Useful, but Still Beautiful: Organic Linea Collection Towels
August 18, 2008
I am a firm believer that the bathroom is the most under-decorated house in the home. Of course its easy to figure out why: You’re only in there for a few minutes or an hour at a day on most occasions, and you’re not typically paying attention to the decor when you are in there. And s…
Old, Made New: Reclaimed Wood Table
August 18, 2008
For years, we haven’t had a coffee table in our living room. Our reason is practical — when you have a toddler who likes to run, jump and flip, paring down to the basics means there’s less for her to run into. We’ve plus never really had a need for one, preferring instead the sp…
Artfully Asian: Fan Print Bamboo Rug
August 18, 2008
Even though more companies are developing new eco-friendly carpeting, I am one of those public who believes that no carpet can be truly eco-friendly. Why? considering carpet, no matter what its made of, tends to trap everything you track into your home with your shoes. On the other hand, bare flo…
Sunday Link Love: Cool Green Tips & Better Buys
August 17, 2008
For your reading and shopping delight, here are that week’s awesome urls:
From the Blogosphere:
Just Add Eco Friendly Detergent and Rinse: Culinary Greenwashing {Eat. Drink. Better}
What luxury would you give up to help someone? {Green & Clean Mom}
Eco-Refresh with Upholstery Nailheads {…
Warm & Wooly: Wool Felt Pillow Cover
August 17, 2008
I have a newfound love for wool felt. Not the synthetic, acrylic stuff you’ll find at most craft or fabrics stores — the honest to goodness, straight from nature wool felt that is naturally antimicrobial. Combine that with a beautiful pattern and colors, and I’m sold.
This wool felt p…
Green Rooms in a Box Series: Unisex Nursery Under $8000
August 15, 2008
Today’s Room: An eco-friendly nursery for those parents who’d like to keep their baby’s sex a secret or who don’t care for the traditional girl/boy colors.
WRITER’S NOTE: Today is the scheduled end of the 5-week Green Rooms in a Box series. But considering of the great r…
Patterned Perfection: Black & White Paisley Wallpaper
August 14, 2008
It’s been a while since I’ve found a new, awesome wallpaper. Wallpaper is on its way back, believe it or not, and there’s no reason eco-savvy home decorators have to be left out of the wallpaper wave. whether your memories of wallpaper involve hours spent with a sponge and a buc…