Green and Glam... a house that proves you can have both

*tip - click on each image if you want a closer view

check out the gorgeous rough backsplash

A clever way to create a laundry room if you don't have one

amazing coffee table, amazing cabinet, amazing floors!

I've been loving navy lately

Not crazy about the laser cut mirrors - but otherwise this foyer is gorgeous...

What do you think about this home?

via Pure Green Living

Pure green beauty: eco-friendly interiors that can't get much prettier

drooling - those white curtains make this shot super dreamy...

love the archway which leads from the dining area to the living room

love this cozy home office

stunning windows, airy lush bedding

via Pure Green Living

Glamorous and Green

Once I own a home I hope to make it as green as I possible can. Luckily, "greenifying" your home no longer means uglifying it, and technology is coming down in price everyday. I've noticed many progressive cities are getting more and more green restorations in historic homes, like this one in Toronto. Enjoy!

The owner didn't want to rip out the authentic stained glass windows, so she added extra glazing on the exterior to improve energy efficiency... so beautiful.

Furnishings are mostly vintage and/or antique and refurbished/reupholstered when necessary.

oh I do love that rug

Here are 5 green things the owners did to improve the space:

1. Complete Geothermal Retrofit
2. Replaced windows and doors for high efficiency versions
3. Added Insulation
4. Used Zero VOC paints
5. Furnished with antique and vintage furniture

Not too shabby huh?
via Pure Green Magazine

And the winner of the Bamboo Dry Erase board is.....

Jacqueline! Congrats - I'm super jealous because I think this prize is awesome! The winnner was selected at random by the Random number generator.




Jacqueline - contact me with your shipping address at ashley@Office Furnitureblog.com so we can get you your prize.

Thanks to all for participating!

Cute Etsy handmade housewares

One reason I love etsy is A- I'm supporting other artists and freelancers, and B - they make buying eco-friendly affordable. Here's a handful of cute stuff I found today.


These well-designed, adorable burlap bags are from designs Maya made



I love these fabrics! Made by Bagel Creations


One can never have enough catch-all's
From annebvinyl

These funky bowls are made from recycled vinyl records. I think they'd look really good in a group of three on a table or counter in a modern-style home.
From Coleraine Creations

My new favorite accessories at Viva Terra

For those of you who aren't familiar with Viva Terra, it's a furniture and lifestyle catalog that sells eco goods.

This whole image is gorgeous but the lotus chandelier is exquisite



I love this bedding!




This driftwood planter would be a good DIY project.



Aren't these the cutest robes?!

20% Discount for Decorology readers

Happy Friday everyone. Kristina from bakasartysta has been kind enought to offer a 20% through the month of may. Enter the code "DECORMAY" in the message to seller when purchasing from her etsy shop. She will then send you a refund through paypal for the discounted amount. This offer will be good for the entire month of May.

Lots of cute eco-friendly housewares and jewelry!







Click here to see more - Bakasartysta Etsy Shop

Lovely eco-goodies for spring decorating - from Olive and Myrtle

For you this morning- some sustainable, eco-friendly goodies for your nest. It's Spring, and while you're cleaning your home, consider replacing worn out items with products also "clean" for the earth. This stuff is truly adorable. Many of the products you see here - from Olive & Myrtle- don't cost any more than what you'd pay at Bed Bath and Beyond! They also feature a lot from Perch, a ceramic studio right here in Brooklyn.

My favorite Perch piece!



These stacking baskets are only $14!


More Perch prettiness!