Design can save the world

Continued from yesterday's post: A video describing "Stop the water while using me" via BLDG/WLF

Stop the water while using me! from BLDG//WLF on Vimeo.

Stop the water

Stop the water while using me is a design for cosmetics by Korefe that are designed to " increasing requirements of an ecologically aware society and set new standards in environmental protection."

The reality is that we will never be able to get everyone to go completely no impact, so this is a great step in the right direction. Taking a navy shower is a great way to conserve water, and keep your water bill down.

Speaking of no impact, I suggest reading No Impact Man by Colin Beavan . The book chronicles Colin Beavan and his family's year of living no impact in New York City. Seeing how his wife changed from someone who was the complete opposite of no impact to a strong believer in it, will inspire even the biggest doubters to make some changes.

Not a reader? You can always watch the documentary

Acorn Bags

I think my vintage cruiser that I salvaged from my Grandparent's shed may need one of these next summer.

 From Acorn Bags

A Love for Scandinavian Home Design

I have a love for Scandinavian design, and this house is one I could definitely live in. I saw these pictures floating around the web, and desiretoinspire had a post dedicated to it. Apparently it belongs to a family of five, where the mother knits, and the father is a carpenter. The colors are so calm and neutral, and it has a great rustic feel to it. Here is the pictures via a Finnish website called ellit.

Toast

I can't get enough of the beautiful images from Toast 

Uusi Advent Calendar

I came across this beautifully designed advent calendar @ decor8
Having lost a lot of my excitement for the holiday season through working in retail jobs at Christmas during my student days, I love coming across things that make me excited about it again. This advent calendar by Uusi a Chicago based design studio.

  Uusi Advent Calendar

Turkey leftovers have never been so sexy

Usually by about two days after thanksgiving I am completely tired of the usual Thanksgiving flavours that come along with your run of the mill turkey leftovers. Fear no more though, thanks to Jamie Oliver I have found a bevy of delicious looking recipes to make next week after I attend 2 turkey dinners (which is tame compared to the 5 I attended between Thanksgiving and Boxing Day last year). There is also a link to his Christmas special which has a number of videos where he shows you how to make the recipes.

Asian Inspired Turkey Salad and Pancakes
Thai Turkey Chowder
Turkey & Sweet Leek Pie
Turkey Con Chilli