tag: antiques

DIY Antique Terra Cotta Pot

Last year's terra cotta pots look great. So do last century's. The problem can be new ones—virgin terra cotta can look so, well, orange. Your herbs deserve better. So we were excited at Gardenista…

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Accessories: Green Glass as Decor

We love watery green glass as an interior accent, and we love that it's a near-guaranteed find at your local thrift store, antique mall, or recycling bin. Find inspiration in these photos featuring co…

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Green Outdoor Weekend Activities

Summer has arrived here in Northern California and all this sunshine begs for fun things to do outside, which often also happen to be green. I tend to go outside at even the slightest hint of sunshine…

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Green Art

If you knew anything about me, you'd know that two of my most favorite things are glass (I don't care if it's beach glass, hand blown Chihuly or antique medicine bottles) and antiques (but I'm not int…

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Slow Design: Chairtastic in San Francisco

San Francisco scavenger and woodworking artist Josh Duthie of Chairtastic rehabs and revitalizes found and reclaimed chairs, thereby preserving both small pieces of architectural history and perfectly…

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Heirloom At Home

Are we replacing old items too often? Our culture has made it easier for companies to create disposable goods--or items designed to have a short life--that it's hard to separate what we need, from wha…

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