Okoboji House by San Francisco Besid MinDay

September 25, 2011 – 9:30 pm

Naturalness of a building element lies in the design and character as well as materials used to support the traditional system. Some much time will we spend to live in a house we cannot expect? In the new form and beauty of the structure that has been born from the foundation that stands beside the river makes a very positive impression. You will see some elements of the specified by the architect to give birth to new and comfortable atmosphere. An ordinary house we live in now will be our friend forever.

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HOMESCHOOLING

September 25, 2011 – 8:26 pm

This month marks the beginning of our family’s 21st year of homeschooling. It’s because of God’s grace that we’ve been in this adventure for over two decades; and it’s only by God’s grace that I can confidently say, “We’re still in it for the long-haul!”

On this theme, Lindsay had a few questions:

Q. LINDSAY @ PASSIONATE HOMEMAKING:  What was your original vision and goal for choosing to homeschool your children, and how have you kept that vision burning for over 20 years?

A. ANN @ MISSION-MIND

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Olive Leaf

September 25, 2011 – 3:52 pm

Olive leaf • Genus: Olea europaea • Prefers dry, rocky soil• Traditionally used to reduce fever• According to Botanist James A. Duke, Iranians use an olive leaf decoction to cure coughs, while in Algeria, olive leaves are chewed to relieve toothaches.• Zones 8 to 10

Olive leaf extract (Olea europaea) is derived, as you might guess, from the leaves of the olive tree. According to Greek myth, the olive tree was a gift to humankind from the goddess Athena, so she might win a coveted city from Poseidon. Zeus was enchanted by the tree and its ability to heal wounds, cure illness, provide fuel for lamps and nourish the body. The city

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Truffle, Camouflage Shelter by Ensamble Studio

September 25, 2011 – 12:06 pm

Spanish Studio Ensamble have created ‘la trufa’ (the truffle), a small shelter in costa de morte, in the north of spain.

To build the Truffle, contractors dug a large hole, compacted the excavated soil around the cavity to form a rough retaining wall, stacked hay bales inside, and poured concrete over them.Once the concrete set, workers removed the compacted soil formwork to reveal an amorphous, boulder-like mass impregnated with a rough texture and an earthen color.

The Truffle is a piece of nature built with earth, full of air. A s

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