It's a cold Michigan day today! Currently I'm blogging with a cup of hot chocolate (yummm) by my side. I recall this amazing home I first saw in Interiors magazine awhile back. It literally took my breath away. I think I dreamt about this home for at least two weeks... Continue reading

Take a blissful journey to the treetops of the tall pine forest in Haradas, Sweden and you'll find the Treehotel. It's the perfect model of sustainability with it's minimal eco-footprint and boasts spectacular views of the Lule River. There are 5 unique tree rooms. The architecture, furniture, lighting, and fabrics... Continue reading

Normally I feature home projects, however, this week is different! When I ran across this I just HAD to share it with you (especially for you "i" fans). The " iTree" is a unique iPhone and iPod docking station. It's made by hand and is expertly proportioned to produce optimum... Continue reading

This past year was a period of nesting. A very "yin" year. I have a 17 year old son who'll be graduating soon. I treasure anytime I get at home with him. Our "nest" is an eclectic mix of modern, mid-century, and minimalist design. When I want to "sooth the... Continue reading

As I'm thinking about gathering with family and friends this weekend I'm reminded of this amazing underground home by SeARCH. This underground home was constructed near the world famous thermal baths of Vals. It was originally built as a private holiday home but now you can rent the Villa Vals... Continue reading

Yes, this is a strawbale house! For those of you who've never heard of strawbale construction it's a method of building that uses strawbales covered in earthen plaster vs. conventional 2X4 or 2X6 framing, fiberglass insulation, vinyl siding, and drywall. There are many benefits of strawbale construction. For now I'll... Continue reading

This is one of my favorite bamboo houses. It was created by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. The materials are bamboo, glass, slate, and rice paper. It was inspired by the Great Wall of China. Bamboo is a rapidly renewable resource and was used here as both a structural and non-structural... Continue reading

I think this is the perfect project to start my blog with. What better inspiration for a creative space than the birthplace of invention - the garage. Tom Kundig designed this studio for photographer and filmmaker David Wild. The cast-in-place concrete box is made of 8" thick poured walls. It's... Continue reading

Welcome to Lisa's House Blogg! I'm so exicted to be here. Simply put ... this is a place to share some of my favorite home projects. The types of homes you'll see here are modern, natural, mid-century, sustainable, salvaged, or small. Admittedly, I'm a little obsessed with natural building so... Continue reading