Planet Pink n' Green

What is Feng Shui? An Introduction to the Diverse and Ancient Practice of this Ancient Art

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:45:59 -0700

What is Feng Shui? An Introduction to the Diverse and Ancient Practice of this Ancient Art:

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…

don’t bring your plastic bag, get a slap in the face

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:36 -0700

don’t bring your plastic bag, get a slap in the face:

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

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:08:04 -0700

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

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:26:53 -0700

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 friends house

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:06:17 -0700

a budget hotel designed to feel like staying at a friends house:

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

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:03:54 -0700

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

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:26:19 -0700

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

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:14:14 -0700

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

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:46:56 -0700

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

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:46:56 -0700

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....

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:13:56 -0700

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indoor cooking stove creates safer environment

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:44:41 -0700

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

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:18:37 -0700

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

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:13:20 -0700

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

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:13:19 -0700

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

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:20:18 -0700

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

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:52:32 -0700

Show off your wares in a recycled trade show booth. Follow: http://ping.fm/TSPhZ

a disposable plate that feeds the birds

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:34:12 -0700

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

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:29:43 -0700

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

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:00:47 -0700

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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