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Paper Cloud: Sustainable & Lovely Home Decor Options

December 19, 2008

Paper Cloud pretty much rocks around the clock. Hard core. Paper Cloud’s beautifully designed objects are made with 100% linen, water based inks, and recycled papers. The dewdrops lampshade (shown above) is one lovely example of their work. Hand printed on linen and available as a hanging pendant or lampshade only. It’s available in three [...]

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Environment Furniture: Sustainable Artistic Beds

December 17, 2008

I’m always talking about beds and bedding, but that’s mainly because I know that I eventually want a new bed, and I have a sort of idea in my head, but it’s not totally clear. Thus, all the darn bed blogging I do. That said, I think my favorite option to date is the this [...]

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Birds and Flowers Coir Doormat

December 15, 2008

I’m not usually a fan of bright doormats. I’m kind of bland about them. Maybe because in Oregon, they get used a lot what with our lovely ongoing drizzle. It’s not like you want an amazing doormat that’s going to be treated like, well, a doormat.

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ReCubed Furniture Line from Acronym Designs

December 14, 2008

The ReCubed line from Acronym Designs is wonderful. ReCubed are thick and hearty pieces made with minimalistic steel frames, and either ReClaimed or ReCovered woods. These pieces are suitable indoors or outdoors (the tables have drainage slots which keep them clear of water). Pieces are available in Walnut ReClaimed or Oak ReCovered.

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Green Holiday Gift Guide: Lovely Eco-Flower Vases

December 13, 2008

Vases make great gifts; especially eco-friendly, unique and beautiful vases. Here are some ideas… Above is the Twig Flower Holder – Cast from real twigs, this flower holder features recycled metal twisting branches that actually intertwine with the stems of flowers you insert into their base. A lovely and easy idea that makes it looks [...]

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Luscious Green Home Link Love

November 21, 2008

Gorgeous links to help you eco up your dwelling. Mark Wilkinson Furniture at Design Milk – beautiful shots of the Wilkinson line; pieces I’d never heard of before, but that are sustainable and lovely, like this salt box accessory:

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