Ground-up tires, commonly known as tire crumb, have been used for years to provide surface cushioning to children’…
Month: June 2009
Reclaimed Tree Ring Paintings by Tracy Melton at Etsy
Art is an intensely personal experience. What whets your appetite might leave me longing for something slightly differen…
A Cushion for Cocktail Conversations
I love big rings, but sometimes big rings don’t love me – making my fingers spread uncomfortably or being so…
10 Green Gifts for Father's Day: Some Will Really Grow on You!
1. Eco Endurance tee: For the weekend golfer with a conscience (he abandons you but cares deeply about the planet), thes…
Watermelons: Alternative Fuel's Pick of the Picnic
If you think that watermelons are only good as thirst quenchers during the hot summer months, think again. Last year, wa…
Book Review: Farm City, the Education of an Urban Farmer
Have you ever fantasized about starting your own farm? You need to read Farm City. In this strange and wonderful tale it…
Drawing from the Wells of Inspiration
You’ve got to wonder how designers get their ideas, what makes them complete whole collections based on architectu…
House-Swapping: the Cheap Route to Ritzy Travel
Lavish 13,000 sq foot Villa looking out to the handsome marina in Cabo San Lucas, and the gleaming Sea of Cortez beyond …