Leave The Light On
Posted by: kaddoz on: March 8, 2010
At the House of European Design store on Jackson street in San Francisco. Don’t bring the fire marshalls to your house when you have this lamp on. The ingenious design is a simple play on your eyes as the match appears to never go out and looks fully exposed to a possible fire hazard. The brass ‘match’ sits on a porcelain cube and as the oil lamp burns, the match sits there, as if it’s just about to burn out but it never does. The cube measures 3.5 inches. It was designed by Julia Thesenfitz, known for her innovative and clever designs. Find here.
Which Generation is Greener?
Posted by: kaddoz on: March 3, 2010
Is one generation more environmentally responsible than another? A survey from the Pew Research Center says no.
The four generations surveyed—Millennials Gen-Xers, Boomers and Silents—participate in environmentally-conscious behavior to roughly the same degree.
As an example, recycling from the home—the most popular way for all generations to exibit their greenness—is done by 69% of Millennials (19-29 ), 77% of Gen-Xers (30-45), 72% of Boomers (45-65) and 77% of the Silent generation (65+).
Over 50% of consumers in all generations buy green products, even if they are more expensive.
When food shopping, the Silent generation is least likely to buy organic. Gen-Xers are the most likely—with 38% saying they try to buy organic even if it costs more.
Overall, though, the Pew researchers found income seemed to be a greater factor in making green purchases than age: 63% of Millennials with an income over $75,000 say they buy environmentally friendly products, while less than half with an income less than $30,000 try to buy green products.
From emarketergreen.com
Because San Franciscans Are Gourmets
Posted by: kaddoz on: March 1, 2010
It is well known that San Franciscans love food ! The multi-culturals city offers a wide selection of restaurants with cuisine from all over the world. Tasty , healthy those are the words that count for San Franciscans. From ferry building market to the various little stores that offer tasty ingredients there is no doubt that San Franciscans also like to cook for themselves or for guests. That is why the city has multiple little stores dedicated to the Art of cooking. Find more here.
Talk On Energy
Posted by: kaddoz on: February 23, 2010
At TED2010, Bill Gates unveils his vision for the world’s energy future, describing the need for “miracles” to avoid planetary catastrophe and explaining why he’s backing a dramatically different type of nuclear reactor. The necessary goal? Zero carbon emissions globally by 2050.
Péché Mignon
Posted by: kaddoz on: February 18, 2010
The Owner of Péché Mignon says : Péché Mignon which in French means “guilty pleasure” is the story of a dream come true. A native from France, I moved from Paris to San Francisco in 2005 to achieve a 14 year old dream to live in the City by the Bay.
My wish was to bring with me what I love about France, most importantly, the French lifestyle. The easiest way for me to do that was to import unique, stylish, and sophisticated daily home accessories.
I like to surround myself with traditional products that represent France and share them with my clients. My goal is to introduce well crafted French home accents to anyone that has a passion for beauty.
I opened Péché Mignon in 2005, a unique French home décor store into which I poured my heart. At Péché Mignon, our mission statement is to celebrate and promote all the wonderful qualities French products are known for: a certain sense of style, impeccable quality and unique creativity.
At Péché Mignon, we take sincere pride in our products and services. Being a small business allows us to focus on customer service and to be particularly attentive to your needs and expectations. We created this website with the highest security standards available, we ship your order quickly and we only charge you credit card once your order is shipped.
Not only do we strive to bring the best of France to your door: we also want you to have an easy and pleasant experience! Find Peche Mignon! here.
Tea&Pot Infuser Combo
Posted by: kaddoz on: February 17, 2010
What kept us from enjoying the incredible flavor of loose teas for far too long was the hassle factor. Let’s face it: tea bags are simple and loose tea is messy and irritating. Until now. My wonderful Aunt Ro got me one of these infuser pots and for a while it just sat in its box as I was sure it was yet another BS contraption I would hate and trash. But it’s the real deal and converted Jack and I to full-time loose tea drinkers. Also, we’ve been using the same one for 2 years and it hasn’t worn out. Here’s how it works, so cinchy even I who literally cannot empty the dryer lint trap without calling the fire department for assistance can do it. You boil your water. You dump a teaspoon of tea in the infuser pot. You fill the infuser pot with your boiling water. You wait 3 or 4 minutes depending on how strong you want your tea. (Or combine all those steps using the microwave.) You set the infuser pot on your tea cup (it works on any size cup). A magical valve (I swear this company has made a FORTUNE on this thing) releases all the tea into your cup and the icky tea leaves stay in the pot. Enjoy your tea. The company says (there are actual printed directions in the box you get) that you can then put it in the dishwasher but we just rinse it out, you can do whatever you want there’s no law about it as far as we know.looflac .Find here.
