Eco-Friendly Home Decor

4ecogreen writes "Love it! Earthy tones are great for bedroom. Great that's Bamboo. I've been..."

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:00:17 PST

Love it! Earthy tones are great for bedroom. Great that's Bamboo. I've been leaning towards it more than organic cotton lately. .

bamusical writes "Awesome find! Thank you for posting!"

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:40:08 PST

Awesome find! Thank you for posting!

Green Steal of the Week: Fawn Organic Cotton Sofa and Chair

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:12:57 PDT

Overstock.com is generally a great site for finding buys on the cheap. You can find anything you want, from bedding and artwork to clothing, computer parts and...

Classic, Modern Marvels: Lotus Bleu Vintage Furniture

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:18:08 PDT

My husband and I spent an afternoon earlier this week making our way through thrift stores trying to find hidden treasures: ie. ugly, outdated, or damaged furniture...

Fun Place to Sit: Tiki Stool

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:26:38 PDT

Lately, I’ve taken a liking to cool benches and unusual chairs. After all, sitting isn’t exactly the most exciting activity in the world, so you may as well look good...

Trash to Treasure: The Work of Paul Mirocha

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:16:41 PDT

Eco-friendly furniture is becoming more widely available now that big box retailers like Crate & Barrel are taking the initiative to create green options. But I once...

Inspired by Nature: Alena Hennessy Art Prints

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:10:25 PDT

I used to just smile and nod at my husband to hear him talk about how much the trees and nature inspired him. That is, until I sat outside with him one day and just paid...

A Place to Frolic: “Pounce” Cat Tree

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:07:06 PDT

I’ve never really been a “cat person” or had one for a pet, but from my limited experience, I know that when they’re not being moody, they like to frolic and play. Of...

Powerful Paper: Recycled Paper Baskets

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:59:39 PDT

This is one of the most innovative and useful products I have found in a long time. On my desk, there tends to be little piles of “stuff”. Paper clips, pens and pencils,...

A Place to Frolic: “Pounce” Cat Tree

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:37:27 PDT

I’ve never really been a “cat person” or had one for a pet, but from my limited experience, I know that when they’re not being moody, they like to frolic and play. Of...

Summertime Swing: TING Seatbelt Hammock

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:57:16 PDT

I think summer makes everyone a little giddy. At least it does for me. It’s not just that the weather is great for going outside and visiting the local community pool,...

Paper Lanterns, Revised: Lumalight Table Lamp

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:58:11 PDT

While I love home products that are made of recycled paper, its not often I like products that actually look like recycled paper. Thankfully, I’m an open-minded...

Kid-Friendly Mealtime: Bambu Veneerware Plates

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:48:43 PDT

I try every day to be the greenest mom I can be, protecting my kids from the harmful toxins found in many cleaning products and other items around my home. And when I...

Beautiful Building Block: Recycled Hanging Vase

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:10:40 PDT

I am always looking for unique items to hang on walls. There is always wall art, and my beloved wallpaper, but sometimes I like to look outside the box for something...

International Intrigue: Floral Mystery batik jewelry box

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:26:17 PDT

Lately, I’ve been crushing over a few specific types of decor doodads and themes: wallpaper, bird silhouettes, vintage pieces and Fair Trade and international items. It...

Put a little Earth on Your Walls: Green Planet Paints

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:53:44 PDT

To say that it makes me happy to find natural interior paint that is non-toxic would be a serious understatement. I’m like a kid in a candy store when I find products...

From Their Hands to Yours:...

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:58:18 PDT

I am once again here to tout the benefits of buying products that are not only eco-friendly, but also Fair Trade. The Rwanda Path to Peace Collection from Macy’s includes...

Sleep Fit for a Newborn: Sleepy Safari Crib Bedding

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:14:12 PDT

While you are in the process of greening your home, don’t forget your nursery. In fact, for many green moms I know, their nurseries were the first rooms to get the...

Fresh & Fabulous: Rubie Green fabrics

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:04:41 PDT

Eco-friendly fabrics are at the heart of any green decor project. With softgoods accounting for a significant percentage of key elements in your rooms, including...

Eco Innovation: Zaishu Benches

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:52:51 PDT

I love finding pieces of furniture that tell a story…items that hold character and that you can feel good owning. The Zaishu bench collection will do all that and more....

Decorative Bedroom Delight: Ibiza Panel Bed

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:27:15 PDT

When furnishing your home, I believe the bedroom is a room homeowners should focus on. Sure, it’s unlikely any of your guests will ever see it, but it is a place where...

Flooring You Can Live With: Natural Cork

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:40:39 PDT

Green flooring options are becoming more abundant these days. And if you know anything about carpet, you know that no matter what it’s made of, even if it’s recycled or...

Sustainability at it’s Best: SunTable

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:10:25 PDT

One of my goals before I leave this Earth is to live in a home that is completely self-sufficient — a life off the grid. In fact, I want my home to produce so much...

For Kids, but Envied by Adults: Ollie & Lime Wallpaper

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:24:34 PDT

I know, I know — I’m back on my wallpaper fetish again. But let’s be honest…isn’t this delicious? Brown is by far my favorite color, with gray as a close second, and when...

Take Nature to Bed: Elm Bedding by Lawrence

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:22:51 PDT

As eco-friendly bedding goes, I personally prefer organic cotton. As I’ve said before, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of organic cotton against your skin,...

