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Eco-Chic: Sweetheart Stamp Set

Liz — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:38:41 +0000

Whether you’re decorating Valentine’s Day cards or accenting a love letter for a special someone, this “Love You” Stamp Set from Branch will add an artistic finishing touch. These natural rubber stamps, mounted with thick cushion on reclaimed maple blocks, were handmade in United States by Yellow Owl Workshop. What’s more, the case containing these creative supplies is constructed of recycled materials. Thanks to these sweet stamps, saying “I heart you” will never be the same.

(Photo Courtesy of www.branchhome.com)

Eco-Chic: Distinctive Dining

Liz — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:11:48 +0000

Keep your kitchen or breakfast room stylish and earth-friendly with this charming, eclectic Teak Barrel Table with Nesting Chairs from At West End. Handcrafted of reclaimed teak wood, this modular, modern table and nesting chair set is unexpected, and would add shape, movement and a bit of rustic charm to any dining area. (Photo Courtesy of www.atwestend.com)

Eco-Chic: Shake It Up

Megan — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:02:10 +0000

We thought we’d shake things up this week with a sustainable solution to a kitchen staple: salt and pepper shakers. This Sustainable Salt and Pepper Shaker Set from The Ultimate Green Store is made with wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, an organization dedicated to managing forest resources. These simple, super functional spice squares won’t go unnoticed in your kitchen.

(Photo Courtesy of www.theultimategreenstore.com)

Eco-Chic: Sustainable Seating

Megan — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:27:13 +0000

Waste not, want not with this contoured kitchen chair. Don’t let its slim, curvy figure fool you; the Spring Chair is as strong as it is flexible. Crafted from rapidly-renewable bamboo and topped with a non-toxic finish, this sleek seat from Vivavi is the perfect answer to a green kitchen.

Eco-Chic: Absolutely Floored

Megan — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:39:13 +0000

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that your floors need attention too. Add a streak of color to any room with the Rustic Stripe Recycled Yarn Rug from Pottery Barn. Handwoven from recycled materials such as soda bottles, this striped rug easily rinses clean and is fully reversible.

Eco-Chic: Daring Dinnerware

Megan — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:54:11 +0000

You know what they say: out with the old and in with the new. To celebrate 2012, trade in your tired dinnerware for something fresh and fun. VivaTerra offers a great choice for green-lovers with their Celebration Seaglass Dinnerware. Use them for special occasions or if you’re just feeling fancy. These sturdy, recycled glass plates will add color and style to any table.

(Photo courtesy of vivaterra.com)

Eco-Chic: Spelling Tree

Liz — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:03:08 +0000

If you need to spell out the spirit of the season for family and friends, look no further than the eco-friendly Typeface Monogram Ornaments from Anthropologie. Made with recycled cement bags, paper and twine, these ultra-customizable, super cute tree trimmers can be tailored to send any holiday message your heart desires. While these eclectic ornaments were intended to adorn Christmas trees, we think they’d also make fun place cards for holiday dinners, with a guest’s initials either set upon their plate or dangling from champagne glass. Or, another creative craft with these wordy wonders would be attaching these as gift tags to holiday presents.

(Photo Courtesy of www.anthropologie.com)

Eco-Chic: Natural Bedding

Heather — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:44:59 +0000

This week’s featured eco product shows off an interesting architectural design inspired by wrought-iron gates and railings. The Organic Ironwork Duvet Cover + Shams from West Elm are also made from 100% organic cotton. We love how the curving aqua blue shapes pop against the stone white background. What do you think of this playful bedding?

(Photo courtesy of www.westelm.com)

Eco-Chic: Wine & Dine

Heather — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:41:34 +0000

These delightful blue Vino Recycled Glass Tumblers from Pottery Barn are hand-blown in Portugal from 100% recycled glass. Our eco products of the week come in a set of six, each with the word “wine” lightly embossed on the front. What’s more, these tiny tumblers are dishwasher-safe, making for an easy clean-up after a night of entertaining.

(Photo courtesy of www.potterybarn.com)

Eco-Chic: Serve it Up

Heather — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:44:30 +0000

The Colorful Wooden Trays from Wisteria are an easy way to bring a little punch of color into any room in your home, while also organizing loose items in a stylish way. The trays, this week’s featured eco products, are constructed from reclaimed wood and then painted in seven fun colors.

(Photo courtesy of www.wisteria.com)