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1. Here’s a good start: Choose Organic or, even better, Bio-dynamic Wines.  Read more at Real Simple/Blog.           2. Support Clean beaches by buying a T-Shirt made out of beach trash. Featured at Art Basil Miami, these organic-cotton Loomstate T-shirts by Barbara de Vries are available exclusively at Barney’s Co Op via Ecouterre.            3. Plant a tree, or spend more time in one.  See amazing eco tree house or this Family Tree House in Mission Hills by Salfdie Rabines via Re-Nest.  There are more great inspirations of tree house designs at Inhabitat.         4. Yoga is a Hindu word that means union. Traditionally, it refers to that mind-body-spirit connection that we seek, in a world where mass-produced items often harm our health and the environment. It’s really key to make sure our  gear is in line with that union.”  says Feel Good Style     5. If you are feeling over the top or just looking for a new vehicle, the Phoenix is the first biodegradable car.  This elegant roadster was made in 10 days from bamboo and rattan by Kenneth Cobonpue and Abrect Birkner.  See more about it at Inhabitat.         6.  Buy Recycled Goods like this Recycled Penta Lamp by Luca Casarotto via Yanko design.

See a Green Roof on our Net Zero, Platinum LEED Beach House project here.

More ideas:  Visit Wikihow OR buy this book: Do One Green Thing: Saving the Earth Through Simple, Everyday Choices.

 

Happy Earth Day to All of You.

Happy Birthday John! ..If I had a Million Dollars..

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…………………………….this would be your birthday package…

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1. For your Love of Flying-A Sexy New Airplane, like the Piaggio 180 Avanti II.   2. Because I love it when you let your hair down a bit with a good MartiniKauffman Luxury Vintage Vodka (Rated in the Top 10 by Gayot.)   3. For your love of Technology and the Great Outdoors-A Weatherproof HDTV by Ciil.. You can even put it in the pool, if you want. (Read more at the Luxist).   4. Ok, this one might be a little for me too..A trip to Africa, your choice of any of these Amazing & Luxurios Safari Lodges, recomended by Spot Cool Stuff.  and  5. Because you have high style with a little bit of Funk mixed in, I think a Ron & Ron Coat would be great on you!  Even if it’s not your thing, YOU MUST go to their official site and listen.  A good groove to set the tone on your day.  And,  p.s. ..I hope it’s not too much of a let down when you return home from Honolulu to find your real gift…  From one down-to-earth dreamer to another, Happy Birthday Darlin’.

John’s Gorgeous..(finds for the day).

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Three Reasons We Decided to Book A Cruise

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Honestly,  John  and I are not really “Cruise Ship” people but it seems that we have actually booked a cruise this summer to celebrate my bla bla big birthday.

The first reason:  It is a relatively cheap way to see a part of the world that we have always wanted to see. When you add up hotels, food, and travel from location to location to go from Venice to the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia and a few Greek Islands ending in Athens it’s simply more efficient and cheaper to do it on a cruise ship.

We picked Seabourn,  a well- known Luxury Cruise Line with smaller very luxurious ships. In fact, they call them yachts. As John and I are very interested in yachting, we will be able to enjoy the ports of call on this cruise almost as if we were on large private yacht. We certainly will be able to enjoy the fantasy we see as we arrive at these glamourous harbors. Plus, we’ll enjoy the loads of toys and fun off the stern even when at anchor.

Dubrovnik, Croatia

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Snuggle Up with a Great Modern Fireplace

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April showers are headed our way for the weekend, and it  sounds like a good time to snuggle in with a warm fire. They say we may even see snow on our Santa Barbara Mountains.  It is such a wild juxtoposition to have a backdrop of snow on the mountains that cradle our palm-tree-laden coastline.

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1. Edilkamin- via: Seasonal Home Decoration Blog,  2. Renaud De Poorter and Femke Holdrinet Design via: Remodelista,    3.Outdoor Fireplace via: Lyring, 4. Planika Fireplace via: NaBuzz,    5.  Interior Complex,    6. Bloch-Design,   7. Acacio Viegas Pereira via Indecorat,  8. Daniel Hertzell Design via: Remodelista,

Top Photo: Spark Fireplace via: Apartment Therapy

 


Time to Check Out the California Wildflowers

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Spring is in the air.. up and down the coasts ..and over the mountains. What a great time to pack a picnic and your camera and go for a scenic drive.

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The predominate flowers in this picture are Phacelia , Blazing Star , & Tidy Tips: Frank Kee Photographer

Desert Wildflowers is a great site that shows you what is blooming out there and lets explorers, such  as yourself, post pictures.  There’s tons of great information on identification as well.

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Clockwise: Donna Reports: Anza Borrego desert State Park,   John Reports: Lake County,   Lori Reports: Death Valley, Rollin Reports: Joshua Tree,    John Reports: Northern California and Mountains,   CK Reports: Our Local Figueroa Mountain, Lara Reports: San Bernardino

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