Mon Bella - a lovely Kits neighbourhood joint

Mon Bella opened in 2008 in the former Vintropolis and Industry restaurant space. They are French/Italian (hence the “bistoria” tagline) ... has adjusted the menu and the restaurant is introducing “seasonal” offerings in addition to the regular ... and noodles together is kind of iffy. House salad: mixed greens, beet croutons. Fresh and simple [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:36:30

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Chantel’s Design Dilemma

When we heard Chantel’s cries for help with her living room, we swooped in to whip up something swanky ... go. As for the rest of the seating, we have (in various areas of the house) the sofa, loveseat, armchair ... is bursting with potential. And the addition of some serene and beachy greens and blues will really [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 21:47:32

Making Blago a shoe-in

Former Chicagoan Dave Buchen writes to express his frustration at the failure of Illinois's political class to get off the dime on the Blagojevich ... , and go to his house in Ravenswood manor and leave a shoe on his front lawn. Will it take 100,000 ... go, and the addition of a green scarf or hat or ribbon during these cold months would be an easy and [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 01:43:44

Decor - Green Home Moving Sensation Wins California&;039;s Highest Environmental Honor

Who would have thought house moving can be as stressful on trees and landfills as it is on the old marriage? ... . Hard-to-recycle, colored plastic bleach bottles from your laundry room and other unwanted ... , we just grind them up and make new ones." In addition to the containers, Brown makes green packing [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 09:00:00

January Green Tech Meetup Recap

After a month off in December, the Green Tech Meetup returned to a packed house which may necessitate a change of venue for future meetings ... month to power traditional lanterns. The company plans to use an Avon like sales model with local ... customers in financing purchases. Future plans include attempts to generate additional revenue through [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:35:48

Permits, Plans, and Partial Demolition in Pac Heights

The listing for 1629-1635 Green St ... , contemporary addition ("Cape Cod/ultra modern") to the existing be-shingled 3,000 sq ft structure ... . actually includes two homes on a double lot: a charming 1917 front house that's ready for move [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 21:40:02

RuralZED Zero Carbon Eco Homes

I've been intrigued by ZEDfactory ever since I first started seeing their homes and designs ... , RuralZED is more than a house, it's a system for developing zero carbon, zero energy, healthy homes ... , and if not, it will probably have a green roof. All of this is in addition to the efficient design [more...]

Date: 2008-08-19 19:32:30

Decor - Digging for a Library of Mod Inspiration

So much new design is derived from the classics. I often reference the 60s house of my childhood in the San Fernando Valley when styling a space, ... an entire green section for energy-saving home designs.         In addition to the books, the site [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 12:00:00

A Green Remodel: Making a Cottage Modern

BEFORE: TWO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OWNERS, A GUTTING, AND 14 DUMP TRUCKS WORTH OF FILL LATER: Hello, Cottage Living, are you reading? ... of Charlottesville. A very small addition that accommodates a new bathroom was added to the house’ [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 19:17:09

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