When George Obeng observes the world around him, he sees it through the eyes of an artist. This creative individual reco…
Shelter
Digging for a Library of Mod Inspiration
So much new design is derived from the classics. I often reference the 60s house of my childhood in the San Fernando Val…
Gone Rural: Going Beyond the Craft
When Jenny Thorne began her job as both a nurse and teacher in Swaziland, the rewards of altruism only whetted her spiri…
Clearly Cute and Cheery
When I display flowers, I like to show them off from stem to petal. And these cute Glass Bird vases seem like a very swe…
Bombolulu Workshop: Providing Employment for the Physically Disabled
In 1969, the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya set out to aid the disabled people of its underprivileged …
Gallery of Eco Chic Part 2: 20 (More) Gorgeous Green Designs
For the last 7 months, we’ve been bringing you all our discoveries in sustainable furniture design, from vintage t…
Mod Mott
What happened to lounging on the floor? We did it as kids, coloring and playing games and snacking; I often wonder why w…
The Eco-Friendly Ghost
Some of the pieces are hauntingly beautiful. Some a bit otherworldly. Either way, the green concept of Britain’s G…