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Nobody does stools like VivaTerra. I didn’t even know I had a thing for stools until recently, but as I’ve learned, I do. I’m really trying to limit myself to one, but it’s hard. Just check out the selection (fortunately, all are 100% handmade and eco-friendly):

The brilliant Wave stool I’m in love with…could it fit one’s booty any better?

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The on-trend Hammered Drum stool. You know, stools are really useful. You can move them around. …

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Spring Is for Lovebirds

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Birds are such a popular motif in home décor, and no wonder. With spring fresh upon us, I’ve been reminded how much cheery chirping and fluttering wings can brighten my day.

The Papier Mache Birds will make your living space all the merrier. Unique and eco-friendly, these whimsical pieces are handcrafted with care by Haitian artisans out of recycled cement bags. But, beware: their bliss is contagious, and your pals are sure to catch the bird motif bug. So, pass on the word about the Glass Bird vases, …

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Mark Edge – Versatile Vintage Jewelry

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He’s not new to the jewelry scene but there’s something about Mark Edge’s eco-vintage wares that’s got everyone going gaga. Let’s have a look and find out why.

It isn’t just the word vintage or his Southern sensibilities that drive women wild. It might be the multidimensional yet simple sophistication of his designs, and the sensible prices definitely don’t hurt, either.

Edge’s eco-vintage style says something different to each person. All the pieces in his collection are made with bits and pieces of aged vintage chains and found objects. He works …

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Read All About It

Is print dead? Not for CB2, which is selling art weaves of 75% recycled international newspapers.

The new Edition textile print, $99.95, cleverly frames the papers around a colorful square of 25% recycled canvases. The 48″x42″ hanging is handloomed and comes packaged in a cotton drawstring bag.

It’s all part of the furniture company’s limited edition art introduced in its new winter catalog. Many of the pieces, like this weaving, are reasonably priced, allowing you to grow your art collection on a budget. Since they come from special looms, CB2 …

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How to Make Your Own Organic Perfume

If you’ve combed the selection of perfumes lining the sparkling counters at Macy’s or Nordstrom and have yet to find “your” scent, why not make your own instead? Making your own perfume is easy, and this way, you can create a fragrance that is unique to your personality – and organic. Before you set out on your hunt for essential oils, let’s explore the meaning behind popular aromas to determine your perfect match.

PhotobucketThe bright and fresh fragrance of sandalwood signifies spiritual harmony, perfect for …

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Mai Vietnamese Handicrafts: Providing Children with an Education

Having worked on one heartbreaking case after another, a concerned group of social workers in Vietnam decided that they weren’t doing enough to aid the thousands of impoverished children in this region. To get off the streets, the children needed something they couldn’t afford: a quality education.

By Founding Mai Vietnamese Handicrafts, this devoted group of humanitarians provided many suffering youths with skill training, fair wages and literacy classes. Once schooling in Vietnam became free, this nonprofit organization turned to the people in most dire need of assistance. Thanks to …

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