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Lighting

Brighten up the holidays with eco-candles

by Jennifer on November 23, 2008

During the holidays, I’m pretty sure candle sales go sky high. Everyone I know is looking for a decent candle; or actually more than one. That said, I thought I’d round up a nice collection of eco-friendly candle items for you to choose from. All of these have earth-friendly aspects, and are ultra pretty to boot. Any of these will also make a great eco-holiday gift.

Soy Candle in Mango Wood Tray (above) – Sage and pomegranate soy-beeswax blended candle, served up in a hand carved mango wood tray. You can reuse the tray when the candle has burned down.

+ Acacia
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Ruby Red Stoplight Pendant Lamp

by Jennifer on March 2, 2008

The Ruby Red Stoplight Pendant Lamp is a unique and very cool hanging light fixture uses discarded traffic light glass lenses. Colored texture against satin aluminum. You could hang them in a series or go it alone in a smaller space. At the very least you’ll have one of the more unique lights on the block.

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This is a great way to use a reclaimed item, that otherwise would simply languish in a landfill. Available at Earth Friendly Goods.

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Banana Leaf Lamp & Paper Bowl

February 10, 2008

Brastilo is a great company, with plenty of lovely items for your sustainable home. Brastilo home products are created with renewable and eco-friendly materials. Brastilio has this to say about their wood use:
“Our wood comes entirely from specially planted and managed forests located in the south of Brazil in the states of Santa Catarina, Paraná, [...]

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Beautiful Relaxation & Light

February 6, 2008

Do I ever have a garden set for you. Greenergrassdesign offers so many amazing items that it’s a little overwhelming – in a nice breath taking sort of way. They have many options if you’re looking for some outdoor living items come spring. My two favorites…
The Smile by David Trubridge for relaxation:

Trubridge’s work is created [...]

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