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The Miura Ori screen is a lightweight, sturdy, and systematically textured window covering that utilizes the genius rigid origami Miura folding process to achieve it’s functional & elegant form. A Miura fold can be packed into an area no larger than one of the segments that make up the overall shape & it’s thickness is only restricted by the thickness of the folded material thereby reducing it’s overall weight & complexity. The u

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Tags: Origami, Origami Shade

Located in San Francisco, California this contemporary house was celebrate its new additional parts resulted from smart renovations by Terry & Terry Architecture. Caled the Alvarado Residences, this new luxury homes was redesigned with still maintain certain portions of this original Victorian layout, such as the compartmentalized front rooms and the wide hallway that contains the stairs and bathrooms and leads to the kitchen. Arranged in three level, this modern Californian house has a new structure at the rear of the house to be a series of interconnected, multi-functional open space for dining, cooking and common living. On the third floor, the architects added bedrooms/bathrooms, a large stair shaft, with a roof opening to allow light to reach the core of the house.

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Tags: Terry, Terry Architecture

    Here’s what you’ll need:
  • 1-2 heads of broccoli
  • 5-6 carrots
  • 3-4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • Dash of sea salt
  • Herbs of your choice: I used parsley, cilantro and dill
  • Lemon
    How to make:
  • Pull of the top part of the broccoli and toss into bowl.
  • Chop up the carrots and add to bowl with broccoli.
  • Mince the garlic and put into the bowl.
  • Sprinkle with olive oil and sea salt.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Put into oven at about 375-400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, transfer to bowl and add your herbs.
  • Zest lemon over the bowl and squeeze half of the lemon.
  • Mix it up again and serve.

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  • Roasted Broccoli and Carrots with Garlic and Herbs
  • Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Cauliflower with Balsamic Vinegar
  • Roasted Cauliflower and Leek Soup
  • Asparagus and Avocado Salad
  • Honey Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash, Apples and Walnuts
Tags: Herbs

D is for DUrso

The DUrso swivel chair is a relatively new addition to the Knoll portfolio, but has quickly become a customer favorite. It is a great solution for an open floor plan, allowing loungers the ability to be part of the action happening in any part of the home. Personalize the DUrso swivel chair with your choice of upholstery and base finish.

E is for Eames

Eames wire chair that is. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, the Eames wire chair by Herman Miller has great function and style. The chrome chair is available without a seat pad, with a leather seat pad, or with a leather seat and partially upholstered leather back.

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Id like to introduce GrowOrganic.com as a sponsor of Urban Organic Gardener. I spoke with Autumn, the Marketing Manager at Peaceful Valley Farm Garden Supply to learn more about the company. Heres the QA.

What does your company specialize in? We carry everything you need to grow organic. We’ve been your one-stop shop since 1976 for organics. We specialize in supplying the organic gardener and organic farmer with safe, natural organic fertilizers, pest control, growing supplies, seeds, and more! We also carry specialty seasonal items like organic garlic bulbs, organic onion transplants, organic seed potatoes, hundreds of varieties of fruit trees, not to mention bare root berries, veggies, and more.

Since we’ve been around since the beginning of the organic movement in the US, we have a wealth of knowledge and an amazing staff. Che

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