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Have you heard about Jonathan Adler's collaboration with Kohler? Exciting, isn't it? We'll let you know as soon as we have the bad boys in stock. ~mb
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for urban dwellers. Our passions: Americana,
community gardens, local color, and
everything in between.
(And yes, we geekout on hardware, too!)
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Civic Center: Making Cities Comfortable
Civic Center is a conglomeration, of sorts, of urban community-minded public art projects. Founded in 2010, Civic Center blends art, design, education, research, and urban planning to create spaces and tools that help people navigate their cities and improve their neighborhoods. Civic Center believes that public spaces should inspire conversation, make the machinery of the city more accessible, and restore a sense of dignity to the public realm.
Make sure to visit the site to see some of the thoughtful public art this organization has been responsible for. ~mb
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Press: Pure Green Magazine
We were really honored to have our Chicken House mentioned in this product line up in Pure Green's Urban Farm Issue.
If you haven't yet heard of Pure Green Magazine, you are in for a treat! With drop-dead gorgeous photography and design, this magazine demonstrates one can be chic and eco-friendly at the same time. I can't wait for Volume 3! ~mb
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Earth Day with Kids
Our sons are 5 and 3, and were learning about ecology in preschool last week. We do our best to talk about what's good for the planet at home, so I really wanted to have them participate in Earth Day this year. Our local park hosts an Earth Day cleanup every year, and it was easy enough for us to walk down to help out.
It was tough getting them out the door to do a "Clean Up", so I decided to make it fun. (That first picture, by the way, was before they found out about the free bagels!) Each kid brought their own toy truck to carry and dump the trash. This made removing the leaves from their beloved sandbox super fun. Most importantly, they got to feel useful and part of the event, which is really important for kids their age.
Yes, it was quite possibly more play than work, but that's not really the point is it? ~mb
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Facebook Gift Card Giveaway!
We're excited to announce our first monthly Facebook Gift Card Giveaway.
It's true, Spring is finally upon us, and for many of us that means a fresh start around the home. For some, it means laying irrigation and readying the garden for summer crops, for others it means kicking into high gear on that remodeling project. Whatever it means to you, we think that $50 toward those projects could come in handy right about now. To enter the contest, simply "Like" us on Facebook. Contest rules are found on our website. ~mb
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Field Trip: Golden State Model Railroad Museum
Tucked away behind a hill in the city of Point Richmond (just a few miles from here) is the Golden Gate Railroad Museum. With 10,000 feet of space, and elaborate scale models, there is no better place to take your train loving little boys (or girls) on a Sunday afternoon. ~mb
More information at http://www.gsmrm.org
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1957 Handyman's Book
(via Flickr)
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Do you like getting carded?
Regardless of how you might feel about being carded, I think everyone can agree that a gift card is one of the best kind of cards to get (or give)! Available in any amount you choose, our card comes in both old school (mail) or new school (digital) models.
And with house hunting and wedding seasons just around the corner, it's a great idea to have this baby in your back pocket for the person who has everything (or needs everything, too)! ~mb
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Old + New
I saw this image in a roundup on SFGirlbyBay a few weeks ago, and was immediately drawn to it by the pop of the yellow against the neutral walls. Admittedly, this is a trendy look, but it is one that could be changed up with a new quart of paint, whenever it starts to get a little overdone. And, look at that- a tin ceiling as well! I just love this fresh and modern take on traditional elements.
We sell both fireplace mantels and tin ceilings in our store, so if you should love the look, now you know where can you get it! ~mb
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