Offbeat Homes

June 11th, 2007

Green Is The New Black

Or so that’s what I hear. Heard, to be exact, last night on the Red, Hot, & Green special on HGTV. I’d like to take this moment to point out that I did list this show as an “Offbeat Hot” last week. Turns out I was right. This show was very cool.
I felt that the […]

By Jennifer Chait -- 3 comments

June 9th, 2007

Lazy Weekend Defenestration Post

I’m actually not lazy. I wish I was. My ideal day would be to spend my time battling out which show to watch tomorrow evening; Red, Hot, & Green on HGTV or The Food Network Challenge. You’d think the networks would get together and plan their schedules according to my time preferences — but no, […]

By Jennifer Chait -- 5 comments

June 8th, 2007

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

Goofy? What can I say, I do love Bowie.
Seriously though, we do have a change here at Offbeat Homes. Adam Marquart has (unfortunately) decided to step down from his Offbeat blogging position and move on to some different adventures. Which leaves you, our great readers, all alone with me. Wah, ha, ha ha ha. Actually, […]

By Jennifer Chait -- 0 comments

June 6th, 2007

Grow Your Garden Higher, (Literally)

Why just enjoy your garden underfoot? The hippest (and greenest) in new green roof design allows you to enjoy your garden overhead as well. January’s Custom Home Magazine reports that, “Between 2004 and 2005, total green roof square footage grew 80 percent in the U.S.” What’s this mean to home owners? Green roofing reduces cooling […]

By Jennifer Chait -- 5 comments

June 6th, 2007

Mod Style Shopping

Need a birthday gift for your hippest friend? A little something for your favorite artist? Our pals over at PrairieMod have a fresh new online store with hot products that will accentuate your cool lifestyle and offbeat home.
You can vote for your favorite coaster set and tee-shirt, (I voted for the Architectural Revolution Tee). Suggest […]

By Jennifer Chait -- 0 comments

June 5th, 2007

Pack Up The Van, It’s Road Trip Time!

That’s right; it’s road trip time. In just a few short weeks it’s time for the annual Taos Solar Music Festival. From the TSMF homepage:

“Come experience good music, interactive alternative energy displays and exquisite views at the 9th Annual Taos Solar Music Festival in Kit Carson Park in downtown Taos, New Mexico. Taos is […]

By Jennifer Chait -- 0 comments

June 4th, 2007

Offbeat Hot & Offbeat Not: Week One

Cool, extraordinary, and funky style homes and other buildings will always be considered hot around these parts. But an offbeat style can expand beyond structures; into the way we live, think, and dream. What’s the next hot thing in the world of offbeat homes? What’s the current hot issues in your offbeat world? What’s ice […]

By Jennifer Chait -- 2 comments

June 2nd, 2007

Do You Ever Just Feel Like…

Spending the better part of the day in bed with a good book?
How about spending the better part of the day in a bed that is a book?
House of Books, designed by world famous artist, Livio De Marchi, is a livable wood sculpture. The walls, furniture, roof; all designed around the theme of books. […]

By Jennifer Chait -- 8 comments

June 1st, 2007

WOW! How To Build An Offbeat House In Just One Day!

Sorry, I don’t think that’s possible. Well, maybe… you could pull this off:

I did, however, want to get your attention — so that I could say… Welcome!
If you’re a regular visitor, welcome back. If you’re a first time visitor, you’re in for some fun. I’m Jennifer, the newest Offbeat Homes blogger. My goal as […]

By Jennifer Chait -- 4 comments

June 1st, 2007

Giving A Offbeat Keeping Castle Tip

Maybe this is not a new tip, in fact I think I read it somewhere. You may even be a well organized, Keeping The Castle afficionado. If you are, well….I am not sure what to say but for the majority of us, this is one of those so easy it just might catch on.
We recently […]

By Adam -- 0 comments