Recyled & Ready to Hang: Ultimate Hammock

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:22:50 PDT

In the spirit of summertime living and making our outdoor spaces as beautiful and comfortable as indoors, I began hunting for an eco-friendly hammock. I also had a...

Delicious Then & Now: Dark to Light Mango Wood Vase

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:09:20 PDT

I had been eyeing this absolutely gorgeous mango wood vase for a long time. But being the eco-savvy decorator that I am, I had to do a little research to find out exactly...

Sophistication from the Sea: Jellyfish Eco Print

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:36:49 PDT

I am originally from the Virgin Islands, and after being stung by jellyfish more than once while swimming in the ocean, it was a little hard for me to see the beauty in...

Art to Flip Over: Recycled Flip Flop Wildlife Sculptures

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:57:39 PDT

A green lifestyle can be achieved in obvious ways: By reducing consumption, reusing what you can, recycling, buying sustainable products when you buy new, and doing what...

Create-a-Light: Bendant Lamp is a Hands-On Assignment

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:24:22 PDT

If you are a hands-on decorator who loves the idea of creating affordable, custom pieces that are a true reflection of your style, you are the customer Mio Culture had in...

Grown Naturally: Rice Husk Planters

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:05:48 PDT

I will readily admit that I am not the green thumb in my household. My husband is more at home with his hands in the dirt than almost anywhere else, and he has potted...

Non-Toxic Showering Part II: PEVA Shower Curtains from Ikea

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:39:57 PDT

With the news that the vinyl shower curtains so many households use in their bathrooms are laced with toxins, many are seeking alternatives that are safer for their...

Put Nature on Your Walls: Field Grass Wall Art

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:12:13 PDT

Few people who know me well are surprised to see images of nature throughout my home — in bedding patterns, tableware, fabrics, etc. This theme carries through to the art...

Fab Flutterers: Enlaira Recycled Glass Vase

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:49:06 PDT

The problem with recycled glass, at least from a decorator’s standpoint, is that it tends to look like…well…recycled glass. Not a whole lot of color or style, not very...

Tableworthy Setting: Oceana Seaglass Dinnerware

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:38:16 PDT

When my family and I decided to go green, one of the first changes we made was to stop using disposable plates. They create unnecessary waste that isn’t biodegradable (if...

Non-Toxic Showering: PEVA Shower Curtains from VitaFutura

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:29:03 PDT

Those of you who have been paying attention to the news over the past week or so have probably heard about the study that shows vinyl shower curtains contain toxic...

Great Place to Hang Out: Rattan Chair

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:29:34 PDT

When I saw this chair, it literally made my heart beat faster. I’ve always wanted to hang a chair from the ceiling or from a tree, but I’ve never found (or attempted to...

Green Your Baby, Too: Activity Gym by Cariboo

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:25:18 PDT

When my daughter was an infant, it always amazed me to watch her completely captivated by her baby gym. She would lay on the floor batting at the small plush Pooh and...

Eco-Chic Palette: Serena & Lily Paint

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:19:43 PDT

Paint inspires me. Not the smelly, toxic, dizziness-inducing paint that most of us are used to. I’m talking about the low- and zero-VOC paints that come in a tremendous...

Floral Fabulous: Fiona Organic Duvet Cover & Sham

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:16:22 PDT

I will be the first to admit that I love organic bedding. Every few months, I get the itch. You know…the one that makes you want to completely revamp your room, move...

Pretty & Useful: Big Dipper Beeswax Aromatherapy Candles

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:59:14 PDT

When you make a conscious decision to go green, it is amazing the things that will tick you off that never used to bother you before. For example, it absolutely pains me...

Feel the Clean Burn: Chimo Wall Fireplace

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:41:21 PDT

Unless you are a big-budget designer like Candice Olsen from HGTV’s Divine Design, adding a fireplace to a room is probably not something you’d consider. After all, they...

Start Them Off in Style: Stella Stackable Units

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:59:09 PDT

Decorating my daughter’s nursery was quite possibly the most fun I’ve ever had decorating. I got to experiment with cute colors and whimsical patterns and artwork that I...

Grid Glory: Square Pillar Candleholder

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:26:42 PDT

I love the soft glow of candles in the evening. But as much as I love plain candles in all their beeswax or soy glory, I also enjoy the look of a stylish candleholder...

Granite Recycled Pillow

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:11:15 PDT

This beautiful, unique pillow, handmade by Galya Rosenfeld is made of reclaimed ultrasuede (scraps from the upholstery industry). It is filled with natural feathers (95%)...

Instant Interest: Shangri La Wall Flats by Inhabit

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:09:47 PDT

Talk about a way to spice up your boring walls! Adding texture and dimension to your room is a great way to make it interesting, and this innovative product from Inhabit...

Sleek Workspace: Delta Desk by Brave Space Design

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:08:21 PDT

Since the Amia chair is helping us glam up our workspaces, I figured we have to find an equally appealling, equally green desk to finish off the office. The Delta Desk by...

“Pure” Sophistication: Sedge Lounge Chair by Ami McKay

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:07:29 PDT

There are lots of reasons I love interior decorating and design, but one of the most prominent is the fact that I get to hunt for new and undiscovered (at least to me)...

Patio Perfection: Colorful Solar Lanterns

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:05:49 PDT

Now that summer is here, our outdoor living spaces are almost as important as our indoor spaces. And their decor should reflect that. I personally spend a lot of time...