Friday, June 6, 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008
Sustainably Freshen Your Air with Sheep Poo
Sustainably Freshen Your Air with Sheep Poo
Yes, that is right, these Poo-Pouri air fresheners are made from sheep poop yet they will delight your nose with the scent of daffodils and fresh cut grass. No need to fret though, they thoroughly sterilize it by relentlessly washing and boiling it until on about 50% (the undigested cellulose) remains. Then through a labor of love they beat it to a pulp, paper making pulp that is. They then turn into paper using traditional paper making techniques which are then fragranced. The process of turning the sheep waste into wonderful does create some waste of its own, which the poop upcycling earth loving geniuses use as nutrient rich fertilizer.
Vintage Style Glass Fly Catcher
Vintage Style Glass Fly Catcher
This Vintage Style Glass Fly Catcher takes care of these pests the old-fashioned way--without harmful toxins. This charming and natural fly catcher will have guests buzzing as your garden becomes a fly free zone.
Baja BBQ Firepack
Baja BBQ Firepack
Just in time for Summer, Mike and Maaike have created the handy Baja BBQ Firepack for Lazzari/ Design Annex, a package of eco-friendly instant charcoal that avoids the need for lighter fluid and the resulting chemical residue. Two pounds of natural lump charcoal is packaged in recycled biodegradeable paper pulp with an integrated chimney.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Lightbulb "green"house
Lightbulb "green"house
The incandescent light bulb is the ultimate symbol of wasted energy. Since I don't use them anymore I wanted to transform them into something green instead of throwing them away.
This project was inspired by an ad I saw in the June 08 edition of Popular Science.
Recycled Coffee Stirrer Chandelier Causes a Stir!
Recycled Coffee Stirrer Chandelier Causes a Stir!
The high-end, low-source lighting was created by Portuguese design company Studio Veríssimo:
This is a lamp made from plastic spoons used in the coffee which are going to the garbage daily by the thousands because they are only used once.The objective was with this waste to create a luxurious lamp.
Light Bulb Bud Vase
Light Bulb Bud Vase
The fact that it's a light bulb aside, we love the idea of using coarse sand at the bottom of a clear bud vase for both visual effect and stabilizing thin stems. The little tin foil cup at the bottom appears to be keeping the round base upright.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Salad Plant
Salad Plant
The Salad Plant ($25)... well, imagine a set of salad serving utensils camouflaged to look like a regular potted plant. The green melamine salad servers stand upright like leaves in a flower pot that also doubles as a mixing or serving dish for salad dressings or toppings. Will go perfectly with the equally leafy Flora - Pure Silicone Spoon and Spatula Set. Weird.
stone doorknocker
stone doorknocker
Whats most naturally appealing about this modern work of art is that it gets the conversation going even before guests open your front door. Stainless steel envelops and plate-backs a sensuous, one-of-a-kind river rock.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Save the pandas from China's earthquake
Save the pandas from China's earthquake
At the world famous Wolong National Nature Reserve, all 86 pandas were reported safe late Tuesday in the first word since communications with the preserve were cut off.
Monday, May 19, 2008
The Treepee: it's a den; it's a tent; it's a whole load of stuff
The Treepee: it's a den; it's a tent; it's a whole load of stuff
One does wonder what unbalanced mind created the Treepee. At the same time I must admit that it does look like a lot of fun.
Hard to say precisely what it is: tent, den, trampoline or swing - and the manufacturers are making no definite statements other than that it can be any or all of the above. First, you pitch your tent. Then, you hoist it over a tree so that it hovers a couple of feet from the floor. Then, the trampoline base comes into its own, and you can either choose to bounce, 'surf', or simply sit and swing.
I suspect the core demographic for this product - kids - will not be so concerned with precisely what it is, but, rather, will be racing to try it out. And when we adults see that, perhaps we'll stop worrying, too.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Glowing Garden
Glowing Garden
Glow-in-the-dark Garden Glitter rocks and blue Moon Rocks add unexpected after-dusk illumination to your potted plants, front walkway, flowerbeds or aquarium, thanks to luminescent crystals deep within the individual ½" rocks.
Friday, May 16, 2008
USB Bird Lights
USB Bird Lights
Originally created for a high key/low key color theory project, these cork birds are permanently attached to a modified USB laptop light. When plugged in, light comes out of the plastic beak. These are meant to be fun little things to attach to your computer, specifically while in a working environment that isn't so personal.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Light Bulb Candle
Light Bulb Candle
Don’t need electricity for this light bulb. Every household should have one to add a touch of humor, as well as illumination, to blackouts and power outages. Plus, it’s a must gift for every “creative thinker” you know. Handmade from Bee's Wax in New York State.
