Feb 09, 2008 -
Feel like making some changes around the house? Why not consider the environment (as well as your health) when doing so?
Marissa Ponikowski at HGTV.ca’s Green site tells us how to go about this with some important considerations:
Sustainable Materials
Sustainable building and furnishing materials are made from renewable or recycled materials and their harvest and manufacture has less impact on the earth than their non-renewable counterparts.
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Jul 22, 2007 -
vivaterra.comAt first this Haitian sculpture of birds on leafy branches-created from recycled oil drum metal-may seem purely decorative and beguiling. It's all of that, and more: a tree of life linking heaven and earth as its branches reach to the sky, and its roots plunge deep. The artist draws his lively images and intricate patterns, then with hammer and chisel cuts, shapes, and contours the piece to its completion.
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Jan 13, 2008 -
I recently came across Style at Home's online mega-guide to green-living and thought i'd share. You can find all kinds of great information here .
Some topics include:
*Eco-friendly shopping: Environmentally friendly shopping online
It's easy to incorporate green living into your life.
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Sep 13, 2007 -
vivavi.comConstructed of eco-friendly bamboo ply, the Full Slant is part of the innovative furniture line offered by Rhubarb Decor. It boasts useful spaces for books to lean naturally without putting excess weight on their spines and thereby serves as a both a coffee table and highly functional book shelf.
Dimensions: 18" deep x 47" wide x 18" high
Allow two to three weeks for delivery
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Dec 23, 2009 -
Whether it’s last minute holiday repairs or getting a jump start on those nagging home improvement ideas you’ve been putting off – Angie’s List is your go-to site to get it all done!
Have you ever wished that when hiring a professional for home improvement jobs, you could see a report card on their performance? What about having the ability to read reviews from the people in your neighborhood without having to go door to door for advice?
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Jul 24, 2007 -
branchhome.comAlthough this is a bit pricey (6000$) i would love to have this in my place. its made of FSC cerified wood and cotton rope; it is fair trade.
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Jul 24, 2007 -
i-sdesign.comGREEN MOD WOOD STRIPEAmber bamboo and walnut. Clean modern lines and a strong focus on environmentally friendly materials. Features bamboo plywood and FSC cerified plywood.Finished with a low VOC water based lacquer.
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Jul 22, 2007 -
vivaterra.comThis tealight candelabra artfully illuminates a table setting while adding its own sculptural interest. Graceful and sensuous metallic branches fan out from a wood base to securely hold tea lights that cast a warm, inviting glow. Its low profile allows for eye contact and easy conversations between dinner guests.
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Jul 22, 2007 -
vivaterra.comMade with branches collected from naturally fallen trees, this unusual mirror brings a reminder of nature's elegance to every image it reflects, and a refreshing touch of outdoor beauty to any environment.
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Jul 22, 2007 -
vivaterra.comFashioned from densely grained wood reclaimed from razed Thai buildings, this frame's bark-like natural edge contrasts with its smooth, lustrous surface. Rustic yet refined, it wears its dual personality in high style. Hangs vertically.
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