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Photosynthesis in Your Living Room

Robin Plaskoff Horton — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:53:16 +0000

New from French company, La Corbeille: a combination standing lamp and plant container. The fabric lampshade rests on the top rim of the pot until you pull it up to turn it on–providing light for the plant and illuminating your…

Upcycled Tea Time for the Birds

Robin Plaskoff Horton — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:05:03 +0000

On my the hunt for objects repurposed into cool things for two garden rooms and a garden we are doing for the September Stamford, CT Designer Show House, I came across these teacups and creamers upcycled into bird feeders.

Working with the theme…

Gardens by the Water Closet

Robin Plaskoff Horton — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:00:30 +0000

Dubbed “un homme/une femme” (a man/a woman), these water-tight porcelain guy and gal wall vases could mark the entrance to your toilet–er–toilette, while adding a bit of botanical interest to your decor–er–décor.

And once you’re inside the commode, why not carry the…

Modern Classic Garden Chair

Robin Plaskoff Horton — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:00:32 +0000

I love these classic mid-century hoop chairs. (Really, it’s just a coincidence that they go so well with this blog’s color scheme.) A combo of style and comfort made from zinc-coated steel frames with a powder coated finish and long-lasting vinyl…

Vintage Silver Garden Markers

Robin Plaskoff Horton — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:00:10 +0000

Continuing down the path of reuse and repurpose, we come across these charming garden markers created from vintage utensils.

They are custom produced by Woodhive, aka Northern New Jersey registered emergency room nurse and mother of a three year old daughter.

She makes…

Patio Garden: Sow in So Little Space

Robin Plaskoff Horton — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:17:30 +0000

Short on space or without a garden? Garden in bed. Scout Regalia’s bed. The freestanding fully-assembled raised bed SR Patio Garden is designed specifically for patios, balconies, and other hard surfaces. It’s a smart design and did I mention it’s eco-conscious,…

Garden Sculpture Makes Environmental Statement

Robin Plaskoff Horton — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:00:14 +0000

Off the coast of Rhode Island, on a hill overlooking Block Island harbor, Brown University student Emily Alvarez has created an anti-butt campaign. Not a commentary on nudity, but rather one about preserving an island’s natural surroundings: Cigarette Butts Are Litter.

Alvarez gathered…

Good Old Stuff Repurposed Into Garden Art

Robin Plaskoff Horton — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:06:44 +0000

Say you just happen to have a couple of extra old Magnavox and other old record player “horns” lying around. Why not transform them into planters like these? That’s what the folks at Fine Garden Art have done with them and…

These Grills are Hot!

Robin Plaskoff Horton — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:00:52 +0000

An improvement on the idea of the grill as a social hub: The Element by Fuego, designed by Ammunition LLC, is an affordable, gas-powered outdoor grill with a high-powered dual-zone cooking system and four-different cook top options.

A recipient of the 2010 Fast Company…

Red Dot Design Awards Come to the Urban Garden

Robin Plaskoff Horton — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:52:07 +0000

Promoting great design internationally, The 2010 Red Dot Awards have recognized some wonderful product designs for the garden, including Baya (above):

When it’s nesting season, this beautiful and functional garden object will be appreciated by the winged and wingless alike. The…