We have long sung the praises of Midwestern textile designer, Amy Butler, who introduced an exotic, Indian-inspired organic bedding collection of five designs this year. She even rolled out rugs to match!

The lovely and much needed bedding (still can’t find organic in many of my favorite haunts) includes 400-thread count sheeting, elegant embroidery and paisley flourishes woven without harmful dyes.

Among my faves is the Bucharest motif (above) with patterns found in Romanian embroidery and the flourishes of formal gardens. While modern and bold, the charcoal gray and ivory palette …

Tags: Amy Butler , bedskirts , Bucharest , carpet , decor , design , duvet , flowers , garden , gray , Indian inspired bedding , organic bedding , paint , paisley , rugs , sheeting

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A short walking distance (yes people do walk occasionally at their own peril in L.A.) from the Hollywood sign, Mann Chinese Theater and Griffith Park, the Hollywood Pensione is a green boutique lodge housed in a 1915 Craftsman dwelling.

Can Hollywood glamor be paired with good eco ethics? Naturally. They go together like J-Lo and Brad Pitt. Can’t you see that duo cast in a romantic feature? Perhaps Marc and Angelina can visit the set. But if they want to stay here they better book soon. This hotel only has three guest …

Tags: bamboo , eco , eco mattress , Hollywood , lodging , organic bedding , organic wine

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Summertime, and the cotton is high. It’s also 100% organic and woven in a refreshing feminine palette with low-impact dyes by Midwest modern designer Amy Butler.

Can you imagine having anything but good dreams when tucked into such life-affirming florals?

Come June, this first bedding collection by Butler makes its exotic debut, proving eco-friendly textiles have our fashionable bedrooms covered. Butler thinks over everything in these stunning ensembles, even tossing in the throw pillows to keep the layering a no-brainer.

If it all suits …

Tags: Amy Butler , Indian inspired bedding , low-impact dyes , organic bedding

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Sour on your space? Squeeze in some lemon and watch what happens. Next to coral, lemon is the flavor of the month, and if you think this tart infusion aids depression, you are bright! I followed the yellow brick road to what’s hot for summer and spring. Here are some juicy accents I landed on that will let all of us lighten up a bit for the season.

The ultimate hot seat: Cain Bench (above) from Branch Home, $130.

Waste not with this fruity Meyer Lemon reusable sandwich bag, $7.50 at …

Tags: bird houses , color trends , organic bedding , recycled , tea towels , yellow eco decor

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Melon is bringing a fresh slice of life to spring, showing up everywhere from dresses and jewelry to wall accents and fabrics. I’ve always loved the coral family, especially layering various hues from the spectrum – baby aspirin swimming alongside salmon, terracotta seasoned with spice. The names alone conjure all that …

Tags: coral eco furnishings , eco tiles , interior design , non-toxic paint , organic bedding , organic cotton , salmon shades for spring

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Getting 7-8 hours of sleep on a nightly basis is essential for wellness, but you could be spending that time cuddled up to toxic chemicals like pesticides, vinylidiene chloride, formaldehyde, antimony trioxide, melamine, decabromodiphenyl oxide and boric acid. While organic linens and pillows are key elements of a natural bed, a healthy night’s rest is all in the mattress. Here are the ten best eco-friendly, healthy mattress choices:

The wool mattress by Shepherd’s Dream is made entirely of this naturally flame retardant material. Plus, …

Tags: Apollo , Earthsake , eco bed , Green Sleep , healthy mattress , hemp , howto , Keetsa Cloud , Lotus , natural rubber , organic bedding , organic cotton , Serenity , Shepherd's Dream , Utopia , Vivetique , wool

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Dots are my favorite movie candy (I know, the red ones are the only good ones) and I love the round shapes on fabric, a happy trend for spring design and a great way to perk up a tired chair or sofa or add some bounce to your bed.

Modern Fabrics has a fun grouping of …

Tags: Brave Space Design , decor , eco fabrics , organic bedding , pillows , polka dots , VivaTerra

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