Vinyl Make Overs

I thought these switch plate covers were just too adorable. Recycled out of records from the company wrecords by monkeys, I think these would look great in many spaces. These guys work out of Brooklyn, NY (my home town). Very cool. The mirror and the cuckoo clock would make great little novelty gifts for the music lover in your life.Check out all of their other stuff at http://www.wbm.bigcartel.com/.

Live plant walls inside your space.

In the past few years there has been a fascination with live plant walls. It's a big hit in urban cities all over the world where nature is scarce. You may have seen them on roofs of buildings or crawling up the side of  brick walls. What's amazing about these plants are they can be created to live on the inside as well. How nice would it be to see plant walls in your doctors office, school, health club, or maybe even somewhere in your home.

Not only are they beautiful, it's wonderful to bring a little nature inside. These green wall installations work as great air purifiers and are fantastic eye candy. 



Bamboo Flooring: Eco- Hot or Eco- Not?

Everywhere you turn, it seems to be all about Bamboo when it comes to environmentaly friendly products.

Bamboo clothes, bamboo bags, bamboo floors... what's the deal? Is Bamboo the best alternative for flooring or is it just a lot of hype? Bamboo has peaked my curioustiy because I want to make sure I am giving my clients the best solution when it comes to green alternatives.

So, what are the pros and cons of bammboo flooring?

Cork, a sustainable choice for flooring.

Recently I was contacted by a client who inquired about flooring options for a room that may occasionally experience some flooding. They were thinking of using tile but immediately I thought of cork because of its' sustainability and its recommended use in basements.

The materials that make up cork are taken from the bark of Oak trees. The Cork Oak tree can be harvested every 9 years. Subelin, a waxy, natural substance makes it fire resistant as well as having a resistance to damp areas where there can be mold and mildew. Cork is antimicrobial and resistant to insects. My goodness, why doesn't everyone get cork? It can be installed in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and basements. Basically anywhere.

This Fish is Delish!

Eating healthy was never so easy and delicious at the same time. The last few days I have been sick with my first cold of the season. So with the lack of enthusiasm to cook but still in need of vitamins and nutrients from food, I have been making some good old fashioned soups. My little cold and the weather cooling down definitely called for some chicken soup which I made a couple of days ago (I'll share the many recipes I have at another time). But last night I was in the mood for fish and soup so I decided to make a fish soup for the first time.