Sea Senses: Beach-Inspired Home Decor

“To stand at the edge of the sea, discount to sense the ebb and flow of the tides, to feel the breath of a mist moving over a great salt marsh, to watch the flight of shore birds that have swept up and down the surf lines of the continents for untold thousands of year, to see the running of the old eels and the young shad to the sea, is to have knowledge of things that are as nearly eternal as any earthly life can be.” This quote by Rachel Carson, environmentalist and author of Silent Spring, makes my senses swoon with...Most of us live miles away from the coastal sights and sounds of the beach. But, you can bring that calm, beachy feeling into your nest. Here are some eco-friendly ideas and DIY projects for your home that will make you believe that you live a little bit closer to the ebb and flow of the tides. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

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Free Green Tutorials For Every Room

Freebies and tutorials make my day. While the attraction may seem obvious, rx I’ll just elaborate: I love these online project tidbits because they present the ingenuity of the DIY spirit in all its flying colors! Tutorials are popping up all over the web. DIY tutorials are instructional lessons that lead the viewer through a series of step-by-step directions. Generally, ask a tutorial will include what materials are needed to make the project and the steps to make it from beginning to completion. Going green at home doesn’t have to drain your bank account. With some recycling, viagra 60mg repurposing and creative resourcefulness, it is easy to create useful and decorative green items for your home and save money. Here’s a room-by-room roundup of inspiring, free (or almost free), eco-friendly DIY projects for your econest...CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Reduce, Redecorate and Reconsider What Belongs to You

Can you reconcile reducing consumption while creating a cozy and stylish home? I am a bit of a redecorating junkie. While I would like to always practice what I preach, pills on occasion I am guilty of impulse buying for my econest. I can’t kick myself too much because on close inspection, if I hold a mirror up to my consumption habit, it reflects mostly socially and environmentally conscious spending choices. Either way, moving more towards less consumption is an ongoing goal. I am working hard to get beyond my shopping urges. I came across a phase coined by artist Zoe Murphy – “Love what belongs to you.” This phrase now seeps into my...CLICK HERE FOR MORE Image: Elle Decor

Beyond Earth Day: 4 Easy Home & Garden Ideas for Maximum Impact All Year

"What's the use of a fine house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?" ~ Henry David Thoreau Think about what physically constitutes a home - building materials, appliances, furniture, décor, cleaning products, paint, insulation...the list seems endless. The U.S. residential housing sector is second only to China in terms of inefficient energy use. This makes our homes a major player in the depletion of precious ecological reserves. But, there is a bright green light lurking in the shadows of what seems like an environmental nightmare...CLICK HERE FOR MORE

10 Modern Birdhouses

Pre-fab homes are all the rage in the eco-modern design world. Want to dabble in modern architecture and pre-fab homes? Why not start with a modern birdhouse? In a recent post Get Busy Building Birdhouses, here the plans are provided for making your own birdhouses/birdfeeders. While it is wonderful to create birdhouses from scratch...CLICK HERE FOR MORE Image: modernbirdhouses.com