Home sweet home.
I'm excited to present a post from one of my favorite sites, TreeHugger! From Artists of Humanity comes an innovative design that turns more than 200 plastic shopping, dry-cleaning or newspaper bags into a colorful plastic bar stool, called "ReVision." Made by inner-city youth in Boston, Massachusetts, the stools received the Social Responsibility Award by the American Society of Interior Read more
Follow the Elle Decor team as they make their way through Brooklyn. – Elle Decor A stunning Venetian palazzo for under $2 million? Only in the Midwest! – Curbed Discover 10 of the best eco-friendly options for stylish kitchen countertops. – Houzz Learn a simple craft for brightening walls. – Stylelist Home Visit stunning homes with stunning gardens from around the globe. — Read more
If you're looking to purchase some new furniture this Spring, consider investing in eco-friendly products. Today's sustainable furniture market is loaded with high-quality pieces that fit a range of aesthetics and budgets. Whether you're looking for traditional upholstered pieces, ultramodern silhouettes, or earthy materials, we've rounded up 20 of our favorite sustainable furniture finds for you Read more
You're ready to retire your crib for good, but what to do with that once-so-important piece of furniture? Don't just put stash it in the basement — repurpose it! Yes, you'll have to be a bit crafty to pull these awesome ideas off (I'd consider hiring someone to help with a few of them), but the result is totally worth it. Not only can you feel great about a new, totally customized piece of Read more
Discover five pinners you should be following – Stylelist Home Learn tricks for rearranging your furniture to achieve either a formal, feng shui, or kid-friendly layout – Real Simple Get tips for making your home more eco-friendly – Houzz Shop on-trend graphics for your home – Elle Decor Find out 20 different ways to update your kitchen (without a huge remodel) – Country Living Check Read more
This week, I've rounded up a number of home decor pieces that can add lasting value to your home decor collection. Most of these furniture pieces are made of solid wood, and one is actually eco-friendly, crafted from recycled and reclaimed materials. I've also added some cool and unusual lighting options and some fun accents to the mix, too. Let's take a look! Read more
I've fallen in love with green, urban venue SmogShoppe in LA. But for those of you not planning on celebrating any events at the refurbished smog check center, there's still much to glean from this hidden gem. Take a cue in your own home from SmogShoppe's blend of vintage furniture and modern design with both industrial homages to the spot's past life and a smattering of desert-plant greenery. Read more
Time to pull out the paintbrush and cover up the pink. According to the color authorities at Pantone, 2012's color of the year will be Tangerine Tango — a reddish-orange that is bright, bold, and cheerful and a bit more "in your face" than last year's sweet honeysuckle. The bright, energy-inspiring color will be showing up on walls, furniture, and clothes in the coming year, but it's already Read more
After spending over a decade running the mail order division of Pottery Barn, Laurie Furber decided it was time to channel her pursuit of a stylish, sustainable lifestyle into a new business venture. As a mother of three, her interest in finding eco-friendly alternatives for the home piqued when she had children. "After watching them crawl on the rugs, chew on the furniture, and touch Read more
I love it when clothing patterns take an architectural bent, incorporating cutout patterns that create major visual interest. This Slung Slash Tee ($88) is miles more interesting than your standard jersey piece, but just as comfortable and versatile. Furniture and home accessories also benefit from a little peekaboo intrigue. From chandeliers to elegant chairs, a little glimpse of the air in Read more
