outdoor fireplace and play space

norwegian designers Haugen/Zohar Architects came up with this fantastic design fabricated of construction debris (discarded ends of pine planks). designed like a large chimney, it is the place for storytelling and what-not.

how green are compact fluorescent lamps?

well, they are great because they replace up to nine incandescent lamps, but dont forget: they contain mercury and need to be recycled, not sent to the landfill.

read more about compact fluorescent lamps on inhabit and about recycling them on lamprecycle.org

mini cactus planter

i saw this crazy cactus planter earlier today in the giddyspinster's shop on etsy and i thought "what a great way to recycle your old ho shoes!".
the stiletto shoe has since sold but the giddyspinster has other surprises in her cute shop of upcycled treasures.