeal! Whether you are considering sprucing up the front patio with planters, or you have your eye on some long overdue repairs needed on the…
Guest Blogger #443, Entry #1060, March 30, 2012 For the environmentally-conscious homeowner who wants to remodel their bathroom but reduce the impact of their home on the environment – these two goals don’t have to be mutually exclusive. It’s entirely possible to choose green yet attractive options for remodeling your bathroom. Keeping that in mind,…
Entry #1042, March 26, 2012 Easter is only two weeks away and everyone is on the ‘hunt’ for fun Easter activities and crafts. Today, I pulled out one of my Martha Stewart favs from the archives. From the chocolate bunny to the weighted egg tablecloth holders, this post is a good one to share again! Image…