Do you compost?

I have been wanting to start a compost bin in my kitchen for the longest time. Then the lazy bug hit. I wondered how it was at all possible to compost in an NYC apartment. The result is I'm still tossing all those delicious (to a worm at least) scraps down my sink and in my trash. But wait, thanks to NY Compost there are no more excuses. Even for us city dwellers without a garden. You toss it and they pick it up. Easy.

Now the search for a fitting compost bin starts. I don't want it to stand out like a sore thumb on my beautiful open plan counters or to smell like the diaper pail I keep very hidden. I also don't want guests thinking it's a cookie jar and dipping their paws in there. The choice is vast and I'm at a loss. Here are some that caught my eye for one reason or another. I appreciate any advice.

Bamboo Compost Bin

Chef n' Eco Crock Compost Bin

Norpro Compost Bin

Norpro Compost Bin

Oggi Deluxe Compost Bin

Oxo Goodgrips Compost Bin

Clean Air Distributing 2552 Compost Bin

Mr. Eco Compost Bin

Spring Cleaning

As it's that time of year when most people feel like de-cluttering, I thought this would be a perfect post. My life, I feel, is un-declutterable (new word I think) but I can do something with my desk and these cute little houses might just be that kick in the rear I need to get started.

Under my Roof is a new project by artist Christian Vivanco and they are inspired by the very traditional red roofed cottages and typical dollhouses. You can create a whole little village on your desk by mixing and matching the three house variations. Let the cleansing begin!

Sprinkles Delight

It was just a matter of time before it had to happen, but sometimes it still takes me by surprise how fast technology is moving. The first cupcake ATM is here! Now that I have recovered I am installing one in my kitchen.

If you want to see it in action check out the following video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jlLQbL2Rv2I

Unfortunately it's only in LA for now, but I feel it is a matter of time before NYC is hit hard and flirting with the cute guy behind the counter will be a thing of the past. Oh but I can have a cupcake at 2am.. that might make up for it.

Spring Art Class

As the weather is turning it makes me want to be outside ALL the time. Unfortunately (or fortunately, not sure yet) I still have a napping toddler, which gives me time to research ways to bring the outside in. This is a super fun craft I've had my eye on for a long time (and the drift wood in the closet to prove it).

Driftwood monsters!

All you'll need is:

• Driftwood
• Acrylic Paint
• Wood Glue
• Paintbrush

The best part is that you can't go wrong. Any combination will create a unique monster creature just for you!

Shavings Portraits

These are just su fun.. and would make some awesome wall art if framed and enlarged.

Pencil shavings by Kyle Bean for Wallpaper Handmade 2011