This weekend we are setting up shop outside and placing a canopy in front of our store. What for? For all those antique pickers in the greater Houston area. This Pickers Sale will have an assortment of worldly antiques to sort through and hopefully there's a little treasure to be found for everyone. Be like the American Pickers and find the greatest value in what was once someone elses. This vintage antique sale will be one to remember! You never know what you may find.  Your treasure awaits! 

The sale starts this Saturday through Monday (09/01/12 - 09/03/12).  Quantities very limited.

Imagine if your home were as earth friendly as it was functional. The home at 58 Stevens Street in Australia is just that. To be deemed zero-carbon, the home has to generate as much power as it uses thereby giving it no carbon footprint. Earthcare Developments worked with Officer Woods Architects and used software created by eTool to develop the Earth respecting townhome. Most of the materials to build the home were salvaged from the home site and 90% of whatever was left over was recycled. All of these fabulous Earth respecting facts aside, the home is beautiful and unique. Way to go to all involved!!!
(photos from Inhabitat and Earthcare Developments)

Just when you think you've seen every kind of house, someone comes along and presents something like this mobile beach cabin! Crosson, Clarke, Carnachan Architects created these "huts on sleds" in coastal erosion zones in New Zealand. The portability of the house is important because in these erosion zones the landscape can change drastically so being able to move the home to a more secure location is key. BUT, the house is not short on awesome! It accommodates a family of 5, has everything a house needs, can be closed up completely when not in use and looks good while doing all that! Sign me up!!
(photos from Remodelista)















 

In honor of most kids returning to school this week, I have been searching the net for interesting back to school ideas or really just anything school-ish. I came across some fun things that I thought worth sharing.

We use maps to help us get where we need to go. We use them as inspiration for the trips we will take one day. What about using them in your home decor? Throw a big one up on the wall, several small ones in frames or even with pillows. Maps offer a unique look to a room and they are educational too! : ) Check out these ideas.

Sure, one rug is good but two can look GREAT! Layer rugs of different textures, prints and colors to give your room a new look. Here's some inspiration.

Forget bricks and stucco! Let's go for an aluminum exterior! Dutchess House No. 1 (designed by Grzywinski+Pons) in Millerton, New York is so eye-catching with it's aluminum cladding, wooden panels and yellow doors. I really love the yellow doors! The interior is very simple and charming. And nature abounds just outside every door and window.
(home found via freshome - all photos from Grzywinski+Pons website)

InStyle Magazine loves High Fashion Home!! Well, they love our Calendar Clock Big Flip for sure! The clock was mentioned in the new September issue of InStyle. THANK YOU, INSTYLE!!!

Don't want to commit to one color or wallpaper design for an entire room?? Throw up an accent wall!! Problem solved. Paint it, wallpaper it, tile it! Check out these ideas!