New York City Public School’s Rooftop Hydroponic Garden and Urban Farm Classroom

November 16, 2011

The Greenhouse Project Rooftop Farm in NYC
The Greenhouse on the roof of Public School 333 in Manhattan. Photo: Ari Burling

A 1400-square-foot smart and sustainable hydroponic urban farm sits on the third-floor rooftop of a New York City public school. It’s home to The Greenhouse Project, … Read More...

Plantini: Gorgeous Shelter For Seedlings

November 15, 2011

From Another Studio, the folks who brought us the PostCarden, a post card that unfolds into a garden, here comes Plantini, an ornate metal planthouse kit that includes everything you need to grow your own opulent teeny Read More...

Los Angeles Canyon Hideaway Surrounded By Gardens

November 14, 2011

Set against the backdrop of a verdant Los Angeles hillside minutes from downtown Beverly Hills and the bling of Rodeo Drive, this urban canyon home is perched above the road far enough away from the traffic to offer respite from Read More...

Whimsical Outdoor Pieces For Plants and Birds

November 10, 2011


Puzzel, modular interlocking planters.

Sculptors Ingrid Michel and Frederic Pain started out creating oversized outdoor animal sculptures then migrated their talents to the design of funky outdoor furniture and accessories. Their studio, Binôme-Jardin, weaves the feel of raw natural … Read More...

California Urban Tree House

November 8, 2011


Photo: Benny Chan/Fotoworks

To get to this urban tree house that rises above the city of Los Angeles below, I climbed a generous set of steep steps, the scent of rosemary wafting in the breeze. The house, one of the … Read More...

Outdoor Sponge Lights Go With the Glow

November 3, 2011

It’s all aglow as a focal point for your patio, soft terrace lighting, a sensual piece to light up conversation on your balcony or in your backyard. Sponge, a spherical outdoor sculpture and lamp by Miguel Angel García Belmonte, … Read More...

Sit a Spell in Spooky Seats and Devilish Designs

October 30, 2011


The Wellness Skull. Photo: Artnet

Frighten away the gobelins, witches, and monsters from your indoor or outdoor spaces this Halloween, as these bewitching designs are a fright for sore eyes.

Bathing in Creepy
Joep van Lieshout’s Wellness Skull is a … Read More...

Vases Contain the Sands of Time

October 27, 2011

Inspired by the centuries old game Bou-Taoshi, designer Yukihiro Kaneuchi has created a series of vases out of sand and resin. At once a play on tradition and modern technology, his craft is a nod to gamification, a … Read More...

Day Trip to Hudson Valley Artisanal Distillery

October 26, 2011

On a perfect New England fall day a few weeks ago, I toured Tuthilltown Spirits, a Hudson Valley, NY artisanal or “craft” distiller of handmade spirits–some produced from apples grown at orchards less than 5 miles away and grain Read More...

Birds of a Feather Feed Together

October 24, 2011

A feast for our fine feathered friend’s eyes and ours, Dish of Desire, designed by Frederik Roijé, is a series of bird feeders inspired by the designer’s love of beautiful tableware and delicious food.

Feeling that birds could … Read More...

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