A Growing Trend? {I Hope So}

One of my favorite Blogs is Brooke Giannetti’s Velvet & Linen. Her most recent project, in order to get her kids to become more involved in eating healthy, was replacing her front yard grass area into a kitchen garden.

It’s such a great idea!  And no more mowing. Not one thing bad about that!

To see more pictures:

http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/velvet_and_linen/2010/05/our-kitchen-garden.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+VelvetLinen+%28Velvet+%26+Linen%29

This reminded me of  ‘It’s Complicated’.  Remember Meryl’s garden ?!

Gotta go, need to figure out how to  backhoe the front lawn.

Best,

Tracy

CFLs: The good, bad and ugly about the highly touted light bulbs – chicagotribune.com

Not sure if CFL’s are for you?  Read below.

It’s a good debate.

Do you know where to recycle them when they burn out?  Or where they should not be used?

I am removing them from my ceiling fan right now.

Best,

Tracy

CFLs: The good, bad and ugly about the highly touted light bulbs – chicagotribune.com

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Going Green … with Window Treatments

Phipher has a new line of SheerWeave RollerShades that are GreenGuard certified! There is also a MicroBan additive that lasts for the lifetime of the shade.  These are growing in popularity for residential use.

What?

Sunny Home Office

In short:  This product helps buildings gain  LEED certification while improving indoor air quality.  Very popular in schools and hospitals, too.
You, too,  can lower your carbon footprint in window treatments!   And the price is extremely affordable.  A huge window -5′ x 8′ – should cost about $380.

Maintain privacy while preserving your view.  Excellent option for covering windows in a high rise!

Here are some install shots.

Relaxing Bedroom

Best,

Tracy