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Casa Verde: Finest Laundry Powder
I've switched over from the grocery store usuals like Tide and All to eco-friendly laundry detergents from brands like Method, Clorox Green Works, and Seventh Generation, and I've shown you how to make your own eco-friendly detergent. But eco detergents are nothing new. The Laundry, a Milwaukee-based laundering service, has been making its Finest Laundry Powder ($24.95), an organic, biodegradable, additive-free, dye-free, and bleach-free detergent, for over 50 years.
Nice and New: Amy Butler's New Organic Quilt Line
One of my favorite textile designers, Amy Butler, has teamed up with Welspun textiles to create a new organic home textiles line. Don't hold your breath quite yet, since you still have a few months before you can snap up the full line: the quilts will be available starting in June through Bed, Bath & Beyond. The quilts range in price from $99.99 for a twin size to $179 for a king, making these pieces not only beautiful and eco, but affordable as well.
Casa Verde: West Elm's Green Line
In the past few years, many companies have been making the transition to greener products. West Elm has definitely been a part of this movement, and its catalog now contains products that are organic, recycled, or reclaimed. I'm partial to this natural tree-stump side table ($199), which is crafted from fallen cypress trees.
Sale Alert: Ortolan Summer Sale
Ortolan is currently holding its Summer Sale, offering 20 percent off all items in store when you enter the promotional code summer20 at checkout. Ortolan sells gorgeous, classic linens for the kitchen, bedroom, and bath printed and embroidered with sophisticated and timeless motifs. Ortolan's also a very environmentally conscious company.
Roundup: Beautifully Designed Organic Bedding
In the past few years, organic bedding, which had previously been eco-friendly but not very design-savvy, has really come into its own, with beautiful patterns and vibrant colors spicing up a selection of organic cotton. I'm happy to see this textile gain mass appeal, and given its reasonable price point, there's really no excuse not to transition to organic bedding.
To see a roundup of my favorite organic bedding, and to hear more about the health risks of using conventional cotton bedding, read more
Casa Quickie: Organic Bug Repellent
As much as a I hate to have bugs in my personal space, I'm also repelled by having chemicals on my skin. I prefer to be free of those artificial substances whenever possible. When it comes to keeping bugs away, I live by the same rules.
DIY: Organic Fly Trap
If you don't feel like spending your endless Summer chasing flies around with a swatter, a fly trap may be more like it. I recently came across a DIY for making an organic fly trap, and since this season goes hand-in-hand with the little pests, I decided to summarize it for you. You should have most, if not all, of the supplies already in your home.
Get the Look: Organic Modern Elegance
While I find modern design a little cold at times, I'm definitely a fan when it's warmed up with natural elements. Take, for instance, this room, which might look too spare if it weren't for the sheepskin rug (tossed over the back of a chair), the beautiful plants, and the natural rug on the floor. Of course, the stunning view outside doesn't hurt, either.
Steal of the Day: Organic Leopard Print Duvet Cover
Add some animal magnetism to your bedroom with this West Elm organic cotton snow leopard duvet cover (full/queen on sale for $69.99, originally $99 ). This duvet cover is in a 250-thread-count organic cotton, and comes with matching shams (sold separately). I love the brown color scheme, which helps to tone down a potentially over-the-top pattern.
Steal of the Day: Fleurette Duvet Cover
I'm a little stunned by several details on today's steal. First, it's organic cotton. Second, the thread count is a solid 250.
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