Archive for the 'outdoors' Category

Egg Vase.

A recycled egg container becomes a sweet little vase in the hands of Brazilian designer Patricia Naves. Look for more of her invovative designs on her company Oiti’s website.

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The Bean Pod.

This is a great idea for apartment dwellers who love fresh herbs but don’t have the space to grow them in. The Bean Pod adheres to your window using a strong suction cup so all you need is a flat glass surface, a little daily watering and in a couple weeks you’ll be enjoying your own fresh herbs. The Pod [...]

X-Rated Park Planters.

At first glance these planters resemble a simple and serene park scene but if you look a little closer there’s more going on here than meets the eye. Designer Tristan Zimmermann was inspired by the art of bonsai when he created his Park Planters but it seems as if the park he modeled his works on [...]

BBQ on the Down-low.

The weather hasn’t exactly been warm in NYC this week and I am finding myself yearning for those lazy summer days. One of my favorite summer activities has always been to barbecue however city living isn’t exactly conducive to cooking outdoors. Friends have told me if you’re smooth about it and you can find a [...]

Remodeled Pots.

For all you gardeners out there check out these clever pots by design house Post Fossil. No need to repot plants as they grow, simply add another ring to the exsisting pot, add some soil and your plant has a newly remodeled home.

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