11.8.11
Natural swimming pools
Living in a climate that gets all the four seasons and outdoor pool doesn't seem like the best idea since it will be out of function for half of the year. Few years ago I read an article about natural swimming pools and found it interesting but at the time I wasn't sure how long we were planning to stay at the current location and I kind of forgot about it. Years later I've been refreshing my memory of the natural pools since we have a little boy now who loves to swim and a pool on the backyard doesn't sound like a such a bad idea anymore. Instead of a ugly pool we could have nicely landscaped pool with no chemicals which our little boy swallows in water parks. Here are few cool ones I've seen as I've searched the subject more closely on-line.
The Daily Green has an article about natural pools:
One elegant, eco-friendly solution that has had enthusiastic supporters in Europe for decades is the so-called natural swimming pool, which is slowly beginning to gain buzz in the U.S. Natural swimming pools, often called swimming ponds across the Atlantic, can be beautiful oases of greenery and sustainability, as well as safe, fun places to take a dip.
Managed properly, natural swimming pools have crystal clear water and require no chemicals to maintain, as they are self-cleaning mini-ecosystems. "You can drink the water if you want to, and you don't necessarily have to take a shower," says Morgan Brown of Idaho-based Whole Water Systems, LLC. The natural pools designer says the systems also have lower maintenance costs than conventional pools, and their installation costs are not much more than standard designs.
And here is a diagram that tells you how to do the natural pool right:
The Daily Green has an article about natural pools:
One elegant, eco-friendly solution that has had enthusiastic supporters in Europe for decades is the so-called natural swimming pool, which is slowly beginning to gain buzz in the U.S. Natural swimming pools, often called swimming ponds across the Atlantic, can be beautiful oases of greenery and sustainability, as well as safe, fun places to take a dip.
Managed properly, natural swimming pools have crystal clear water and require no chemicals to maintain, as they are self-cleaning mini-ecosystems. "You can drink the water if you want to, and you don't necessarily have to take a shower," says Morgan Brown of Idaho-based Whole Water Systems, LLC. The natural pools designer says the systems also have lower maintenance costs than conventional pools, and their installation costs are not much more than standard designs.
And here is a diagram that tells you how to do the natural pool right:
10.8.11
9.8.11
Cuckoo clocks
Cuckoo clocks are so cool. Maybe annoying in the middle of the night when you're asleep and the clock hits midnight... ding ding ding ding ding..... My house is modern in style and the old fashioned cuckoo would look out of place but there are some very nice alternatives out there. I got mine from urban outfitters but CB2, Etsy, momentoitalia and lots of other sites and stores sell them. Here are few modern cuckoos that I like...
bObles
With almost a two-year-old in the house these look like so much fun and are pleasing to the eye unlike most of kids toys and furniture.
bObles are on sale right now on GILT web site www.gilt.com
www.bobles.dk
bObles are on sale right now on GILT web site www.gilt.com
www.bobles.dk
5.8.11
Bird alarm clock
I love birds and I hate alarm clocks. Usually I wake up on time every morning without setting an alarm clock. And it is amazing. But when I have an early meeting or a flight to catch alarm clock is necessary. And it is nice to know what time it is in a middle of the night when I wake up... I'm a bad sleeper... Alarm clocks are usually so ugly and unappealing but I love this. An item to add to my wish list!
To buy one to wake you up in the morning go to aplusrstore.com
To buy one to wake you up in the morning go to aplusrstore.com
Dustpan and broom
Dustpan + broom by Normann Copenhagen
To buy this beautiful and functional dustpan+broom combo go to aplusrstore.com
To buy this beautiful and functional dustpan+broom combo go to aplusrstore.com
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
