Archive for the 'Biodegradable' Category
For three years, I’ve patiently hunted for a pair of sexy, sustainable knee-high boots and it’s worth the wait. Form & Fauna’s sporty, sexy look speaks to my inner-tomboy. Sleek racing stripes are a signature in this freshman collection of flats, boots and pumps. Even though they hail from the Fall 2007 collection — they [...]
Filed under: Biodegradable, Eco Glam, Eco-friendly, Fashion - Women, Indie, Non-toxic, Refashion+Refurb, Shoes, Urban Style, Vintage | 0 Comments
Tags: Vegan, Sweatshop-free, Eco-friendly, Non-toxic, Biodegradable, Indie, Form & Fauna, cruelty-free shoes, vegan fashion, Skinny Bitch
It’s always exciting to see what’s new at Illu Stration, Mary Ann Williams’ German-based design studio known for innovating exquisitely tactile felt furnishings and accessories.
Mary Ann sent me these photos earlier in the summer (oops) but aren’t they perfect for late fall? Oak Leaves is a modular system which are either available assembled or as [...]
Filed under: Biodegradable, DIY Decor, Eco-friendly, Furnishings, Handmade, Interior Design, Lighting, Rugs+Carpet, Small Space Style, Wallcoverings | 0 Comments
Tags: Biodegradable, Changeable Style, cushions, design, DIY, Eco-friendly, Furnishings, Handmade, home, Illu Stration, interiors, Mary Ann Williams, modern decor, Reusable, style
Newbies from Illu-Stration
Mary-Ann Williams of Illu Stration just sent over some pictures of beautiful light furnishings for spring. Amazing. Her felted rugs blew me away last year, and she continues to push her felting methods to new heights. Thanks Mary-Ann!
01 ORIGAMI
Pendant lamp, floor lamp, lampshade: felt 100% pure new wool
02-03 PLISSEE un-dyed felt
Pendant lamp; lampshade: felt 100% [...]
Filed under: Biodegradable, Eco-friendly, Handmade, Indie, Interior Design, Lighting | 3 Comments
Tags: Biodegradable, Eco-friendly, Handmade, Indie
DIY Style: Sliding Felt Doors
Here’s a great weekend DIY project for modern felt doors I found at Apartment Therapy. Designing with wool felt for fashion or home brings lots of advantages: it’s a renewable material, biodegradable and naturally flame retardant.
The Materials:
• 1/2 inch white wool felt from Sutherland Felt Company @ $75 a yard
• Hospital track, endcaps and rolling [...]
Filed under: Biodegradable, DIY Decor, Interior Design, Small Space Style, Textiles+Fabrics | 1 Comment
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Fab Friday | Interior Finds
Hot green finds around the web:
PEEK-A-BOO
Memento Rug by Norwegian company 2Form
100% wool felt, made sans child-labor, biodegradable
Spotted at Design Milk
SIDEBOARD STYLE
A gorgeous vintage modern collectible sideboard/credenza is up for sale at Brooklyn’s primo vintage furniture boutique Baxter & Liebchen.
Spotted at Design*Sponge
MODERN PLUSH
Esther Diamond Collection of throw pillows take their style inspiration from vintage modern [...]
Filed under: Biodegradable, Eco-friendly, Furnishings, Furniture, Handmade, Indie, Interior Design, Refashion+Refurb, Rugs+Carpet, Vintage | 0 Comments
Tags: Biodegradable, Eco-friendly, Handmade, Indie, Tabletop
Fab Friday | Fashion Finds
Some fabulous links to eco-chic fashion spotted around the web this week:
Emerging Parisian design label SANS debuts a simple yet sensual line of womenswear this season that features fresh and flattering silhouettes and sustainable fabrics made from bamboo, soy, tussah silk and organic cotton. SANS is a collaboration between designer Lika Volkova and [...]
Filed under: Bags, Biodegradable, Budget Fashion, Eco Glam, Eco-friendly, Fashion - Women, Handmade, Indie, Jewelry, Organic, Refashion+Refurb, Sales+Shopping, Unique, Vintage | 1 Comment
Tags: Organic, Eco-friendly, Biodegradable, Indie, Handmade
Interpretations of the houndstooth for floors began with cool cork tiles by . But if you’re more the warm and fuzzy type, you may opt instead for these modular felt floor tiles designed by Charlotte Lancelot:
http://www.charlottelancelot.com/pages-produits/feltfloor.html
Felt Floor, Felt lighting, orchid hooks. Interview!
Filed under: Biodegradable, Floors+Flooring, Indie, Interior Design, Materials+Finishes | 1 Comment
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Sneak Peak: e bella’s newest rug
Annie at e bella sent over some pictures from their newest product line and I fell hard for the new Rio Oro Rug featured above (the landscape ain’t too shabby either). What was the inspiration, I asked her. Apparently Nicole Linton (the founder-designer behind e bella) had found artistic inspiration in a river bed last [...]
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My fetish for felt furnishings continues with a look at the sinewy, die cut furnishings and jewelry designed by Toronto-based mixed media artist Lily Yung. Made from industrial wool felt, the pieces are dyed and hand assembled by Lily into gorgeous webs for wall panels, pillows, rugs and runners.
Not one to waste [...]
Filed under: Art+Graphics, Biodegradable, Eco-friendly, Handmade, Indie, Interior Design, Jewelry, Materials+Finishes, Multifunctional Design, Non-toxic, Window Treatments | 0 Comments
Tags: Biodegradable, Changeable Style, eco-chic, Eco-friendly, felt, Furnishings, Handmade, Indie, indie fashion, Jewelry, Lily Yung, modern style, Non-toxic, Recyclable
All Sewn Up: Knit Furniture
There’s much to appreciate about these knit furnishings by designer Emiliano Godoy. First up, the concept: fabric fashioned from rope and scalloped wood.
In detail, it inspires the feeling of crafted baseball gloves (ok, I’m waxing nostalgic here).
The innovative fabric is then used to construct a collection of furniture and accessories.Knit Chair by Emiliano Godoy. Available [...]
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