December 23, 2013
When I met Ashira Israel exhibiting her Micro-Orb collection of concrete vessels at Wanted Design, I knew I’d spotted an artist on the cutting edge of Brooklyn made sustainable design.
Israel is the owner and lead designer/fabricator for the industrial … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Finding, Great Finds, Green & Sustainable, Herb Gardens, Indoor Gardening, Outdoor Furniture, Reclaimed & Recycled, Solar Energy
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November 21, 2013
HomeMade Modern’s cool DIY Concrete Planter with spigot.
Concrete is the modern urban gardener’s muse. No surprise that for ages architects and designers alike have been drawn to concrete for its simplicity and range of textures. Indoor-outdoor concrete design options … Read More...
Category: Finding, Great Finds, Lighting, Outdoor Furniture
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November 15, 2013
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We’re celebrating America Recycles Day with five unique creations made from recycled everyday materials, like gutters and glass bottles.
These inventive ideas just scrape the surface when it comes to seeing what can happen when mixing … Read More...
Category: Food & Entertaining, Garden Art, Great Finds, Green & Sustainable, Greening, Lighting, Outdoor Furniture, Reclaimed & Recycled
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November 10, 2013
When sheep hang outdoors, their fleece can withstand the elements, so I guess outdoor swings and garden seating made of natural wool can too, right?
That’s what designer Pia Wüstenberg was thinking in handcrafting three different artisanal wool and cotton … Read More...
Category: Finding, Great Finds, Outdoor Furniture
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October 23, 2013
I love Norwegian designer Philipp von Hase’s seed shaped “plantable” (plant table, I love the name too) crafted from fine walnut and maple wood with a handmade porcelain bowl.
Multi-functional planted furniture like this is also a great space saver … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Finding, Herb Gardens, Indoor Gardening, Outdoor Furniture
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