Like deep dish pizza, prop comics, and nude beaches, there seems to be no gray area when it comes to shipping container homes: some people truly love them while others despise them.

Well, if this igloo doesn’t beat them all.

Green Toys turn high-density polyethylene milk jug castaways into pretty neat playthings for kids, from salad and pizza to a bouquet self-assembly sets. SPONSOR We broadcast our email newsletters with Campaign Monitor SPONSOR

Many of us have had such a mild winter that it’s easy to forget that it’s February. With a smattering of rainy days and no freezing nights, I’ve decided to stop ignoring my garden this weekend and do a bit of tidying.

Shopping at stationary stores, the beautiful paper sold by the sheet in brilliant colors and patterns always catches my eye. Many times they are thicker, more decorative and more expensive than the thinner gift wrap that is sold on a roll, but are so pretty that I would love to find an excuse to buy them

I recently came across the Eadie chair and was struck by the combination of colorful, comfortable design and handmade, eco-friendly craftsmanship, a combination that’s incredibly refreshing.

Is this dreary gray winter getting you down? If so, wipe off your boots and brighten up your home with this easy DIY wooden doormat from Martha Stewart.

Need some inspiration for your kitchen? Check out these great ideas from our house tours

The MYZ House in Nagano, Japan, was designed by architecture and design firm no.555 and epitomizes the concept of living simply. It blends into the natural environment with its large windows and elegant use of materials such as wood and concrete. The scale and proportion, coupled with the layout of the interior gives a spacious feeling to a small home.