Dwell on Design opened today at the Los Angeles Convention Center and I was eager to walk through and see some of the new products on display. These are my HOT picks from the show. Molo modular walls enable you to create an additional room or change the shape of a space in minutes. Accordion-fold paper...

With winter fast approaching, we spoke with our friend Esther at Blinds.com about energy efficiency and window treatments. She offered these tips we think you'll find interesting. "Like turning lights off and taking shorter showers, installing energy efficient window treatments makes a huge...

Take a tour of this spectacular, open-plan Calabasas ranch house that was recently profiled in the L.A. Times . The home uses energy-efficient lighting design elements throughout. Says the architect, "An energy-saving lighting control system was installed, with digital technology that allows individual...

Everyone these days wants to save money and be energy saving. Apartment renters face some additional hurdles in their quest to be Green, however. After all, as a renter you don't own your place and making big changes is a lot harder. Even little things can add up, though, so there are still plenty...

I'm definitely digging this desk light design which features track lighting technology. The head attaches magnetically anywhere on the length of the pole making it infinitely adjustable. Three LED bulbs in the bullet head offer bright light and energy efficient operation. This desk lamp only uses...

BlogHer, the annual mom-blogger gathering, is being held this year in New York City, August 6 & 7, at the Hilton Hotel. I was intrigued to read this post about the hotel's energy efficient lighting and the conference's efforts to make the event as green as possible. "90 percent of all...

The folks at HowCast have posted this video on quick tips to make your bathroom more energy efficient. Click above to take a look. Their first step? Install energy saving CFL light bulbs (have you made the switch to CFL bulbs yet?) To their list of tips (like lo-flow shower heads) we'd also add that...

Another quick roundup of some links and articles that we've discovered lately. Settle into a comfy chair and dig in! Blog Your Decorating Hotline offers a Top 10 list of go Green ideas that includes the energy efficient National Geographic outdoor lights . Our Autumn Branch Tower Lamp caught the...

Every day is Earth Day, but today we celebrate! Check out www.EarthDay.org and the lively Earth Day Network Facebook page for a comprehensive look at the events surrounding Earth Day 2010, and find ways to get involved and do your part. Couple of fun facts about Earth Day: -The first Earth Day was observed...

Just a quick heads up about two big lighting shows. Light+Building 2010 kicks off in Frankfurt, Germany today. If you're in the neighborhood, stop by to check out the latest in architecture and technology. The show runs all this week. Here's the site for more info: Light+Building 2010 Next month...

GE has announced a new LED light bulb with an estimated life of 25,000 hours. At an average of 3 hours per day, that's more than 20 years. The bulb produces 450 lumens, which is equivalent to a 40 watt incandescent bulb . Plus, the bulb is engineered to spread the light throw more evenly than some...

Sunset Magazine has posted a photo gallery of their Sunset-AIA Western Home Awards winners. Among the things they share is a blurring of the boundries between the indoor and outdoor spaces, and energy efficient lighting and design. Photo is of the Opie-Burleigh itHouse , in Three Rivers, California,...

If you're in the Chicago area be sure to check out the Smart Home exhibit on the grounds of Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry . The home is a fully-functioning, eco-friendly design that's been redone for the 2010 season. Says the website, "The 2010 exhibit will emphasize great...

Saw this great, little primer on MarthaStewart.com with ideas for increasing the energy efficiency of your lighting. She suggests using a three way switch so you can decrease the light output of a lamp if you don't need it. Click here to see a selection of all of our three way switch portable lighting...

ABC News has posted an "End of the Decade" feature at their website. It's a great rundown of top stories from the 00's. Reminisce about Enron, the debut of American Idol, Martha Stewart goes to prison, and more. Click to see it at ABCnews.com . This decade in lighting has been all about...

This adjustable LED desk light is battery powered, allowing you to use it just about anywhere! Right now it's only $3.99 -- that's 60% off the regular price. Price is only good through November 8th, so get yours now! Sale Terms and Conditions: Pricing applies to LED Adjustable Neck Cordless Desk...

Don't forget ... clocks go back tomorrow, November 1st, at 2am. As Daylight Savings Time ends, energy bills get bigger in part because people keep their lights on longer throughout the winter months. As we turn back the clocks, here are a few tips to help turn down your energy bills. - Replace high...

If you missed John's recent post, Ed Begley Jr. on Lighting , you missed a very interesting tidbit. In an interview with Residential Lighting, Begley discussed his favorite new technology, and it's one we're excited about, too. CCFL, or Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lighting, is an emerging bulb...

Lighting for Tomorrow is a design competition that recognizes energy efficient lighting , ENERGY STAR lighting fixtures and energy saving bulbs for their efficiency, attractiveness, and value. Since the first round of Lighting for Tomorrow winners was announced 2004, each year’s winning products have...

Get in the Halloween spirit with the Little Monster desk lamp . These furry creatures feature flexible necks, and the LED light can be powered by batteries or USB. Oh, and they come in non-Halloween colors, too. More great orange and black stuff to share ... stay tuned!! For now, browse more energy efficient...