13Feb07
Passing along some fresh finds from
VivaTerra. If you like Pottery Barn or Z Gallery, VivaTerra is a great eco-furniture alternative with comparable pricing.
This Rules Step Stool, $325
These stools make me wax nostalgic over Saturday Schoolhouse Rock songs. Old-fashioned yardsticks and soda pop crates are reconstructed into stepping stools or spare seating. The fire-engine red stain gives is a contemporary touch.
Stone Bath Mat, $59
Cool and smooth underfoot, this Stone Bath Mat brings the fresh outdoors into any bathroom.
Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table Duo, $495
Reclaimed railroad ties of teak, pine, and ironwood find new life as a set of nesting tables.
01Nov06
Oops. I had saved this entry for Halloween (an homage to orange is the best that I can do) so it’s being served a tad bit late. I found these pumpkin-colored beauties at Hi+Lo Modern, an excellent vintage boutique for modern wares. Many fab finds to be had if you particularly like Scandinavian style pieces.
Mod Tile Panel, Signed by Espinoza
Four beautiful decorative tile pieces square-mounted on wood with hanger. Orange, cream, brown and black, a combination of matte and gloss finishes.
Mid-early 70’s Mod Wesclox Ballmatic Alarm Clock
They just don’t make manual wind clocks anymore, but after hearing about the draining effects of sleeping in bedrooms with too much electricity, I’m thinking of going this way myself. How fun are these? Vintage and apparently unused. Available in orange or hot pink, $80
The Fab Factor: Vintage modern pieces that bring character to your home rather than the landfill.
For more beautiful vintage collectibles, ceramics, fabrics, and tableware visit hi+lo modern.
30Oct06
Thanks to designTURF I now know about the beautiful work of British textile artist and painter Maxine Sutton. Sutton ingeniously brings together honored crafts of embroidery, needle punch felting and screenprinting into her textiles and interior products. The result: a fresh take on old-meets-new to create whimsical patterns with a hint of retro chic. Not to mention made with eco-friendly style in mind.
The Fab Factor: Sutton’s commitment to sustainable style begins with the use of reclaimed or organic fabrics and fibers for her creations. She sources plant-dyed merino-wool yarns from the Pyrenees, and she refashions recycled sweaters and shirts for her cushions that are filled with organic wool.
Where to find Maxine Sutton:
One of her embroidered prints are available for $300 at Anthropologie
Sutton will also be showing at:
Brighton Craft Fair
November 24-26
Corn Exchange
Brighton, West Sussex
12Jul06
droog designers Nadine Sterk & Lonnie van Rijswijck have an eye for potential. The Vaso Madeira collection of vases is a case in point. Everyday cleaning product containers are set into wood forms and voila, product reincarnation that captures clean, contemporary style that is droog. These eco-friendly vases are crafted by Brazilian artisans as part of a project to stimulate and support Sao Paolo communities in need. Available internationally but visit droog to find stores near you.
10Jul06
Who ever thought rehab could be this fun? Sarah Cihat’s line of Rehabilitated Dishware are handsome enough to showcase on your tabletop or as focal points on your wall. Cihat visits Goodwill and Salvation Army in search of unwanted plates and gives them new life with bold colors and high contrast graphics. Cihat can even design custom styles for customers.
Why they’re fabulous:
- Cihat’s glazes are food safe and non toxic commercial grade.
- Products are packaged in Envirofill or reused packaging material.
- Plastic, glaze, water and porcelain slip bottles used in production are recycled in her studio.
Unfortunately they’re not recyclable. But as gorgeous as they are, why would you want to?
Available in the U.S. and Japan. Visit SarahCihat.com for stores.
Filed under Art+Graphics, Eco Glam, Furnishings, Handmade, Indie, Interior Design, Multifunctional Design, Refashion+Refurb, Unique, Urban Style|
Tagged Eco-friendly, Handmade, Indie, Non-toxic, Tabletop |
08Jul06
These groovy coasters from Vinylux put a cool spin on any house party, or work as a great housewarming gift for that certain music lover in your life. Made from recycled vintage records, an assorted set of six (for $20) comes packed in their own putaway case. Or grab those favorite 45s from seventh grade and have Vinylux produce your own set of “greatest hits.”
Here’s another take on urban eco-style: coasters crafted from salvaged street signs. Pressed, finished and sealed by hand, guests will park their libations on these colorful cats. Designed and made by artist Boris Bally. Sells $65 retail for a set of four.
Both are available online at Elsewares.
Filed under Budget Decor, Furnishings, Gifts+Gifting, Gourmet, Interior Design, Refashion+Refurb, Small Space Style, Unique, Urban Style, Vintage|
Tagged coasters, Eco-friendly, Tabletop, Urban Style |
16Jun06
Bamboo flooring is truly beautiful and becoming a popular alternative to hardwood. For lovers of color, Duro Design offers a dizzying line of 50+ colors that grace residential, retail and commercial spaces ranging from earthy blondes and browns, to bolder blues and sassy citrus hues. Architects and interior designers will love them because specifying bamboo flooring will get you 2.0 LEED points for rapidly renewable resources.
But there’s much more to bamboo than flooring. Product designers are also offering stunning bamboo accessories for the home such as this bamboo chopping block that’s both beautiful and indestructible, a fruit bowl called Barcode that’s a striated stunner, and these narrow serving bowls. These pieces were found at TwoKH.
