In my last post I talked about unleashing your inner Barbarian. I wanted to show you some of the websites I read which helped me come up with a lot of our ideas about living the “Green” Barbarian lifestyle.

In 1899, the Norwegian-American economist Thorstein Veblen wrote a book called The Theory of the Leisure Class. Although over a hundred years old, his ideas remain profoundly relevant and extremely Barbarian. Highly recommended, if you can find a copy.

In his groundbreaking No Impact Man project, Colin, his wife Michelle, daughter Bella, and dog Frankie attempted to live in metropolitan New York City for an year making NO negative environmental impact. His blog inspires thousands on their own No Impact projects. Colins book and documentary based on the experience will be out soon, and I’ll be getting my hands on them. Read back through his blog archives for a remarkable story.

My current favorite blog of all time – A House Called Nut. Two writers and their dog building and living in a wooden cottage in remote Finland. They explore the landscape and the Finnish way of life through photos and observations, grow vegetables on a terraced garden on a rocky cragg, ice skate on their own frozen lake, bake pies, and generally live the barbarian life.

On The Greenest Dollar, Heather shares ideas on how to go green and save money, two things I like very much.

Simon Dale's amazing hobbit home

I love love love this Woodland Home made by Simon Dale in Wales for around £3000. No kidding. Check out the Gallery for more amazing structures built on similiar concepts.

Another of these remarkable recycled woodland buildings

Super Snuggles and Shoggoth Kisses. I promise, more metal next week!
Steff