Who among us doesn't have a baggy T (or six) lying around? Designer Mari Santos of Urban Renewal takes all those ugly 'ol shirts that you wouldn't be caught dead in and transforms them into adorable pieces you'd actually love to wear.  She embodies such a creative (and green) spirit that I had to share her with you! Read Full Story

      Only the best for your little buddy, right? Everyday Studio offers an entire range of seriously designery and oh-so-cool accoutrements  sure to get your best friend out of the toilet and filling your face with slobbery kisses. If you like that sort of thing. Read Full Story

     Aren't we all suckers for a sale!!!  70% off this weekend at Modern Economy. Check out all their designer goods this Sat. at the uber-hip Ace Hotel, in Portland.  10:30am to 3:00pm - so you can still sleep in a score something great. I'm jealous. Read Full Story

     Color me happy! What better way to perk up a room and your mood than a shocking hue here or there? $20 a brush and you've got a whole new look! Well, if color is your thing too, look no further than designer Ghislaine Vinas.  Winner of the Pantone "Color Outside the Lines" competition (and tons of other things) for color use in residential interiors, she certainly knows how to use this spectra power to it's fullest impact. Maybe with a little inspiration you can too - now, let's get... Read Full Story

      The lovely ladies at Daily Candy introduced me to Love Bottles, an entirely recycled glass bottle that you can personalize and reuse again and again. Old-fashioned swing-top lid and vintage feel - perfect for you stylish peeps on the go. Read Full Story

     What a great way to display your kids' artwork! The bright drawings give this stark white wall a much needed pop of color while putting your budding Picasso on full display. Best of all...it's cheap, cheap, cheap! Flexible, wire curtain rods, like the those pictured, can be found at Ikea for just $4.99. Read Full Story

11 am -  Take Winnie for a walk and meet T for lunch at our favorite sunny spot, Dolores Park Cafe. 12pm - Read Sunday paper. Look for fun things to do. 12:15 - Eureka! The Renegae Craft Festival is being held at Ft. Mason. 1pm - Woo Hoo! This is such a mix of creative minds! Every concevieble craft was represented and much to my happiness, many recyced crafts were showcased. It was so much fun wandering through the aisles, even T was having a good time and for a man at a crafts... Read Full Story

       Sustainability is all well and good, but for this girl, prettiness can be equally important.  Luckily, there are shops that seamlessly combine the two qualities.  Currently, I'm a bit (okay maybe more than a bit) obsessed with glassware from Branch.    The obsession started with their off pitcher.  Each one is handmade resulting in a wonderful variety of forms.  I want 7 of them to line my mantel. Next my magpie eye was drawn to the pretty colors of their slumped vases(above... Read Full Story

     Well, it was inevitable, the original material girl herself has gone green...kind of.  Toy giant Mattel, no doubt hoping on the green bandwagon, has launched a program recycling the excess scraps of doll clothing left on their factory floors.  They plan on turning these once landfill bound remnants into patch- work accessories for eco-conscious children. Of course, the actual doll will remain a very earth-unfriendly PVC and all that colorful packaging, perfect for catching the... Read Full Story

   The days of decoupage have certainly come full circle! Thanks to creative designers like Amelia of Bombus what was once old can now become a beautiful piece of art!  It's thrifty, fun and totally green. Check out DIY instructions here!   Read Full Story