Archive for May, 2008

Nicholas Furrow, yet another fine artist from Brooklyn, transforms common, discarded household items into glowing, light fixtures. The honey jar lamp is coated with an uneven layer of beeswax that emits the faintest smell of honey when heated. The angled suspension adds to the illusion of pouring. Just add a 40 watt bulb.
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treat her like the Queen Bee that she is…
and all you green divas — enjoy your day!

If your family room looks like a landfill for used kid’s toys this play table may be for you. The Fundy Table (above) is a fine example of their thoughtful, sustainable, 21st century kid’s furnishings. Arrington uses 99% FSC-certified wood products in its furniture from managed renewable forests. Their finishes are non-toxic […]

Undertaking a home building project? Sustainable, eco-friendly materials are the only way to go — they’re better for you, as well as the planet. According to GreenBuilding.com, “the US EPA ranks indoor pollution among top five environmental risks, and unhealthy air is found in up to 30% of new and renovated buildings.”
A couple […]

A little cushion on the back end may help. Type of Body Fat ‘Boosts Health’ - bbc
Global Cooling Theories Put Scientists on Guard - reuters
Watch and learn what not to do. (video) Kardashian’s Burma PSA Falls Horribly Flat - ecorazzi
I had a dead little critter on my roof. Dying Bats in Northeast Remain a […]

Brooklyn artist, Eric Johnston makes fine art and wall sculpture out of reclaimed wood.
see more of Eric’s work @ eric johnston industrial arts
his pieces are also being shown May 9th - 11th @ the Brooklyn Design Show

For you gadget-heads that have a taste for items with quichey style and a tint of green we present you with the Hello Kitty Solar powered charger. You will have to liberate the charger from your designer purse for 6 hours of exposure to the sun or an hour plugged into the wall to […]

I’ve posted about these folks before because I like their style and they’re from Brooklyn. The kid’s chair on the left is a nice representation of their aesthetic. They sell individual furniture pieces and do both furniture design and interior design on commission. They make every effort to use ‘found,’ local materials […]

Some products that caught this eco-dog’s eye.

lycra body suit - Do I really want to look like the K-9 version of David Hasselhoff circa Bay Watch 1986? Fur has worked pretty well for a millennium or two. I guess if you’ve got a skin condition or you’re ‘hanging 10′ with Keanu Reeves this […]

That steak may be killing the planet. Meat in a Low Carbon World - bbc
She’ll start getting Social Security checks next month. Oldest Gorilla in Captivity Turns 55 at Dallas Zoo - yahoo! news
Pass the sugar. Kick the Oil Habit and Make Your Own Ethanol - reuters
World’s Dirt Deteriorates - msnbc
Salmon Gone, Fishermen Tries […]

This calls for time off for good behavior. Rogan’s in the house that Barney built — for a limited time only, Rogan Gregory’s Rogan for Target line will be featured in Barneys NY. Today through Sunday you’ll be treated to first dibs on a sexy surfin’ safari collection of over 60 styles, many […]

For you last minute Mother’s Day shoppers here’s a sweet for Mom that packs 133 lbs of carbon offsets into 3.5 ounces of delicious chocolate. The carbon offsets will balance an average American’s daily energy use.
In both dark chocolate and mint for mom’s with a green sweet tooth.
$4.95 ea. @ […]