Given my recent articles on all things cork and organic spirits for green cocktails, it seems only fitting to feature a cork bar set to bridge the two. A fully cork wrapped mixer, ice bucket, wine cooler, serving tray and bartender utensils and accessories such as a strainer, jigger, zester and bottle opener are included in this kit. Not only …
Remodel, Reuse, Renew and Restore with the RE-Store – Green Home Furnishings
If you are lucky enough to live near the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, or a bit further north in Bellingham, Washington, then you are privileged to have a REStore near you. A home remodel and demolition reclaiming store, they save all of the wonderful things in older homes from landfills. If you are looking for home decor upcycling or reuse …
The Magic of Cork – Renewable, Sustainable and Good For Global Warming
Who knew this under-appreciated renewable resource was good for so many things? Most are familiar with cork as a bottle stopper. A 1600s French monk named Dom Perignon was the first to have fitted his sparkling wine with this unique bottle sealer, and it has, until recently, been the standard in the wine industry. With times and technology changing, many …
Sustainable Eco Friendly Gifts and Decor – Branch Home
Gift giving season is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean we stop shopping, and I have just found my new favorite online store to shop at. Branch Home has a ton of great products for just about every need, home decor, toys, gadgets, kitchen, garden and more – but the best part is that its all sustainable. They …
Repurposing & Upcycling – The Ultimate in Green Recycling is Reuse
Repurposing (also known as upcycling or reuse) is really the best way of taking an existing object (usually no longer suited for its original purpose) and reusing it for another purpose. This can be as simple as creating an art mosaic out of broken dishes, to turning old doors into tables. It can be as creative as you are and …
Eco Candles – Soy Candles vs Beeswax Candles
Nothing warms the dark of winter better than candles. They are romantic, comforting, and even create those negative ions we love so much (negative ions pull dust from the air giving it that fresh ‘after a rainstorm smell). Candles are made primarily out of 3 different things: Paraffin, Bees wax, and more recently, soy. So whats the difference you say? …
Clean Light Design – HONO Electric LED Flickering Candle
Looking for something to light up your holidays with all the charm of a chic candle, without the risk of fire? These beautifully crafted flickering HONO Electric LED candles designed by Japanese designer Chiaki Murata will warm up your room, centerpiece or tree. Since they are LED, they use very little power and are incredibly efficient. Sleek and clean, these …
Devine 99% VOC-free Designer Color Interior Paint
Don’t you just hate that freshly painted smell? Those headache causing fumes swirling around your home or office, especially if you have to be inside all day with it. Well much of what causes that headache are VOC’s or Volatile Organic Compounds and can lead to Sick Building Syndrome (the building isn’t sick, but it is making you sick). Enter …
MetaForm Studio
I had the pleasure of interviewing Khader Humied, the founder of MetaForm Studio, a lighting design studio using reclaimed and sustainable materials for their magnificent pieces. Having been featured in home style magazines Dwell, Domino, New York Spaces and Natural Home Magazine, MetaForm is no stranger to praise. How did your company get its start, and what made you decide …