Going Green

I was thinking of ways to help the economy and the environment and create a better environment for our future that a single person could do pretty easily. Here are some of the things I thought about!

1) Buy natural products from local farmers and artisans

Beautiful handmade soap. You can purchase this soap from Ondines Garden


JanieAM47



from Milk and Honey Naturals


threeseamonsters


Michael Kehs Woodworks


Lou Alexander


Lou Alexander

All things natural

Lately, I have developed a keen interest in all things natural. I have always loved gardening and natural surroundings, but my interest is growing. I love plants inside, they make homes seem so integrated with nature. They also provide air purification in your home.

This is lovely!


la vida compartida...{Rosa Maria}


abbey*christine

plants never seem to take a bad picture!


V-ness


gloamingdesigns


Mike Miley

There is nothing like beautiful plants to invite you into a space.


boisebluebird

I want to work here.


Lillian Day


Fox and Thomas

Oh wow...!!!


moline, catching up slowly

can you be any more gorgeous???


LvRoid

Oh MY!!!


boisebluebird

I am LOVING this magazine!



get it here!

Beautiful Concept

What makes you happy? Usually the smallest, simplest things are the best. I love the concept of this flickr group "My Everyday Life"...here are some of my favorites found today.

OH! Love this!




jasminowasia

INCREDIBLE!!


shes0nfire

Looks like I should come over for dinner!


Fast Good



kellysoji


FeeMail

These are from the Vintage Christmas Group on Flickr


bill stanton


star art original

SO CUTE!


Softies Central

Favorites of the day

Out of pocket for a bit! I apologize. Here are my favs for today!



:nike



irideeën



ethanolie


A place I would love to be. I can feel the sun on my skin at the moment.



Made In Dream


What a beautiful home!



sfgirlbybay

SO beautiful!



moline

What beautiful space!


uydurrukcu

I love graphic elements on the wall and I spy a beautiful floor lamp!

uydurrukcu

lamp mania

I have been looking for lamps in my quest for a better living space. Here are some
great ones I found browsing flickr.


Vintage-Love

There truly are some AMAZING vintage lamps out there!



Mad Modern

This is truly one of my all-time favorites!


Marissa H.

LOVE this!

Mad Modern

WOW!

Mad Modern

This is just awesome.

Mad Modern

The fireplace

With winter upon us, we often see a fireplace as a focal point in design mags. I actually have a massive, freestanding fireplace that is made of field stone, painted white. The stone and the fact that it is painted white gives it a cottage look. I have been looking for design ideas. A friend of mine, Pam at How To Run Your Life suggests covering it. And I do like the idea, especially the one that is wood. It looks so clean and contemporary. Or, she says, cover it with metal for an industrial look (I dig this too!), or even make it look like a kiva. I like her style! Here are some of the wonderful fireplace images I have come across while wandering through ideas.

This fireplace is similar to mine in that it dominates the room. Mine, however is not so "neat" looking.


Jamie Kosich Design

Here is an idea for a sort of covering. I like this!


Jamie Kosich Design

So nice!


Evergreenhill

Nice room and I love this mantle!


Candi Mandi

O.M.G!!!!! This room is fabulous!


The 10¢ Designer

Looks cozy


shopursula


afewthingsfrommylife


afewthingsfrommylife


lakbdesign/fergusandme


thesmartestfish

This color is like the sky...I LOVE it!

Christianna's Earthly Delights