I’m not much of a holiday decorator. I don’t spend two days unwrapping little chotskies out of bubble wrap (…
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Don’t Make Room! 10 Spaces Sustainable Design is Making Extinct
Fields of carpet, a sea of leather: It’s becoming as endangered as the polar bear as we embrace less is more (less…
Going Away? Try an Off-the-Grid Yurt
Sleep under the stars, from the comfort of your own bed? While some may call it cheating, others find it brilliant, incl…
Care of Hummingbirds: To Dye or Not to Dye
Since moving to California, I have become besotted with hummingbirds. These graceful little birds are found only in the …
Friday 5: It’s a Mod, Mod World
The new season of Mad Men has us jonesing for graphic prints, mid-century furniture, and other Sixties-inspired styles. …
Handpicked: elle oh
Each week here at EcoSalon, I beg my favorite bloggers and designers to hand select a beloved green product, whether it&…
Who Ever Liked Mowing the Lawn Anyway?
In her recent piece in USA Today, Laura Vanderkam takes an environmental stand against the family yard: “Mowing it…
It’s My Backyard and I’ll Splash If I Want to: Smart, Sustainable Pool Tips
In the heat of summer, there’s nothing like a refreshing dip in a cool swimming pool. Between the chemicals, energ…