Pop the cork & relax, Friday Fun Find!

This interesting Cortiça lounge was created by DMFD Studio and is made entirely from cork. The shape is so sculptural and organic - it is also weather proof and floats because it is cork. I think it looks like a perfect place to lounge and relax!

What makes the Cortiça by DMFD Studio eco-friendly?

• made of wasted cork from the bottle stopper industry
• made in the USA

{ eco-modern office} by Knú

While looking for modern eco-friendly office furniture, I found Knú. I LOVE the modern, clean shapes and simple designs. Plus they are a company with a true sustainability ethic.

What makes Knú furniture eco-friendly?

• energy efficient facility
• FSC veneers and solid Baltic birch
• 90% of raw materials come from suppliers within 50 miles radius
• water base zero VOC adhesives
• low VOC long lasting finishes
• NO paper catalogs
• manufactured with 40% recycled content which is 100% recyclable
• high quality, built to last
• made in the USA

{ fun, fresh, retro } PURE Spring 2011 colors revealed!

Everything is a process, but I'm 90% sure this will be my new color scheme for my PURE Spring 2011 Fabric Collection! I may still do some tweeks, but I really LOVE it! The colors are fun & fresh and a bit retro!

{ stop & stare } furnture by Acronym

The quality & unique designs of Acronym caught my eye as I searched for eco-friendly, high quality design. Their use of natural materials and finishes in unexpected forms caused me to stop & stare. I love when I find a new source of great design, but what I LOVE even more is realizing that it's earth friendly because then I can happily share it!

What makes Acronym furniture eco-friendly?

• wood is pre-consumer, post-industrial reclaimed
• stainless steel & aluminum bases are 100% recycled & recyclable
• stain is naturally derived oils
• high quality long lasting, made to order
• made in the USA

Inspiration Monday { Spring fashion!! }

Today I've been struggling to find some great inspiration for my Spring fabric colors... Then all of a sudden, I remembered watching "What Not to Wear", and a visit to a Trina Turk boutique. I know she has a great eye for color & pattern, so I decided to check out Trina's new Spring arrivals. I was immediately drawn to the "Kerry" dress! The colors are alive & bright without being overly done. Perfect colors for Spring, plus my dark graphite, light blue/gray, and white, which I'm already committed to, are included in the pattern - YEAH! What do you think? Does fashion overlap into interior colors trends! I say YES!! Now if I could only get that dress...

Ohh BABY, it is a Friday FUN Find!

These rooms by ducduc are just the cutest baby rooms I've ever seen! They are so modern, fresh, and FUN! I know in reality they would be covered in toys, but soooo CUTE!

What makes ducduc's CUTE stuff eco-friendly?

• use sustainably harvested hardwoods
• use water based, non-toxic finishes
• employ lean manufacturing systems that reduce waste & energy
• do not use MDF or particle board
• renovated & restored an 1897 factory - a reclaimed brownfield site
• support the communities through charity and volunteered time
• made in the USA

{ artsy, unique, interesting } designs at 360SEE Gallery

When searching for great eco design, I never know what I will find... Today I discovered 360SEE, and I was truly impressed & surprise. According to the owner Jordan Witkov "360SEE exhibits fine art, functional art, furniture, and design objects driven by a sustainable minded media choice philosophy". I LOVE the gallery's concept, originality, and artistry!

What makes 360SEE Gallery eco-friendly?

• showcases environmentally sustainable designs (see examples below)
• made in the USA

{ Bolt Cabinet by Jamison Sellers }
{ Reclaimed pallet wood, responsibly sourced walnut }

{ Tired Lounge by Leo Kempf }
{ FSC Birch, recycled tires }

{ Bow Tie Lamp by Steve Bewley }
{ Reclaimed loft beam, found metal, guitar string & penny pulls }

{ Eleanor by Jesse Hooker }
{ Salvaged yellow pine & rear seat from a 1969 Ford Mustang }