sustainable design

Great Big Eco-Mirror

January 12, 2009

I guess I don’t really think about mirrors much. I haven’t owned one in a long time; you know other than the typical bathroom mirror. I recently found two eco-minded mirrors that I really adore though; The Norfolk Mirror is one of them.

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Modern-Twist Placemats

January 4, 2009

I’m not a huge placemat fan. Mainly because they don’t seem necessary, and secondly, because I rarely see any that are both earth-friendly and attractive. That said, I actually really like Modern-Twist’s take on the basic placemat.

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Staples Cabinet Makers: Old Fashioned Reclaimed Furniture & Home Accessories

December 26, 2008

I got a heads up a while back about Staples Cabinet Makers, and I’ve been meaning to post about them, but they’ve got so many cool items, like the Reclaimed Bathroom Vanity above, that I was a little overwhelmed. That said, I decided to do a general showcase of their work. Stephen Staples of Staples [...]

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Green Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Recycled Tin Words

December 26, 2008

Now that Christmas is over we can start looking at lovely Valentine’s Day gifts. It’s a little early, but finding Valentine-worthy gifts for the home that are not only eco-friendly but beautiful, is a semi-tall order so I thought I’d give you an early boost. It’s easy to find organic chocolates or pretty eco-rings, but [...]

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Rocking New Year’s Dishes

December 24, 2008

If you’re planning a New Year’s bash, you have a little time left to snag some great vintage serving dishes for snacks. I like the Vintage Record Snack Tray – made from classic vinyl LPs and perfect for chips, nuts, popcorn, or whatever party snack suits your fancy.

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Be a rockstar for the earth this New Year’s

December 24, 2008

If you’re on the ball, you still have time to order these beautiful little Rockstar Drink Charms for New Year’s. I just love them. Translucent, shiny, lightweight charms that will make drinking a little more stylish. Oh and you’re less likely to lose your drink; always a bonus.

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Soap and Paper Factory Scented Drawer Papers

December 21, 2008

Soap and Paper Factory has many amazing items. I’m especially enthralled with their Scented Drawer Papers. All the Scented Drawer Papers are beautifully patterned and scented with wonderful fragrances that will make opening your drawers a treat. Each box of paper comes with six scented 19 1/2 x 27 inch sheets and all are printed [...]