Thursday, July 24, 2008
Ever wondered what happens to that leftover rubber after the shape of your flip flop is stamped in it? VivaTerra’s come up with an ingenious, eye-catching way to recycle the leftovers – so eye-catching, in fact, that this Flip Flop Door Mat was featured on Project Runway.
Since they’re made of rubber, they’re durable and weatherproof – you can dirty them up, hose them down, and continue to enjoy the bright, colorful patterns unique to each rug. Click here to read more
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Decorators have long recommended following the ‘Rule of Three’ when accessorizing your home. Grouping items together in threes or odd numbers is an easy, inexpensive way to keep things interesting and polished looking.
The varying heights, rounded shapes, and dimpled texture of VivaTerra’s Recycled Glass Balloon Vases instantly spruces up tabletops, mantles, or windowsills. Plus, you’ll feel a bit better knowing that you’re consuming a product that’s had a past life – you’re supporting sustainability, not disposability.
We think they’d look smashing filled with flowers or something unexpected, like dried branches, pebbles or sand.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Everyone’s hot and bothered. To be specific, residents across the US are finding themselves facing record heat this year. Southern Californians sweltered through a killer heat wave (literally), New Yorkers were greeted in early June with near-record and record temperatures, and even Washington State flirted with setting some heat records.
With situations like these it’s easy (and sometimes necessary) to want to flip on the AC, but there are several benefits to opting out of it, including lower utility bills, better air quality and lighter environmental impact. Ceiling fans, like the Quorum Estate 52″ Ceiling Fan, are one of the best ways to avoid air conditioning. The Quorum Estate fan costs considerably less than many air conditioner units (often about half the cost) and has less of the drawbacks you find with AC. In addition, it tends to add to your home décor rather than detract from it.
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Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Daily Greenz #125
Amenity Home, a home décor company founded in 2004 by designers Nicole Chiala and Kristina de Corpo, has gone completely green. Known for their striking ability to combine nature’s elegance with a modern aesthetic, the designing duo has made the natural transition from producing their products locally and with eco-friendly dyes and fibers into launching their entire collection made of sustainable or organic materials. From beds made of reclaimed fir to deliciously soft pillows, to playful nursery linen, Amenity offers a sense of comfort and style to both the home and family. Embrace the rebirth of spring by giving your haven a makeover with goods from www.amenityhome.com. Prices vary according to product.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Daily Greenz #110
Several years ago, the husband-and-wife team at Paper Cloud took their love of making handmade holiday cards for family and friends and decided to make a go of it by selling their creations online. They’ve been selling like hotcakes ever since, and Matthew and Ariana Broerman can’t make them fast enough by hand in their home studio in Cincinnati, Ohio. What began as a card-making business has gradually expanded into pillows, lampshades, and journals – all unified by their signature design of quirky flowers. The duo draw their inspiration from nature and use screen-prints to bring their ideas to life. The result? One-of-a-kind creations to add a little snap to your life.
Take a peek at their collection at www.paper-cloud.com. Journals are available for $28 and up, while pillows and lampshades start at $60.
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