October 2009
1 post
What is Feng Shui? An Introduction to the Diverse... →
As 2009 makes its way into Fall, many of us are in squirrel mode; gathering our resources for winter so that we may relax into the season. Â Autumn is often associated with a sense of…
September 2009
26 posts
don’t bring your plastic bag, get a slap in the... →
What does it take to change a small habit that benefits the environment? One filmmaker looks at the subject from a humorous perspective that made me giggle. Watch this:
green by osmosis →
It was a beautiful sunny day in Portland as I walked along hip and happening Mississippi Avenue with all Her cute boutiques and cafes.
I suddenly noticed this interesting musician (show…
led clothes pin lights up objects →
As an interior designer and lover of earth loving gadgets, this latest creation by Korean designer Sungho Lee got my creative receptacles giddy with new ideas. Lee recently designed this…
a budget hotel designed to feel like staying at a... →
What a comforting concept; travel far and away to Berlin, Germany and stay in a hotel that is already comfy, cozy, nurturing the moment you set foot in the door. The Michelberger Hotel,…
things as they are by paulo coelho →
For those of you who may not have noticed, I am an avid follower of author Paulo Coelho. And often I’ll share his stories and anecdotes here on PPnG.
Today is one of those days where the…
chic fusion of cork, hemp & organic cotton →
It’s so North American to blend, fuse and create our own. This darling bag is no exception, and just in time for Fall.
Available through Delight.com, this tote is made out of cork with…
a cork stool →
Very cool and original indeed. This stool made of 100% cork and named Sway Stoll by its makers dmfd, swivels when you sit on it.
More details from the designers:
These stools are made…
small kitchens, big ideas →
I’ve become fond of smaller kitchens lately. I’ve lived in both large and small and honestly, I feel much cozier in a smaller, nesty kind of a space where everything is easily accessible and…
vintage furniture covered in antique fabrics →
Check out this fabulousness:
Lebanese designers Hoda Baroudi and Maria Hibri of Bokja have created ten pieces for The Quirico Company featuring vintage furniture covered in antique…
Vintage furniture covered in antique fabrics does wonders for the creative green mind. http://ping.fm/hgf3Z
indoor cooking stove creates safer environment →
The indoor cooking stove Chulha intended for use in the developing world by Philips Design, is among the winners of the Index Awards 2009, announced in Copenhagen last night.
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sheer driving pleasure in bmw’s new hybrid →
Yes, it’s a bit fancy for those of us who are simple loving urban dwellers. Yet I can’t help but be drawn to the latest concept car that BMW recently came out with. The Vision…
setting a fairy table →
Sometimes summers are a hard time to be an artist. Sometimes I yearn to be in my studio but the small people in my life yearn for me more.
Today, I had to switch gears and give up studio time. So,…
an organizing consultant and her dream →
I’m on the phone with Organizing Consultant and Teacher Elsa Jewett (shown at left) of All In Good Order as she describes the beautiful backdrop of Chautauqa Park in Boulder, Co…
show off your wares in a recycled booth →
It’s refreshing to see earth-loving materials used in the construction of trade show booths.
Oregon based Boothster.com are the creative force behind these adorable eco-friendly booths…
Show off your wares in a recycled trade show booth. Follow: http://ping.fm/TSPhZ
a disposable plate that feeds the birds →
This story came to me via The David Report and was just too cool for school. I’ll say it again: I am absolutely enamored with Cultural Creatives thinking outside of the box. Here’s an…
a litter box named modcat →
Okay, so we are talking about a litter-box. Not just any litter -box. This one, named ModKat, combines form, function and beauty into one design. The best part? It doesn’t look like your…
eco furniture for your child’s imagination →
Any why not? This line of furniture by Please Design is lightweight and created with the purpose of stimulating the minds of children from the ages of 3 to 6 years old.
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recycling & sailing together create a new line of... →
Ella Vickers Recycled Sailcloth Collection (shown at left) is gorgeous, eco-friendly and handcrafted in the USA using yachts sails from around the world.
Inspired by her days of…
blackberry paint: sustainable and fun! →
Ooh, today is one of those days. I’m dying to be creative but Anie is like a little tick stuck to my side. I had to find something to satisfy my need to create and her need to be with mom.
I’ve…
can cow poo be eco-chic? →
A popular re-post that might just put a smile on your face.
Oh beautiful cow, let’s use your poo to generate power.
