Biomimicry and Design

Biomimicry and Design

Nov 19, 2012

What is Biomimicry?  It’s the observation of nature’s structure and method and implementing it in man made designs and materials.  I was sent the link to this interesting video on Biomimicry from my Interface flooring rep.  I thought it was worth sharing:...
Cork On The Floor

Cork On The Floor

Nov 15, 2010

I saw this cork flooring by Globus Cork in an advertisement in Interior Design Magazine and thought it was the most stunning cork floor I’d ever seen.  I love the basket-weave pattern and have used it many times in tile and natural stone floors but never with...
Learning My ABCs

Learning My ABCs

Nov 8, 2010

I have a new favorite website: ABC home.  I saw their add in Interior Design magazine and the anthropoligie-esque interior photo instantly drew me in.  I just started to skim the surface of their online store and am already in love!  I had to immediately share with...
Mythic Paint: Painting Green

Mythic Paint: Painting Green

May 3, 2010

When I was visiting the interiors store Scout in Oakland a while back, I noticed they featured Mythic Paint.  I wasn’t too familiar with it so I decided to look it up and pass my findings on to you. Most paint manufacturers like Dunn-Edwards are going green...
Some Good Advice

Some Good Advice

Apr 1, 2010

While I was at Borders recently, I picked up a book from the bargain section (I love getting a bargain!)  I think this one is worth the small sum and will be sure to fit into any budget.  The book is called The Healthy Home Workbook: easy Steps for...
Incandescent No More?

Incandescent No More?

Mar 19, 2010

  At least, incandescent light bulbs will be no more for the Toshiba company who has been manufacturing these bulbs for 120 years.  They are now streamlining their production with more efficient, low energy bulbs as the demands for them increase.  The...