Lincoln Logs and Erector Sets Rocked my World

Planting the DIY seed in your kids can start with these builder toys selected by ohdeedoh, a home design blog with a focus on children and their living environment.

But for the older kids read on for favorites from my childhood.

  April 24, 2008 | Comments ()

Beaker Vases from Salvage

We picked up these beakers from Build It Green! NYC this weekend. They provide us with an interesting alternative to the typical glass vase's that we have and we created a set with the different sizes.

  April 24, 2008 | Comments ()

IKEA: The Method Behind the Madness

IKEA, the venerable low-cost modern home furnishings store, remains unchallenged in providing smart looking furniture and home accessories for the masses at reasonable prices. But for IKEA to achieve these progressive designs at a price point that won't break the bank they've taken a different approach to product development by focusing first on consumer cost and then consumer need.

  April 21, 2008 | Comments ()

Choosing a Kitchen Countertop

photo courtesy of Cambria

Whether you're the next aspiring Top Chef or a kitchen novice, selecting the best countertop material for your kitchen space can be a daunting task. Do you covet the sleek appearance of granite, or would you rather opt for Corian or a durable, long-lasting stone-synthetic composite, like Formica's Crystalite? Consider also a green alternative, such as stainless steel, concrete, paper composite, recycled plastic or cambria, a durable, non-porous, all-natural quartz.

  April 8, 2008 | Comments ()