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Aug 05 2010

New Room & Board – Washington, DC

The Room & Board opened earlier this summer and this morning I had a chance to tour the store.  I had been to the location in Denver a few years ago and am familiar with their products.  We’ve had the Calvin chest of drawers in our bedroom for about five years and despite being filled [...]

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Aug 26 2009

Online Source for Modern + Sustainable Home Plans

Considering building a  modern, sustainable home?  Jetson Green recently discussed Hometta, a group of designers, architects and builders who have joined together to improve the way residential housing is designed today.
Visit Hometta for access to innovative home designs.  Some of my favorites (which in addition to their sustainability, exude a sleek modern vibe):

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Aug 14 2009

Eco-Friendly Kitchen Renovation – Countertops

As I plan and prepare for our home and kitchen overhaul, I am, of course, focused on making sure we make the greenest choices possible.  So I started researching “green” options for countertops and came up with a few great options that everyone is raving about.
1)  Recycled glass: Because of the broad range of colors, [...]

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