For the past few months, I have been primarily using Twitter instead of blogging (or using Facebook), because I like the immediacy and brevity of the platform, and its community-building aspects. Looking back over my recent activity, I realize that I retweet (that is, share useful and relevant links from other Twitter users) more than many users do.

Here are a few highlights from the past 6 months of my tweets (omitting all the conversations and time-sensitive items, and the vast majority of the retweets):

May 14:

http://twitter.com/ecoDomestica/design-decor-furniture Too many interesting decor people to #followfriday them all, so I made a List. [The Lists feature allows you to categorize the people you follow roughly by topic. I've found it really useful for figuring out what is trending within a group, and for improving the signal-to-noise ratio so I find interesting news more easily.]

May 13:

RT @GoodMillwork Removing An Old Floor http://om.ly/jaeU [If you need to put in some sweat equity to renovate your home without blowing your budget, tutorials like this one are invaluable.]

A new friend via #EmpireAve brought BC-made http://johnrossdesign.ca/ wood furniture to my attention today. Lovely!! Thanks @BaconEnvelope [Organic, live-edge wood pieces like these speak to our desire to bring nature into our homes and will stand the test of time, unlike the fads for owl images and taxidermy specimens.]

RT @jetsongreen Sylvania Intros Sleek Ultra Bright #LED for 60-watt Retrofits: http://bit.ly/cifXfs [The next-generation LEDs will give brighter, warmer light suitable for residential applications - and a lighting industry insider tells me they'll be readily available within the year.]

@hgtvcanada http://twitpic.com/1ng1f9 – ZOMG that mirror! Great mix of fabrics as always. [Re: room from unaired episode of Sarah's House 4. Sarah Richardson's team's approach to mixing vintage and modern, high and low, and creating spaces that transcend trends has been a source of inspiration for me since Design Inc first came on the air.]

May 12:

RT @sciam Green Nursery: How Significant Is the Impact of Ecofriendly Organic Bedding and Clothing on a Child’s Health? http://bit.ly/bk5GvV [Very significant, actually. Think twice about buying inexpensive fast-fashion for your kids, since the pricetag may not include all the costs.]

I just put out some borax-based eco ant “food” in the veggie garden so it’ll be safer to plant. The Jedi are going to feel this one.

May 10:

lemon juice + aluminum foil = magic http://loopframelove.blogspot.com/2010/05/rust-removal-on-ccm-galaxie.html [This green-cleaning technique can be used on anything that has gotten rusty.]

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