Live Large Even In A Small Home
Posted on August 26th, 2011
Out with the old and in with the new. We are in the process of moving and instead of upsizing, we are downsizing. With the kids out of the house, our twenty five hundred square foot home felt like a small mansion and truly, we didn’t need that much room for just the two of us. As with almost any product, trends exist and they constantly change. Gone are the days of excessively large and wasteful mansions and now the small houses rule the market. So we decided to invest in a smaller home as well. We looked at a bunch of house styles including bungalow plans and cabin plans, but we fell in love with charming English cottage plans. Our new cottage will cost less to maintain, it will be easier to clean, and the taxes are far lower!
With so many benefits, it’s no wonder that many families are making the switch to more modestly sized abodes. However, it was important for us to remember the cost: less space! As we discovered when we were cleaning out our old house, we have a lot of stuff! Over
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“Kinetic” Lamp — The Light That Moves
Posted on August 25th, 2011
Looking for a unique new lamp? Something you’re not going to find at Ikea or Home Depot? Something that…moves?
This kinetic lamp from Seattle-based ArtsonicDesign might not be for everyone, but if you like the eccentric, unusual, and moveable, then it might be perfect for you.
“Number seven in a series of kinetic lights designed to entrance through light, rhythm, and sound.
Seven breaks out with a new dual-breath design for twice the fun. Also known as “mechanical thumbs” it has a promoted shiatsu masseuse inside.
Circular and linear motion, soft undulating light, subtle respiration sound. Welded steel is blued/rusted and clear-coated. 31″x13″x6″ 60w motor, 2x15w bulbs, 110v”
To really get a feel for the lamp’s movement, check out the video on Vimeo.
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Garden Features to make the most of Late Summer
Posted on August 1st, 2011
The twenty first of June marked the summer solstice and late summer is well under way. Whilst daylight hours will be getting shorter, there is still ample opportunity for mild summer evenings and al fresco cuisine. There are now many innovative ways to extend the use of your garden well into the autumn months.
Garden Furniture
When the British weather allows, eating outside can be a great way to bring people together and create a relaxing atmosphere. Full post…
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June Garden To-Do List 2011
Posted on July 27th, 2011
There are always a ton of things to do in the garden when the growing season is in full swing. Hopefully most of the garden is set up and ready to go with only general maintenance needing the gardeners attention but this isn’t always the case. Sometimes projects pop up, problems arise, and then sometimes we haven’t gotten everything done as early as we would have liked to. To help me get organized this month (and maybe you too!) here is my June Garden to-do list for 2011. For organization purposes I’ve categorized the to-do list into Projects and General Maintenance.
June 2011 Garden To-Do List
Sweet Dumpling Squash
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A garden house with a very specific purpose
Posted on July 26th, 2011
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When I saw this little hut from across the lawn in the display gardens at Matterhorn Nursery in Spring Valley, New York, I was instantly smitten. I love the structure itself, its massive green backdop, and the plantings that surround it. But it wasn’t until I walked up to it and looked inside that I fell completely in love… Take a look!
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