This may sound strange but I actually get  a sense of accomplishment from changing an empty roll of toilet paper. Often at a party or while a guest at a friend’s house I secretly hope the t.p. will run out while I’m in the bathroom so that I can replace it with a fresh roll. It makes me feel like I have done my anonymous good deed for the day. Unfortunately, I have to admit I don’t do much more than toss the empty roll in the trash bin (after I’ve given myself a pat …

Momtrepreneur is the latest buzzword defining a growing minority of talented women who’ve left the traditional workplace to have families and simultaneously start successful home-based businesses. Luckily for us many of them are using their entrepreneurial powers for good by starting eco-friendly businesses. 
Momtrepreneur Kira Solomon founded Baby LaRue, her eco-conscious baby boutique, after leaving a lucrative career in the fashion industry. With the birth of her baby daughter, Rowan (such a cute name by the way), fueling her passion for green products, Kira’s focus turned towards healthy and safe alternatives …

Have you ever been jealous of a colleague’s business card? Remember the classic scene in American Psycho when a business card with a watermark made Patrick Bateman enraged with jealousy? Well, a simple watermark has nothing on these amazing business cards that act as a house plant. That’s right, you can actually put a small plant in your business card! Jamie Wieck’s business cards have a small pocket in which you can grow a miniature house plant, alfalfa or watercress. These cards can also be put in water or …

If you’re like me, sometimes you suffer from the recycled blah’s. There are so many crafty products out there made from the same recycled items that over time it can get a bit boring.
This fantastic light fixture is just what I needed to pull me out of the rut. There is something very pure and lighthearted about the design. Composed of an old metal coffee filter and a jam jar, designer Angele Riguidel thoughtfully reproduced these items into a working light fixture perfect for a kitchen. With light as her inspiration, …

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I’m feeling nostalgic these days as my husband and I prepare to leave San Francisco after what has been the best 12 years of my life.  We are moving to Utah for an exciting job opportunity. From what I’ve heard mountain living has its rewards, especially in a state with some of the finest powder skiing.  I am really looking forward to our adventure in the Wild West, but I’ll be leaving California with an ache in my heart.
I’ve been perusing the internet recently looking for a special gift that a certain someone, who …

We are big believers in hang drying our clothes as an easy way to save energy after washing. Sadly, the image of your grandmother’s bloomers blowing in the breeze is what most people think about when they think of line drying their clothes.
The clever design minds behind Casamania by Frezza, an Italian furniture brand, have come up with a contemporary twist on the old clotheshorse with these snazzy tree-like structures.  Made from lightweight plastic with a painted metal base, they are water and sunlight resistant. Available in ivory, blue, yellow, …

A search on Craigslist today turned up over 300 bicycles for sale. This included parts with names like the fork, rockshox, spider and, my personal favorite, a Huffy hot rod frame. I have many a bike fanatic friend (I live in San Francisco) who would know exactly how these parts could be used to build the ultimate bike, but what about using these parts to build furniture?< Andy Gregg, the founder of Bike Furniture Design, has created a line of tables and chairs both spider-like and modern. Uniting his love for design …