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The Low-Waste Halloween: Spooky Decor, Better Treats and a Plan for Every Pumpkin
Keep the candlelight, crunchy leaves and homemade costumes, and lose most of the landfill. Natural decor, pumpkins you…
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Apple HomeView: Is This the Calm Kitchen Screen We’ve Been Waiting For?
Apple’s new $299 HomeView puts Siri AI, your calendar and your whole smart home on one small screen.…
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The Unique Design Features That Will Make Your Home Stand Out
Designing and building a new home can be both exciting and overwhelming at the same time.
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6 Reasons People Prefer Plant-Based Soap Products for Everyday Use
People explore products from a natural soap company when they want simpler formulations and gentle skincare options.
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The Art and Architecture of Sustainable Packaging: Why Glass Remains the Gold Standard in Modern Design
Today, a product’s packaging is viewed as an extension of the object itself. It must possess both visual…
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Eco-Leather Alternative Made From Spent Beer Grain
What Happens When Your Leather Comes From Beer, Not Cows Imagine a world where your jacket, bag, or…
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The Best Wildlife Photography of the Year, Curated
Take a look at some of the best photos from the Natural History Museum’s 2016 Wildlife Photographer of…
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Beautifully Remote Cabins That Make You Want to Disappear Immediately
Quick Facts: Subject: Remote wilderness cabins from around the world. What they share: Radical isolation, considered design, a…
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Iceland’s Remote Westfjords: The Country’s Last Undiscovered Corner
A visual journey to Iceland’s less explored Westfjords, by photographer Jan Erik Waider.
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Florian Ledoux’s Aerial Arctic: A Fragile World From Above
A beautiful arctic series of nature images by photographer Florian Ledoux, for National Geographic.
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Calm Tech Explained: Why We Need Less Distraction
The Mui Board is trying to do the opposite. It’s a smart home controller that looks like a plain piece…
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How Goats Are Positively Transforming Resort Landscapes
These goats have become the cleanup crew before ski season starts this year.
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Tile Colors That Change Your Space’s Mood
Ever stepped into a gorgeous tiled bathroom or kitchen and felt that instant vibe of chill, energy, or…
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9 Essential Desk Items for a Stylish Workspace
We’ve curated a collection of beautiful and tactile desk items to enhance your work day.
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Lulu Harrison Wins Ralph Saltzman Prize for Sustainable Glass Design
These objects were made with trash collected from the River Thames.
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Embrace California Style in Your Home Remodeling
As we travel more we collect information through our senses and experiences and would want to incorporate certain designs and…
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Exploring Biophilic Hospitality: Nature-Inspired Design
Taking the best from nature’s designs, and translating them into our built environment.
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Design, Eco-Friendly, Garden, Home Improvement, Nature, Reviews and Buying Guides, Sustainability, TechnologyWonder Blocks is a Modern and Fun Way to Enjoy Backyard Nature
Wonder Blocks is a fascinating new modular outdoor system that allows you to interact with and learn more about…
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Incorporating Hygge Into Your Interior Design
Hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”) has been a hugely popular lifestyle trend in recent years.
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Top 10 Sustainability Practices for Your Business
Ways to make your business, whether it’s tiny or large, more sustainable for the long run.
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Bring Old Tech Back to Life: Cleaning and Upgrading
Recycling, reusing, and repurposing old computers and technology is best.,
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Achieve Cohesion with Matching Cabinetry and Doors
Matching doors and cabinetry elements generates a harmonious and intentional design aesthetic.
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Layering Textures for a Sophisticated Living Room Style
Exploring ways to make your spaces beautiful, unique, and highly livable.
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Camper’s Newest Colorful Sneakers Made From Recycled Materials
These new Camper shoes feature a super cushioned outsole and bright colors.
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Spring Home Refresh: Simple Tips for Renewal
An expert guide to cleaning, redesigning, and refreshing your home for spring.
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Exploring Earthscape Studio’s Innovative Home Design
This amazing home has a cave-like build, but feels modern and welcoming inside.
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Essential Renovations to Increase Home Value
In this blog, we will share key home improvements that boost both value and comfort.
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Entire Neighborhood in Austin to be 3D Printed
This small neighborhood in Austin Texas will be built with large-scale 3D printing technology.
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How Spout Transforms Air Into Clean Drinking Water
This countertop device turns moisture in the air into purified drinking water. Magic!
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Need Some More Good News In Your Life? There’s a Newspaper for That
These days, we NEED more good news.
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Eileen Fisher’s Recycled Wool Sweater: Fashion Meets Sustainability
Wool is one of the world’s most amazing fibers. Renewable, biodegradable, and highly insulating, wool remains a favorite…
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Essential Sofa Cleaning Tips for Singapore’s Humid Climate
Keeping your essential furniture in amazing shape.
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