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Look close — look real close — and you'll notice that these little contraptions are actually Angel-Devil designed earphones. Created by Green House, these dual personality earphones are available in a variety of colors (red, pink, black, fuchsia), and come with their own matching storage stand. Get your own set for $30. Read more
It's hard enough to remember to put on sunscreen when you leave the house, but now you also need to make sure your sunscreen is safe to use. The Environmental Working Group has just released its 2012 Sunscreen Guide, and in order to make the list, a sunscreen must be free of oxybenzone and retinyl palmitate, not have an SPF above 50, and must be broad spectrum (protects against both UVA and UVB Read more
If you're itching for a culinary adventure, there's no need to leave your home! Escape to Avery Island for a crawfish feast with Food Orleans. This was my lunch. I ate it all. Avery Island is a gorgeous place; it's surrounded by a long lace of bayous, has plenty of wildlife roaming around freely (deer, bears, raccoons, alligators), and houses the beautiful Jungle Gardens and Bird Sanctuary. Read more
It's important for your home to be a place of tranquility and relaxation — especially the bedroom. We've got a few quick tips for making the most of your space without breaking the bank. Display items you already have around the house as artwork. Calendars and magazines have great images that you can crop to fit frames. Or for a high-impact effect, hang old records grouped together. Mix and Read more
Sustainable design has many facets. Whether it's incorporating unique architecture that maximizes light exposure, furnishing with reclaimed materials, or reducing carbon emissions with green power, these houses showcase the best in innovative eco practices and stunning design. Many of them are also fittingly located in breathtaking environments, where farmlands, seashores, and jungles complement Read more
Taco night is a rarity in my house. For some reason, I just can't wrap my head around getting all the ingredients prepared and laying everything out for easy assembly. Fortunately, I found a way to get my fill of taco night flavors in a fast and easy (and healthy!) salad form. My recipes tend to be inspired by beautiful produce, and when I got my hands on some stunning purple radishes, I knew Read more
This lakeside Texas home is bathed in blues and greens. — Houzz Embrace Spring color with these fresh floral ideas. — House Beautiful Wow — this backyard fountain spouts fire. — Stylelist Home Take an international tour of inspiring doors. — EcoSalon This hot office desk will add modern romance to your work life. — Elle Decor Yes, there are painless ways to go green. Here are Read more
Now that tax day is over, it's time to think about your next move — what to do with your refund. Many of you may become a few thousand dollars richer, because the average tax refund this year is about $3,000, according to IRS agency chief Douglas H. Shulman. Although I've been seeing a few Facebook statuses about using the money to buy a new pair of shoes or bags, there are more financially Read more
Watch as the White House garden turns into a yoga studio — Mind Body Green Is your nail polish on the most toxic list? Think twice before your next mani — Cafe Mom Mingle away your middle: how to lose weight without missing happy hour — Fitness The pics don't lie. See just how much sugar is in your favorite drink — Fitnessista Skip the takeout and make healthy ponzu Asian chicken — Read more
If you're in Chicago, IL, for Earth Day, you'd be well served to spend the day at the Museum of Science and Industry touring the 2011 Smart Home: Green + Wired exhibit. Located on the museum's grounds, the fully-functioning, three-story modular home has been redesigned with help from Chicago interior furnishing store Scout and tech partner Gizmodo. If you want a sneak peek of the house, or, like Read more
