Dawn Pickering, founder of San Francisco-based Pickering International, Inc. opened the doors of her fabric import and w…
Month: June 2009
ReForm School Breaks the Rules to Create a New Class of Cool, Green Design
Okay, when I threaten to send my daughters to reform school, this is not at all what I’m talking about. This fanci…
Recreating the American West
Anyone who grew up on Westerns and novels such as Little House on the Prairie and My Antonia would be hard-pressed to re…
Fish Farming in the Backyard
In this new era of DIY, everyone’s got a backyard garden or a few pots of tomatoes or a balcony herb box. Backyard…
GUCCI Goes for the Green
Yes, you read that correctly. Following suit with other fashion icons, the luxury brand Gucci has made a first step forw…
Nature Rocks Campaign Urges Families to Get Outdoors This Summer
Back in the day when I was in elementary school, scouting was the road most traveled by children wanting to explore the …
Cast Your Vote for America's Favorite Farmers' Market
Forget Britain’s Got Talent and American Idol. There’s a new contest happening that will dig up a lot more d…
Ecosalon Recipes: Seasonal Eating: Grilled Ginger Apricots
Here’s a perfect summer dessert using seasonal organic fruit from the farmers’ market or your CSA box. It…