Indoor Sky Diving Bay Area
Posted by: kaddoz on: February 16, 2010
Earn Your Wings – the most popular first-time-flyer package. Earn Your Wings with two flights in the vertical wind tunnel, the equivalent flight time of three tandem skydives. You also get your training session, use of all the flight gear, hands on personal assistance from an instructor and a personalized flight certificate. Find here.
Getaway Hot Air Balloon Flight
Posted by: kaddoz on: February 15, 2010
Hot Air Balloons in Napa Valley float almost silently above the trees, hillsides, fields, and vineyards. You will see the Napa Valley wine country in a way that ground-bound travelers never will. Napa Valley hot air balloon rides are one of the most exhilarating experiences you will ever enjoy. Your hot air balloon rises with the roar of the burners and then floats in silence, drifting with the wind as your overlook wine country’s majestic landscape. You won’t feel the wind; you are a part of it – barely realizing you’re moving. This Napa hot air balloon flight experience with Balloons Above the Valley includes: * pick up and return services to your hotel or bed & breakfast are available; * an hour flight narrated by your pilot; * certificate of ascension; and, * a Champagne Brunch overlooking the Napa River. Find your balloon Getaway here.
Food Miles
Posted by: kaddoz on: February 12, 2010
The vast majority of energy used in the U.S. food system (around 80 percent) goes to processing, packaging, transporting, storing, and preparing food.
Produce in the U.S. travels, on average, 1300 – 2000 miles from farm to consumer. Since 1970, truck shipping has dramatically increased, replacing more energy efficient transportation by rail and water.
Local food systems can reduce “food miles” and transportation costs, offering significant energy savings. Consumers also benefit from fresher, better-tasting, and more nutritious food, while more food dollars stay within rural communities. 
Valentine Tango
Posted by: kaddoz on: February 11, 2010
Argentine tango is a uniquely romantic, exciting, sexy, mesmerizing style of tango. Other kinds of tango tend to be very bold and sharp and not so romantic. In contrast, Argentine tango can be soft and flowing as well as fast and exciting. That’s what makes Argentine Tango so appropriate for a dance of love at wedding receptions and other parties. It also explains why people will dance Argentine tango all night long without the need to switch to other dances. Find here.
Eat Out Local
Posted by: kaddoz on: February 9, 2010
Local Kitchen and Wine Merchant is a neighborhood restaurant and wine bar on Rincon Hill. They serve lunch and dinner daily, and Sunday brunch on the weekends.
Stop in and relax over a glass of wine at their wine bar have a meal at a private table or hunker down at their long communal table (perfect for rubbing elbows with the neighbors) and dig into their Cal-Italian menu – wood-fired pizzas, roasted chicken, homemade pastas, and more.
Gift Idea for the Scented Candle Lover
Posted by: kaddoz on: February 8, 2010
“Our soy candles are much-loved. How much? Probably not as much as Jesus but certainly as much as Snoopy. Here’s an easy way to share the love, in a delightfully aromatic collection of our three most popular soywax candles. This gift includes one Signature, one Sweetgrass and one Spa soywax candle, each packaged in a totable 4-ounce metal tin. ” from Nancy Boy store , find here.
Dinner Party ?
Posted by: kaddoz on: February 6, 2010
One of the sweetest gift ideas for a dinner party. The hostess will be delighted. Those macarons come from a tiny patisserie in San Francisco . They are colorful and taste as good as those from La duree in Paris. Find more here.
The Nice Story Of Fair Trade
Posted by: kaddoz on: February 5, 2010
The Fair Trade activity concerns essentially the food sector . Fair Trade is a growing activity that is sustainable . It empowers communities of people from developing countries . It gives them independency. The Fair Trade is probably one of the best known way for our globalized economy .
Green Award
Posted by: kaddoz on: February 4, 2010
The San Francisco Small Business Network Awards 2009 Green Business of the year to Philippe Becker, strategic branding and packaging and design agency.
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Comment Our Ideas
Posted by: kaddoz on: February 10, 2010
Kaddoz features a new Comment function within its gift detail page. Now, users are able to comment on any items and sharing it on their facebook walls. Have a look at our Shiny ideas for this Valentine’s WE here.