Sustainable, Organic Nusery Decor by Amenity

Amenity, well know for their modern organic living interior design products, has created a line of delightful organic nursery products. A child’s genuine comfort and a parent’s peace of mind guides our careful selection of the purest organic elements that form this collection: … [Read more...]

Flame Retardant Whales

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/KAUpz4t71J4&hl=en&fs=1] One of the great blessings of my adult life was a summer vacation spent with my husband and children at Catalina Island Camps. We spent the better part of the week learning about the ocean, our food supply and … [Read more...]

Never Mind the New York Times – Buy a Compact Fluorescent Lightbulb

An article in the March 28 New York Times contained some pretty unflattering remarks about compact fluorescent light bulbs. Since the bulbs were never given a chance to speak in their own defense, I guess it's up to us fluorescent bulb-huggers to speak for them. So, here goes. … [Read more...]

Loft Living: Green and Glorious

While chasing down LA's finest hot dogs I stumbled on a great new project in Los Angeles. There's a new Loft Community popping up and it's really exciting. Live/work spaces are automatically desirable to anyone with kids. The day I became a mother there was an intense need … [Read more...]

Works For Me Wednesday: Safe, Natural, CHEAP Cleaning

It's Spring time, finally! I'm hopping for joy right alongside that giant white rabbit we call "Bunny". As the daffodils and hyacinths begin popping up with their vibrant color, I'm thinking it's time to spruce up the house. Because I'm often asked what cleaning solutions I … [Read more...]