Fashion this season has taken on a bright and colorful slant - it's no wonder the world of furniture design is following suit. If a beautiful blouse or a sumptuous sofa is dressed in a dazzling color, it can create all kinds of crazy - the good kind of crazy, of course. The properly placed … Continue reading The Power of Colorful (and Eco) Steel
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 … Continue reading Mark Edge – Versatile Vintage Jewelry
Forgive me if it seems superficial, but in my humble, fashion-forward opinion, the simple, silk sheath has much to offer today's eco-focused woman. The sheath dress has been around for decades - the first were worn as undergarments, followed by flappers flaunting them despite the skin-baring scandals. By the 50s, the sheath was an accepted … Continue reading The Sheath Dress: A Simple Solution
The era of sprawling McMansions and their five-car garages is gone for good. We've recognized the need to downsize to a right-size that better serves our planet, and we're acting accordingly. Smaller homes may save energy and money, but they certainly don't provide much storage space. So now we're seeking something simple to assemble, lovely … Continue reading Housefish Has the Key to Modular Storage
I have two thumbs and neither one is green, in any way, shape or form. Nature and plush, pretty gardens fill me with joy, but don't let me anywhere near a shovel or pruning shears - tragic mishaps are likely to occur. I've been responsible for many a premature death due to my apparent lack … Continue reading One-Two-Three, Grow Me a Tree
There's "penny pinching" and "getting your money's worth", but what happened to "more for your money"? Where went the possibility of making a true investment and feeling secure and confident that yes, you spent your money well? In these trying, financially frenzied times, the possibility of more of anything is very rare indeed. That's why … Continue reading Vintage Academe: Fabulous Eco-Couture & More
When devising ways to save energy, lessen footprints and lower bills, thinking outside the box, or inside the house, in this case, is a good place to start. Clever and multi-functional mixed with a dose of sustainable offers the designer any number of creative combinations. From this premise, product designer Judy Hoysak dreamt up a … Continue reading A Clever Way to Grow Your Greens
You know the feel of your boyfriend's really worn, totally weathered and super sexy leather jacket? Kinda like butter, right? That's what I think of when I see the recycled leather handbags by Hoakon/Helga. I think of butter. Well, not exactly. But Hoakon/Helga bags are really soft and sumptuous to the touch, not to mention … Continue reading It’s Not a Hand-Me-Down, It’s a Hoakon/Helga
The fact that young product designers just out of school are setting their sights on sustainable is truly a blessing. And they don't seem to be doing it for the money or the fame - but more as a mission. An eco-mission, that is. To them it's a no brainer, a given rather than an … Continue reading It’s Paper. It’s a Chair. It’s Paperchair.
It sounds so trite, but the more I've learned to love myself, the greater my capacity is to open my heart to others. One way I practice strengthening my self-love muscle is through self-care, which includes buying myself lingerie rather than waiting for someone to buy it for me. There's something special about treating myself … Continue reading Heart Day Every Day
Forget New Year's Resolutions that make everything harder and more complex. Why is it always about doing more? Can we all do less for a change? It's time for a serious paring down; a hard core detox. It's time for simplifying. There's nothing super about being a superwoman. So, with the beloved holidays behind us … Continue reading The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Simplifying, Saying No and Saving Money
Timing is everything. And sometimes timing is just plain bad. To wit, I recently bought a pendant lamp for my dining room, installed it and was really pleased breaking bread below it...and then I came across the petal lamp shade. Now I'm experiencing a serious case of buyer's remorse. The Petal Lamp Shade has approximately … Continue reading The PETal Lamp Shade
My grandest fantasy as a young girl included leading a life like Chris Evert or Gabriella Sabatini, which for an 8-year-old mostly meant wearing cute tennis skirts and being on TV. Although I have a great tennis game today (if I do say so myself), playing pro quickly lost its allure as my life took … Continue reading A Warm and Welcome Place to Shop
Dear readers: Sara and I stumbled across this and six days later we're still not sure what to think of it. When you come across a green product as useless as this, it's easy to be rendered speechless. Fortunately, at least for us, this doesn't last long. Here, we share our thoughts. Please do share … Continue reading Waterlogged: 2 Eco Chicks Check Out the “Eco” Umbrella Pot
Forgive me, but I never fail to get excited about pretty green things. And while it's not breaking news that vintage is a fabulous way to shop, I can't help but shout when something old becomes new again - especially when it's something made with an exquisite emphasis on craftsmanship rather than mass production. The … Continue reading Gustavian Dreams
When I think stainless steel, I think...cutlery. Sturdy, dishwasher-safe knives, forks and spoons. Stainless steel does not usually bring pictures of blooming flowers and jewelry into mind"¦until now. Meet designer Laura Su, who works with stainless steel (an eco-friendly, sustainable material) to create simple and modern earrings and necklaces inspired by nature. Her company is … Continue reading The Flower Power of Prismera Jewelry
While engrossed in one of my interior design projects, I've been known to create a room around the character and colors of a single piece of furniture. A very special chair, for example, can set the stage for a spectacular space. Or it can add that essential je ne sais quoi to a room already … Continue reading Meet Milly Rose
Romance isn't just a concept worn thin by fairy tales and Hollywood movies that leave women like me wondering "where's my knight in shining armor?" It's an attitude easily accessible from within each and every one of us. And it's a good thing. Since summer 2008 we've seen ruffles and silky see-through pieces on the … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season to Wear Some Romance
It happens to the best of us. Our mission is to clean out the storage unit in the garage. We plow through a few bags and boxes, tossing stuff in the large blue recycle bin or putting other stuff in a pile for goodwill. Then it happens - we stumble upon the box. The one … Continue reading Save a Tree. Keep a Journal
My grandfather used to tell me, "Things aren't made the way they used to be". We were probably looking at some item made within the last 30 years, and he was referring to its lack of craftsmanship and attention to detail. I agreed, and not just because he's my gramps. There's something special about handmade … Continue reading Handmade By Heidi & Seek
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