| ARTISAN / ECOSALON HOME Aug 28, 2008 at 5:00 am by Susan Chaityn Lebovits Fruits and Vegetables with an Eternal Shelf Life These powerful antioxidants are now as fabulous to look at as they are to eat, thanks to Margaret Dorfman. All are made by hand from fresh produce that has been cured, dried, and aged (chemical-free, of course) that she forms into paper-thin translucent bowls. Dorfman ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| ARTISAN / ECOSALON HOME Aug 26, 2008 at 5:00 am by Tina McCarthy EcoEtsy Favorites: OSB Wine Stoppers, Concrete Coffee Tables and a Stroke of Genius? This EcoEtsy thing could become a serious habit. This week, artisans’ innovative use of oriented strand board, concrete and recycled laminate wood caught my attention. I may not be a wine connoisseur, but I know how to keep my vino safe. While corks do the job just fine, I prefer something a little more ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| ARTISAN / ECOSALON HOME Aug 22, 2008 at 11:33 am by Tina McCarthy Tina Spies: Upcycled Decor When it comes to green décor, recycled, sustainable, rapidly renewable, reclaimed and organic materials are everywhere. So, what else is there? As I scour the style world for fresh items, a new term keeps popping up: upcycling. Innovative ...Read MoreRelated Posts ↓ |
| ARTISAN / ECOSALON HOME Aug 21, 2008 at 5:00 am by Tina McCarthy Song of Suzani This fall, Suzani rugs, pillows, blankets and more are sure to take center stage, so, before this craze is unleashed, I consider it my duty as a décor dilettante to explore its origin and history. Suzani is much more than just a trend; it represents centuries of Central Asian culture. In generations past, the art of Suzani was a ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Sep 5, 2008 at 5:00 am by Tina McCarthy Legato: Blending Styles with (Eco) Success The far corner of your bedroom has been lonely for too long. You’ve been searching for the perfect chair to stash decorative pillows at night, put on your shoes in the morning but mostly just to embellish that neglected space in eco elegance. If this last factor is where most potential items have fallen short, then the ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Sep 4, 2008 at 5:00 am by Tina McCarthy Is IKEA Eco-Friendly? Low prices, reasonable quality and a diverse selection have made IKEA one of the most successful chains of its kind. However, these factors alone are simply not enough to satisfy us green shoppers looking for superb quality and eco cred, so I did some digging to discover what measures this popular store is taking to fulfill ...Read MoreRelated Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Aug 25, 2008 at 5:00 am by Susan Chaityn Lebovits I Dream of Greenie If your taste tends toward the graphic rather than trends of late, show your eco-conscious soft side with this recycle logo pillow made with 75% recycled cotton from apparel and upholstery factories that would otherwise be pitched. Inside pillow has ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Aug 20, 2008 at 9:00 am by Tina McCarthy Retiring the Coffee Maker at Last I’m a regular at the local café down the street, and, when I told the barista that I like my coffee as strong as it gets, she insisted that I sample the robust flavor created by a French press. Ever since that day, I abandoned the bland, and my coffee maker at home has lazed in retirement in my cabinet. With the ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Aug 19, 2008 at 5:00 am by Mike Sowden Sticking It to the Planet Sealing And Healing: Non-Toxic Glue and Self-Repairing Rubber Glue, our marvelous chemical invention so useful it's become a verb, is terribly unfriendly stuff. Stick with me: glue is important to "green" just like any other household product. Fortunately, there are some eco alternatives...and the first hint ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |