Keep on ROHLlin’
Date: July 16, 2009 | Category: Green Building, Home Furnishings, Kitchen, The Home
There are a myriad of options for eliminating plastic bottled water from daily life. One of the most elegant of those being the Triflow Integrated Water Filtration system from ROHL Home. Produced in the UK with the highest quality standards, it provides hot and cold filtered water from one faucet - plus an optional sidespray. (more…)
Glass Act
Date: July 9, 2009 | Category: Events, Green Building, Home Furnishings, Kitchen, The Home
Ever wonder where your curbside recycled glass goes? Bet you never thought it could end back up in the kitchen - this time in the form of a counter slab, rather than a bottle in the fridge! Vetrazzo countertops use 100% recycled glass (making up 85% of the total slab material) to create unique, light-catching counters (more…)
Sneak Peek at Dwell on Design… Reclaimed Space
Date: June 28, 2009 | Category: Events, Green Building, Home Furnishings, Kitchen, The Home
The Dwell on Design show is exceeding our expectations. Eye candy everywhere! We love the Reclaimed Space house and are honored to have created the beautiful interior that echos the story of the house - reclaimed, repurposed, restyled.
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Afternoon Coffee with Zem
Date: April 27, 2009 | Category: Green Building, Home Furnishings, Lifestyle, Media, Resources, Stores & Resources
Jess Chamberlain, home and design writer for Sunset Magazine, and Sunset’s blog Home by Sunset, was guest blogging all last week for Design Sponge, a daily website devoted to home and design, led by the lovely Grace Bonney. (more…)
Rain, Rain, Go Away
Date: March 17, 2009 | Category: Garden, Green Building, Stores & Resources, The Home
We’re all keeping a tight rein on our water usage, though for most of us, the thought of harvesting rainwater as an urban dweller seems nearly impossible. But Sydney-based architect, Sally Dominguez, has designed the Rainwater HOG, a modular water storage unit small enough for us city folks. (more…)
Much Ado About Muffins
Date: March 13, 2009 | Category: Food & Drink, Green Building, Lifestyle, Stores & Resources
Whether non-native or longtime resident, trekking across the streets of New York often induces sensory overload. In the West Village, amidst the flurry of taxi cabs, foot traffic, and stretches of visually-enticing boutiques, lies Birdbath, a nondescript storefront that touts itself as the “Neighborhood Green Bakery.” (more…)
You’ll Like this Prescription, Homie
Date: March 11, 2009 | Category: Cleaning, Green Building, Home Furnishings, Kitchen, Media, Stores & Resources, The Home
You’ve made the switch to non-toxic cleaners, are actively recycling and you’ve even installed a low-flow shower head. Now what? Next steps can be confusing. Don’t you wish someone would just create a prescriptive plan for you? (more…)
At the Corner of West Elm and Green
Date: February 4, 2009 | Category: Green Building, Home Furnishings, Stores & Resources, The Home
Nightmares on Elm Street? Not a chance. The opening of the new West Elm store in Emeryville, CA is nothing but a dream come true.
ecofabulous was present for a sneak peek before the store opened its doors to the public today, February 4th. And my oh my, were we blown away. From the green roof to the solar panels to the reclaimed wood flooring to the low-VOC paint, West Elm went out of their way to ensure the space was as environmentally conscious as possible.
The eco-chic line is aptly placed at the front of the store so hurry on over to check it all out - we’re especially loving the new delicate khadi window panels and the recycled glass drinkware (the tumbler and carafe are a perfect nightstand staple). If you’re not Bay Area-based, make sure to check ‘em out online here and stay tuned as we follow the stores’ growing intersection of style and sustainability.
Smells Like a Perfect Palette
Date: January 21, 2009 | Category: Featured, Green Building, Home Furnishings, The Home
Saturated wall color used to come at the expense of exposure to toxic chemicals like ammonia and formaldehyde—that “new-paint” smell is courtesy of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which cause eye and throat irritation and have even been linked to cancer. Thankfully, times have changed and now you can finally have your hue and smell it, too. (more…)
The 7 Best Organic Chocolate Gifts
Date: January 20, 2009 | Category: Food & Drink, Green Building, Holiday & Gift, Home Furnishings, Lifestyle
1. Pull a trick out of the hat with Vosges Haute Chocolate Organic Wink of the Rabbit; 4 piece box, $9.50.
2. Poetry aside, the organic Chocolove bar is the most affordable way to say you love someone (yourself included); $3.39.
3. The luxurious 100% organic truffles from Organica Deluxe that Oprah calls “absolutely perfect;” is! 10 piece box, $30.
4. An irresistible assortment of Poco Dolce’s bittersweet chocolate tiles topped with grey sea salt; 16 piece box, $34.
5. With an aroma wheel and tasting notes log, Dagoba’s tasting square gift book will transport the tastebuds; 24 piece box, $21.68.
6. The winter confection collection from Theo is an aphrodisiac to curb the seasonal chill; 18 piece box, $39.60.
7. Each detail on the life is sweet chocolates from Organic Style is a delectable work of art; 12 piece box, $39.50.
