Monthly Archives: September 2011
Design: Day Trip
| September 30, 2011 | Posted by Linsi Brownson under accessories, antiques, doors and windows, Inspiration, interiors, Mind |
What a week it has been! A very exciting, exhausting week.
I wanted to share some cool things I found on a recent fieldtrip to one of my favorite resources….sorry, it’s a secret. But isn’t this stuff amazing?
I have a serious fantasy about building an entire house around doors like these. Aside from the interesting shapes and details (and the obvious awesomeness of the size), the layers of paint tell a great story of life.
I love repurposing old items so I was already sketching tables and kitchen islands in my head as soon as I saw these. What would you do with them?
This armoire reminds me of vintage circus cages, which I am opposed to but it’s totally okay in this case. I think a collection of fossils and other artifacts would look great on display in this piece.
I know this is a truly terrible pic but I still had to show you – those painted metal cylinders are antique oil drums and they rock my world. Talk about form and function, these pieces are the perfect size for side tables or to set on top of a low table for decoration (but really for storage).
Peace yo.
Solar Decathlon 2011
| September 27, 2011 | Posted by Lauren Moss under architecture, Guest Bloggers, Inspiration, Sustainable Living |
Last Friday kicked off the Solar Decathlon in Washington D.C., a week-long event established by the U.S. Department of Energy in 2002 celebrating innovation, energy conservation and sustainable design. The biennial competition transforms a portion of the National Mall into a solar village in West Potomac Park with twenty concept homes, designed and built by university-led teams from across the globe, on display and open to the public for educational tours.
Credit: Stefano Paltera/U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon
Per the rules established by the Department of Energy, teams are judged on ten criteria, including energy, appliances, hot water, home entertainment, comfort zone, affordability, architecture, market appeal, engineering, and communications.
The final winner will be determined after the completion of judging for all criteria is complete and announced on October 1st. So far, the following three teams are in the lead, based on scoring from four of the above categories.
Inspired by the ecosystems of the Chesapeake Bay, the University of Maryland’s WaterShed addresses water conservation and energy efficiency with greywater system, a constructed wetland, edible wall and green roof.
credit: University of Maryland Solar Decathlon team
Ohio State University’s enCORE is based on the concept of increased efficiency while providing functional, livable spaces, including increased outdoor spaces.
credit: Ohio State University Solar Decathlon team
Purdue University’s INhome is focused on passive strategies and cost-effective measures targeting the typical Midwestern consumer.
credit: Purdue University Solar Decathlon team
In a few days, the final scores will be released, determining this year’s winner. Check out the other entries at the official Decathlon website, and let us know which are your favorites!
Also worth noting is that the public exhibit is supplemented with free workshops and presentations for both consumers and design professionals. By creating an inclusive and accessible forum for individuals to learn about energy and new technologies, the Decathlon gives visitors the inspiration and opportunity to take action and implement these innovative strategies in their own homes.
And what could be better than that?
Nurture: 5 Minutes of Bliss
| September 26, 2011 | Posted by Linsi Brownson under Mind, Nurture |
I am severely in need of an extra weekend. I hope that you are refreshed and ready to conquer this week, but in case you’re in the same boat as I am I thought today would be a good day to share a guided meditation that I always find helpful in the middle of a stressful day. It’s a short, 5 minute clip and I guarantee you’ll feel better afterward.
Design: Would You Rather
| September 23, 2011 | Posted by Linsi Brownson under Design, dining room, interiors |
Eat here…
image courtesy of inspiration library
Or here?
image courtesy of inspiration library
Happy Friday.
Food Files: Keep Your Harvest Fresh
| September 22, 2011 | Posted by Linsi Brownson under accessories, Eat, edible thursday, food, kitchen, Outdoors, plants and gardens |
How exciting – it’s the time of year when all the hard work we’ve put into our edible garden starts to pay off. Keep your fresh-picked veggies bright by storing them correctly.
$34.95
Root vegetables should be stored in a cool, dark place. I love this wire basket from Gardeners.com with a jute liner and lid (I would totally use this for decor too).
Most of your fresh fruit will stay fresh in the fridge – apples do well in the crisper, grapes, bananas and cherries should stay on the top or second shelf toward the front.
I’ve found that berries and most of my veggies do best when sealed in glass containers. My favorite are these from Crate & Barrel
$19.95
Avocado, mangoes, tomatoes, melons and citrus should all be kept at room temperature but out of direct sunlight. I like to make little color collections in various fruit bowls on the counter. I love these bowls from Wisteria
$19.50
and these from Etsy
from SalvageWoodworks
from DAHceramics
from Arkceramicart
Yum.
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