2009 will certainly be the dawning of a new age for the United States, and now that Barack Obama has been named president-elect, he should be prepared to follow through on his aforementioned goals. He needs to walk the walk. In the green building department, he proposed investing in infrastructure, advancing energy efficiency and sustainable buildings, and developing a 21st century transportation system. Sounds great. But, as we all know, no man is an island, and he'll need some help (lots) along the way. The American Institute of Architects, which led the “Greening of the White House” initiative in the '90s, has offered to help Obama with these goals. To hear about AIA's green building proposals for the White House, read more

If you're looking to spend a reasonable amount of cash on a close friend, family member, or loved one, then you're in luck, because there are a number of gorgeous home and garden finds in the $50 to $100 range.

This week, I showed you some gift guides for items at small price points, from $5 to $50, giving you a range of options. But if you're willing to spend a bit more money on your holiday gifts, you'll be surprised at how much style your money can buy. For the rest of my finds, including the ones shown above, read more

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