guest post { A Bit Of Bamboo }

Today’s guest post is from Jessica, a writer for Arcadian Lighting blog.  It is all about bamboo furniture - I really LOVE the lime green bamboo Chippendale chairs!

Hello everyone! I'm Jessica, a writer from Arcadian Lighting, which is a wonderful online source for lighting fixtures and interior design inspiration. I'm delighted to be guest posting on PURE Inspired Design today because I'm going to be sharing some very lovely interiors that feature bamboo. Aside from the fact that bamboo is aesthetically pleasing, it is also Eco-friendly. Bamboo grows quickly without the need for pesticides, fertilizers and or even much water. I hope you enjoy!

A single white Chinese Chippendale chare looks perfect against the ornate, vibrante curtains in this vignette. I love the subtle bit of blue piping on the curtains as well.

This delightful patio has a wonderfully exotic air with white bamboo railings and chairs. The pale pink has just a slight tropical flair that is very relaxing.

A bright key lime green helps these bamboo Chippendale chairs really pop against the dark brown shelves. Even the sparkling pendant light above have a slight green tint.

This charming living room features a fun assortment of patterns. From the zigzag pattern on the floor to the floral pillows, the room is fresh and lively. Bamboo chairs and sofas join an eclectic mix of furnishings.

The pink and green color of this girl's bedroom is so fresh and unexpected. The bamboo cupboard with pagoda details on top is especially whimsical and sweet.

A lovely combination of Asian style and Hollywood Regency results in a very chic, glamorous room. The golden bamboo table picks up on the brilliant sunburst mirror. Even the wallpaper has a bamboo pattern.

This casual living room has a decidedly colonial feel with it's mix of traditional furnishings and Asian accent pieces. Petite wall lamps bring attention to the collection of books in the built-in shelves.

This dining room is full of elegance and chic details. The bamboo chairs offer an unexpected, intricate accent to the room.

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Have you incorporated any bamboo into your home décor? For more eco-friendly design ideas and lamps to light your home, stop by Arcadian Lighting!

Friday FUN Find { bright, modern, bamboo }

Love the bright, modern, bamboo accessories by EKOBO. The colors are fresh and the shapes are unique. What a great "Friday FUN Find"!

What makes EKOBO eco-friendly?

• fair income for artisans
• handmade
• made of bamboo, a sustainable material
• shipped by boat to reduce emissions
• packed in recycled paper and cardboard

Letterpress Printing by Smock { quality, sustainable, gorgeous}

Smock is a letterpress printing company, which not only produces gorgeous paper products, but they are the first print shop in the USA to offer printing on luxury bamboo paper. I really love the precious designs and color palettes created by Amy Graham Stigler. They create cards, invitations, bags, boxes, notepads, sticky note... Plus they do custom!

What makes Smock paper products eco-friendly?

• papers include luxury bamboo & 100% posts-consumer recycled paper
• inks are vegetable-oil based and low VOC
• solvents are citrus-based
• all the waste is recycled
• packaging is recycled, reused, biodegradable, and petroleum free
• entirely wind-powered
• works with the Conservation Fund's Go Zero program...

{ NO wrapping pater needed! }

{ we all need sticky notes }

{ beautiful cards }

{ unique double sided wrapping paper }

{ lovely note books }

Beautiful, Eco-Friendly Bamboo

There is a lot of talk about bamboo... But why is it GREEN? Here are some reasons:

• Grows Fast - up to 3-4 feet per day
• Does not need fertilizers, pesticides, or a lot of water
• Releases 35% more oxygen than an average tree
• Improves soil conditions and erosion
• Matures within 7 years and can yield 20 time more timber than an average tree

We have all seen beautiful bamboo floors and window shades, I was look for other interesting uses for bamboo.

This is a beautiful vessel sink that really caught my eye. It is made by Totally Bamboo - they sell all kinds of wonderful things made of bamboo, but I love this Vessel sink!

Pendant light are very popular so I was excited to find this one made by Schmitt Design. It is constructed with thin strips of bamboo veneer and lined with shoji paper. The shape is different and a warm light is casted. I think they are just lovely!

I'm always on the search for eco-friendly furniture and this unique bamboo chair is so sleek and cool. It is called the Spring Chair and it is made by Modern Bamboo. The strength and flexibility of the bamboo creates a gentle rocking action - I bet it works great to rock a baby to sleep :)

Most eco-friendly counter tops are very expensive, but bamboo offers an economical option. Teragren has created a beautiful line of bamboo counter tops. They are available in natural and caramelize both unfinished or prefinished with mineral oil/beeswax. They are warm and interesting - fabrication and installation is much easier than a stone or concrete. I like the parquet butcher block best!

One of my favorite eco product is Varia Eco Resin by 3-Form. Their Organics Collection takes natural material and places it into an eco-friendly resin to form thin sheets. These sheets can be used in cabinet doors, furniture, walls... Their bamboo Varia shows the stock sliced into rings - it creates a fun modern circular pattern. When it placed in a cabinet door and backlit it is stunning and artistic!