Travel: Chichu Art Museum, Naoshima, Japan

Over the break we enjoyed a fleeting visit to the Benesse art site on Naoshima Island in Japan. Having stayed in Takamatsu, we caught a 50 m...

Travel: Chichu Art Museum, Naoshima, Japan 2012-01-12T14:08:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Wow, what a day!

People p78 What a day we had Friday! An article about our lifestyle came out in People magazine and we went live with solar! The solar insta...

Wow, what a day! 2012-01-07T14:29:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

A personal view on the ideal Christmas

A few years ago, my holiday traditions consisted of the following steps. Each year, shortly after Thanksgiving, I would kick start the seaso...

A personal view on the ideal Christmas 2012-01-05T15:22:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Ratna's Story

Ratna's Chicken Supplier This week, Ratna shares her experience with Zero Waste in China. I always enjoy getting a point of view from f...

Ratna's Story 2011-12-14T21:27:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Our new look

Those of you who haven't picked up our latest issue yet may not know that we've undergone a bit of a redesign, courtesy of the lovel...

Our new look 2011-12-07T12:55:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Brian MacKay-Lyons: Tickets on sale now!

The international member of our Home of the Year jury, Canadian architect Brian MacKay-Lyons, will visit New Zealand in February to help cho...

Brian MacKay-Lyons: Tickets on sale now! 2011-12-04T19:41:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Our new cover

Our new cover features an outdoor room on Great Barrier Island, designed by Lance and Nicola Herbst of Herbst Architects and photographed by...

Our new cover 2011-12-01T18:38:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Frustrating yearly tally, cheered up by Solar

Yep! By the look of the blog, you’ve guessed it! We are getting solar! Solar has been on our wish list for years but with Scott quitting his...

Frustrating yearly tally, cheered up by Solar 2011-12-01T14:25:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Becca's Story

This week, Becca shares her journey with us. I love her writing style and how she and her family have evolved in the past year! "thanks...

Becca's Story 2011-11-29T13:07:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Zero Waste can save and make you money this holiday season!

 Long before I ever heard about the term, businesses adopted Zero Waste to make their processes more efficient and financially wise. Gra...

Zero Waste can save and make you money this holiday season! 2011-11-21T17:48:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Incoming: Brian MacKay-Lyons, Canadian architect extraordinaire

We're delighted to announce, along with our Home of the Year partners Altherm Window Systems, that the international member of our Home ...

Incoming: Brian MacKay-Lyons, Canadian architect extraordinaire 2011-11-16T18:30:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Chevanne's Story

Thanks so much for your submissions, and please keep them coming! Our first guest is: Chevanne. Coincidently, Chevanne posted one of my favo...

Chevanne's Story 2011-11-09T14:48:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown