Modern Eco-Chic Townhomes: Celadon Greenway

What is it?
A newly completed 24 town house development that is both green and nicely designed.
Celadon’s modern minimalist eco-friendly townhomes are meticulously designed. These spacious residences feature 10 to 20 foot ceilings with soaring open spaces, fully appointed gourmet European kitchens, luxury master suites and expansive windows--- and lots of eco-friendly features!





Why is it?
Origin Development, developer of Celadon, seeks to develop a new type of community that fosters the health of humanity and of the environment. The goal is to lessen our footprint on the Earth by promoting smarter development. Green building increases the chances for a higher resale value and provides a living environment that is healthier, more comfortable and more cost-effective.




All of the homes at Celadon are 30-40% more energy efficient than standard homes and are Energy Star qualified. Energy Star homes feature enhanced insulation, high-performance windows, tight construction and ducts, efficient heating and cooling, efficient appliances and third party verification. As a result, owners enjoy an automatic 5% savings year-round on their power bill.

FEATURES:
* Bamboo flooring in living areas and bedrooms
* Natural slate flooring on ground level that “flows” from outside
* Modern designer hardware on all doors
* Security system
* Pre-Wire package
* Quiet-track belt-drive garage door opener







KITCHENS
Kitchens designed for the chef and the entertainer:
* Modern designer kitchen cabinets with choice of genuine Wenge wood veneer or solid color lacquer gloss finishes; buyer-specified custom color available as an upgrade
* Blum BlumMotion hardware including slow closing drawers and cabinet doors
* Quartz countertops
* Stainless steel undermount kitchen sink
* Glass tile backsplash
* Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer dishwasher
* Fisher & Paykel gas cook top on pedestal island
* Fisher & Paykel wall-mounted oven and microwave
* Stainless steel island range hood
* Interactive countertop to accommodate stools
* Premium modern faucets






BATHROOMS
Modern-design bathrooms with luxurious features, including:
* 2' x 2' Porcelain tile on walls and floor
* Quartz vanity with inset vessel sinks
* Premium faucets
* Modern designer toilets
* Dual showers in master
* Freestanding soaking tub in master
* Separate water closet in master
* Oversize walk-in closets
* Glass-enclosed wet room/shower





where is it?
Celadon is set among the tree-lined streets and sidewalks of the Historic Wesley Heights neighborhood, less than a half mile from uptown Charlotte, North Carolina.

About 30% of the entire site is reserved for a dedicated tree-save area, reducing storm water runoff and ensuring pristine views remain while providing a buffer between the greenway and the private enclave of Celadon.

who is it?

Origin Development, LLC

Celadon is designed, built, marketed and sold by a team led by Origin Development. Origin Development was started by two partners, James Funderburk and Jim Hock who are passionate about Charlotte and seek to improve the community.

• square footage ranges from 1000 sq.feet to 2,500 sq.feet
• costs range from 235k to $495k.

Architects: Liquid Design, Builders: Sagehorn & Co., Inc.



all photos courtesy of celadon and Liquid Design.
celadon greenway townhomes

Slutty Barbies, Gangsta Baby Dolls And Serial Killer Action Figures

When I was a little girl, my choices for baby dolls included Mattel's Baby Tender Love, The Crissy Dolls (whose hair grew with a push of their belly button) or a Talking Mrs Beasley doll.
The kind of dolls that when stuffed into a stroller, didn't garner much attention from passers-by.


above: the innocent dolls of my youth

But things certainly have changed (as they should- to some degree) and the Gangsta Baby Dolls both thrill and repulse me simultaneously. I'm not going to go into a dissertation about the increase in violence, how MTV ruined the world, lol... or how kids are not what they used to be. You all know that already. But in this post, I just wanted to show you the available dolls on the market that reflect those changes in society and culture.

Now, if I saw one of these dolls in the arms of a toddler, I'd have to do a double take... but I may also have to ask where it was purchased. Luckily for you, I've added the link to buy these bizarre but fab Gansta babies by Mezco.


buy the Gangsta Babies Pookie Doll here.

buy the Gangsta Babies Big Deuce Doll here.

Buy the Gansta Babies Rey Rey doll here.

Buy the Gangsta Babies Benjino Doll here.

My Barbie Doll drove a corvette, not a hog. But things have changed, now Barbie is a leather chaps-clad chopper chick. And she has a huge tramp stamp on her back. At least she comes with a helmet.

Harley Davidson Barbie Doll:

Buy Harley Barbie here.

Since tough chick Barbie (above), needs a friend to hang with, there's Hard Rock Cafe Goth Barbie and Hard Rock cafe Runway Barbie:


both Hard Rock cafe barbies are available for purchase here

And although there were some 'monster dolls' like Frankenstein or Dracula, there certainly weren't any Action Figures known for their blood-lust and the murdering of innocent people, like these actions figures modeled after popular pop culture serial killers and drug dealers.


Pre Order the Dexter Action Figure here


Buy The Hannibal Lechter Action Figure here.

You'll notice, no one has the nerve to mass market a Ted Bundy Doll or a John Wayne Gacy doll, but there's really not that much of a difference.

Drug Dealer dolls:

Buy the Scarface action figure here.

As an adult, I can appreciate the dolls above, and would even buy them, but would I buy them for my kids? I'm not sure. Would you?

These Creatures: Fun Feeders For Cats & Dogs

Looking for a fun new ergonomic feeding station for your dog or cat? Well, These Creatures of Seattle has a bunch of fun choices with their artsy and graphic powder coated stainless steel hanging feeders.

• Removable stainless bowls
• Fabricated out of 12-gauge steel and powder coated for durability
• Secures firmly to the wall and comes in 5 colors to choose from with, matching hardware.
• Designed and manufactured under one roof in the USA.
• Colors include: Limesicle, Coral, Parakeet, Charcoal, Pearl

DOG FEEDERS
For dogs, they have many popular breeds already and are making more. Shown below are a small sampling.








To see available dog breeds, go here.

CAT FEEDERS
There are 3 options for cats which consist of Cat Sitting, Cat with Fish and Cat With Bird(all shown below, each is available in various colors):





OTHER FEEDERS
They offer two 'generic' feeders as well. A Squirrel or an Octopus, both shown below:




In 2008, These Creatures, Inc. was founded by designer and craftsman Frank Mansfield, whose background lay in custom furniture and retail design. They presently specialize in breed-specific hanging feeders for dogs and cats, with plans for a broader selection of breeds, free standing feeders and accessories in the near future.

They also donate a percentage of their profits to to the support of animal rescue organizations that make the world a better place for animals and the people who love them.


Prices range from $175.00 - $235.00 USD depending upon size.
buy them here.

All images and info courtesy of These Creatures, Inc.