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Nerd Valentine: Great Gifts for the Nerd in your Life

Are you a nerd? Yeah, me too. Here is something fun, Valentine’s Day gift ideas for the nerd in your life.

Sustain Design Studio: miniHOME

Wow. I am a little smitten with Sustain Design Studio’s miniHOME. I still love the idea of living in a tiny Eco-friendly home. And this one would fit the bill nicely with a great floor plan and fun colors. I wonder how it would hold up in hurricanes?
Would you live in a tiny home?

Earth Day, Every Day: 8 Simple Ways to Green Your Office

As part of Cascadian Farm’s Earth Day, Every Day program, I am writing a monthly post in Cascadian Farm’s newsletter on how to incorporate sustainable living into your everyday lifestyle. This month, I focus on 8 Simple Ways to Green Your Office. Last month’s focus was my top 10 Ways to Green Your Overall Lifestyle. You can sign up for the newsletter here, so you don’t miss any tips + you get a $1 off coupon!

What is the one green thing that you are trying to do everyday?

Just Another Reason to Love Paris – Vertical Gardens

This morning, I saw this beautiful vertical garden at the MusĂ©e du quai Branly in Paris over at Inhabitat. Created by Patrick Blanc these vertical garden systems allow both plants and buildings to live in harmony with each other. Brilliant!

What do you think?

Branch: Felted Sting Rays and Sea Turtles

I am smitten with these felted Sting Rays and Sea Turtles from Branch. I love that they were intended as chew-toys for dogs but could also be used as toys and decor for a child’s or family room. These lovelies are handmade using all natural and renewable felt by craftswomen in Nepal – which just sweetens the deal.

+ Branch Felted Sting Ray or Sea Turtle $12