I recently took part in the 2008 Paddle to Cowichan, BC, the destination for this year's Tribal Journeys event that takes place each summer in which Tribes from around the Puget Sound and Canada paddle traditional canoes to a host tribe. I was invited by Dannny Marshall, Tribal Leader of the Read more...

At very long last I have found a solution to a dilemma greater than paper vs. plastic - what to clean your dishes with. Yes, I do use dish clothes but now and then you need something with a little more texture to get the caked on stuff off. Not being a synthetics fan I've steered away from some of the scary sponges out there. But oh how I've missed that green scratchy side. Now Read more...

This unique flooring made from discarded belts is simply beautiful. It was a find at the ICFF show, from a co-worker of mine. The luxury leather flooring, is a new re-working of vintage leather belts and no two tiles are alike. It's a glossy and hardwearing surface avaialable by the square meter. It can be used for flooring, table tops, walls and feature areas. Check out the UK company Read more...

This unique flooring made from discarded belts is simply beautiful. It was a find at the ICFF show, from a co-worker of mine. The luxury leather flooring, is a new re-working of vintage leather belts and no two tiles are alike. It's a glossy and hardwearing surface avaialable by the square meter. It can be used for flooring, table tops, walls and feature areas. Check out the UK company Read more...

All the designers were in New York this weekend at the Javitz Center for the ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair). The celebrating of design continued on through Tuesday with lots of showroom parties for the creative set too! As usual there were beautiful and inspirational pieces from all over...
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Our very own Shannon Perry chats with Seven Wonders for a Cool Planet author Eric Sorensen to get his thoughts on the little things we call can do to protect the planet. Read the full interview here.

To be a good environmental citizen—and I mean a good citizen, not just an OK-I’ll-turn-off-the-lights-when-I-leave one—requires commitment and some meaningful lifestyle changes. Many of us know the yo-yo-dieting style of eco-consciousness: we dutifully...
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Seattle-(Shannon)

Seattle is notorious for its coffee consumption. In the home of such illustrious caffeine pushers as Starbucks, Tully’s and Seattle’s Best Coffee, Seattleites are Buzzed by the Bean pretty much constantly. Walk around the downtown any time, but especially first thing on a rainy workday, and you’ll discover that cups of coffee are...
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Date | Friday, May 2nd
Time | 6:00-7:30pm
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