Okay, so cow poo may never actually make it into the New York…
Clarissa Pinkola Estes reminds us to take care of what is within our reach. Follow: http://ping.fm/0TUYj
unleashing the spirit of clay: les namingha →
(clockwise from top left) Ending, New Rhythm, Untitled, Numbers, all acrylic on clay
When Hopi/Zuni artist Les Namingha first started learning how to create pottery, he didn’t…
clarissa pinkola estés reminds us to take care of... →
Today’s quotes of the day comes from Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Ph.D. - an internationally recognized scholar, award-winning poet, and Diplomate senior Jungian psychoanalyst. (Shown at…
celebrating the world expo in 2010 →
I happened to be one of the lucky 36 millions visitors to attend the 1992 World Expo in Seville, Spain. I was 23 at the time and it rocked my world. The collective energy of all those…
August 2009
28 posts
5 ways of dealing with depression without drugs →
Feng Shui is one of many methods that can be used to help with depression and feelings of being ’stuck’. I’ve often seen individuals simply stray from their life’s path and need support…
Five ways of dealing with depression without drugs. Follow: http://ping.fm/QxEsT
portland’s recycled residence →
…is just that. It’s a custom made home located in NE Portland, OR, built by DaVero Genuine Homes–a subdivision of Bridge City Inc.–from the ground up, using as many re-purposed…
feline friendly home in japan goes modern →
I had to stare for awhile in awe of the way the Japanese designers at Asahi Kasei created this modern home, (Plus Nyan) with their loving feline companions in mind. What a perfect…
A modern feline friendly home in Japan. Follow for photos: http://ping.fm/POHZQ
a girl and her dream to travel →
I asked Carolina de la paz (of the peace) Aparicio, shown here at left celebrating her 22nd birthday, about her dream, obstacles she’s faced, where she is on the path to achieving it and what…
hope shelters for people in developing countries →
I just got off the phone with Margaret Smith, owner of Clean Green Studios - a company whose mission it is to provide sustainable dwellings (called the Hope Shelter) for people in…
a minimalist residential retreat in brazil →
Behold this sweet and delightful residential retreat belonging to architect Arthur Casas, who also designed the space in Iporanga Brazil. Notice the way the soft fabrics balance the hard…
nissan to bring the electric car to portland first →
And here’s another reason why I am lucky to live in one of the greenest cities in the country (Portland, OR): Nissan announced at the LA Auto Show, that it will bring electric cars to…
architects create slice of heaven in bali →
Why not (?) imagine this your holiday home in Bali, Indonesia.
Architects Aboday have done just that and brought their creative idea into a reality. Their project vacation home called…
a green prefab home in brazil →
Oh yes, I see myself in that hammock or maybe I’ll just sit quietly on the yellow pillow. See you at dinner.
This eco-pre-fab home is located just off the Brazilian coast in São…
museum of islamic art opens in qatar →
This dynamic piece of architecture, designed by architect I.M. Pei, caught my eye and transported me to a magical place far, far away.
That place is the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha,…
ad agency in amsterdam gets a cardboard office →
I’m loving the creativity among designers and recipients of such works as in the above office space in Amsterdam which is made out of cardboard.
You might remember my post about the ad…
fair trade makes cents →
In a recent flight across the country, I read an interview in Delta Sky Magazine with the remarkable Paul Rice, President and CEO of TransFair USA, the leading fair trade certification…
a zen house in japan yields to nature →
This vacation villa in Karuizawa Japan is called Shell and was designed by Japanese architects ARTechnic. I think I’m in love.
The two-storey, concrete house comprises two…
eating out of a recyled macadamia nut →
Colorful and whimsical recycled macadamia nut bowls, perfect for a summer party.
I recently stumbled upon these sleek, modern bowls made out of recycled macadamia nut shells by Husque….
theo jansen gives birth to new forms of life →
Oh adorable Strandbeest running on wind power, can I hold your hand?
Animals have a special place in my heart and my newest favorite is a machine invented by Theo Jansen, that walks on…
a cute boy committed to an electric car →
Okay so he’s more than a boy. We all know George Clooney has been named one of the sexiest men alive. What’s even sexier than his body, is his earth conscious mind. He is shown here next…
westfalia goes solar, let’s go hippy →
It looks like the next generation of hippies might be driving around in this adorable new version of a Westfalia Verdie which is a hybrid and has solar panels on the roof. Isn’t She…
Oh where oh where is the perfect eco-green vanity? Fast Forward Green scouts have found it. Get yours here: http://ping.fm/5ENAJ
vanity thy name is green →
So your bathroom is in need of an extreme makeover and you’ve opted to go the green route, selecting distinctive design materials which make the lowest impact.
You’ve picked your low-voc…
zero emissions, no gas required →
Okay, so gas prices have come down a bit these days. I did have a photo of a Class C Mercedes Benz on my inspiration board (which I was going to run on bio-diesel) but that intention has now…
green roofs and hair →
It must be the way I relate green roofs to my own hair that I find them so appealing. That and the beautiful design concepts of blending architecture with healing our eco-system. Take a look: