Tag Archives: green

Eco-Chic: Vibrant & Vintage

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Katie

Repurposing what is old and making it new again is one of the greenest ways to incorporate interesting pieces into your home and/or outdoor living spaces. Gardenhouse, a style-savvy shop in West Palm Beach, Florida, is a shining example of this … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Katie

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the staff of St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles! To celebrate, we wanted to show you a few of our favorite green products. Enjoy! 1. Era Chair from Design Within Reach. (Photo courtesy of www.dwr.com) 2. … Continue reading →

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Eco-Chic: Artful Artifacts

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Katie

Instill a sense of history in your home or outdoor living space with one of these very old reclaimed stone wall lamps from Wisteria, SLHL‘s eco products of the week. Salvaged from the ruins of old houses in India, these … Continue reading →

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Relish This: The Magic of Misprint

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Katie

In an effort to save misprinted cans of soda, juice and soup from taking up space in a landfill, the eco-conscious retailer Viva Terra has repurposed them into fashionable signs for the home and garden. These colorful letters have an … Continue reading →

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2010 Holiday Gift Guide: December 10

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Katie

December 10 Ideal for an eco-conscious friend who enjoys fresh flowers, the Paperwhites Bamboo Grow-Box from Branch is an elegant and personal way to say you care this Christmas. This gorgeously green gift is packaged in a sustainable bamboo pot … Continue reading →

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2010 Holiday Gift Guide: December 6

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Katie

December 6 Do you have a “green guru” to shop for on your Christmas list? Look no farther than this botanical-inspired lamp, handmade by artisans in Haiti. The Ed and Annie lamp, available at MKS Designs, is constructed of papier … Continue reading →

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Eco-Chic: A Gift Idea for the Green-Minded Gardener

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Katie

If the cool fall weather is making the gardener in your life feel a little blue, here’s a great “green” gift idea that will put a smile on his or her face. Bamboo Grow-Pots from Branch not only make gardening … Continue reading →

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Around Town: Weekend Guide

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Katie

June 18 Jungle Boogie Concert. Saint Louis Zoo, Schnuck Family Plaza. 5 to 8 p.m. This free Friday night concert is fun for the whole family, with plenty of activities for children. For more information, visit www.stlzoo.org. June 19-20 Metropolitan … Continue reading →

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An Earth Day Getaway

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Katie

Celebrate Earth Day in Ste. Genevieve this spring with "Jour de la Terre," an earth-friendly culinary journey along Missouri's most beautiful wine trail, the famous Route du Vin. A little more than an hour's drive from St. Louis, this picturesque … Continue reading →

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Earth-Friendly & Fun

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Katie

Brighten up a tired tablescape with these earth-friendly and fun recycled glass dishes from Viva Terra. The Fiesta Sol collection includes vibrant plates, chargers, bowls and saucers in a variety of hot hues and is sure to add a touch … Continue reading →

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