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How the cool kids organize their fruit

Jennifer Chait — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:07:22 +0000

If you’re looking to be a little more mod and a little less blah, when it comes to fruit, check out the ring, designed by German based joung myung lee.

Unique – yes. A little odd – yeah. Cool as sin – pretty much.

[The ring via Designboom]

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How the cool kids organize their fruit

Recycling Three Ways + Bonus Cow Idea

Jennifer Chait — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:22:47 +0000

In Humboldt, we lived on the beach, in a tiny house with no heat – just a woodstove. Cold often and tiny meant no one ever came over. We always had to meet people at the park or farmers market. That was sort of a bummer. The plus side was we also rarely had to tidy up – and that included our recycling. We’d just toss it onto the sun porch, and then on recycling day, scramble to get it into the ugly old bins. But, hey it worked.

Eventually, you decide you’d like nicer looking recycling bins to organize all the cans and paper. When that happened I went a hunting for some recycling bin options. Oddly I’ve been stock piling them and still use old bins. Sad. Still, it does mean I have some stellar ideas for you.

One of my favorite options regarding nice recycling bins, is one I’ve already blogged about – I hate rehashing stuff so you can read that post right here. As for the other options, well…

From Heal’s these awesome neutral colored Recycling Bins (UK mainland and Northern Ireland only) I’ve been hunting them down in the US for a bit now, still, lucky you if you live across the pond. These are some of the best looking recycling bags I’ve seen. Simple, nice colors, contemporary but not wacky noticeable. [via Latest Homes]

The 2-Bin Recycling Center from the Container Store. I’m not a white fan. I know I’m in the minority though, thus, these bins. I do like the design. They just sort of tuck all your recycling away nicely.

Or for some wacky fun you could always try some old school Feed the Cows Recycling Bins. Not that they’d fit well in the kitchen. [via the ever slick Apartment Therapy]

I have to find those cute natural colored bins here in the states. I love them. Although, that first set I linked to is pretty cool too. What are you looking for in recycling bin style? Sadly, there’s not much available. That’s probably why when something semi stylish comes up I start to gush.

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Evaluating Your Needs – Kitchen

Julie Bonner — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:36:56 +0000

Why do you feel the kitchen needs to be organized?

What bothers you most about the kitchen?

What do you like the most about your kitchen?

Do others in the house have a wish list for the kitchen? (A certain place to prepare lunches, coffee center, place to do homework)

Is there anything about the way it looks that bothers you? (Change the curtains, update appliances or countertops, dark brown cabinets which make room look very dark)

Do you currently have enough countertop space to prepare meals and store appliances?

Do you have enough refrigerator and freezer space?

Do you have adequate cabinet or shelf space?

Can you adjust your cabinet shelves?

Aside from cooking, what else do you do in this room? (eat, pay bills, use the computer, watch tv, talk on the telephone, entertain friends)

What would you like to be able to do in this area that you can not do now?

Do you have enough light?

What general kitchen decor style do you want or are you happy with it as is?

Is there anything you like about a friends’ kitchen you have seen or one in a magazine?

Do you like the color scheme of your kitchen or would you like to change it?

Will young children be using the kitchen?

Does anyone using the kitchen have special needs?

Who is the primary cook?

Is the primary cook right handed ot left handed?

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