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Why Choosing Sustainably-Grown and -Harvested Wood is Important

Why Choosing Sustainably-Grown and -Harvested Wood is Important

By Guest Contributor on December 4, 2012

While in theory wood is a renewable and environmentally-friendly resource, in practice it is often harvested unsustainably – with impacts on both people and the planet.

Category: Home+Decor, Living | Tags: Forest Stewardship Council, FSC, green building, sustainable wood, sustainably harvested wood, wood | 0

Spotted: Reclaimed Wood Art

Spotted: Reclaimed Wood Art

By Becky Striepe on January 18, 2012

We love any project that uses reclaimed wood, and I’m totally digging this super sweet reclaimed wood art from Olga Oreshyna. I love the textures and colors of these pieces!

Category: Art, DIY, Innovation | Tags: Art, artists, buy handmade, reclaimed art, reclaimed wood, reuse, upcycled art, upcycling, wood

Spotted: DIY Succulent Planter Table from Pallets

Spotted: DIY Succulent Planter Table from Pallets

By Becky Striepe on July 29, 2011

Succulents are a great way to add green to small spaces. They don’t need a lot of space to grow, and they’re low maintenance, too! So, of course, I swooned when I ran across this gorgeous, outdoor table featuring a built in succulent mini-garden.

Category: DIY, Furniture, Home+Decor, Living | Tags: DIY, pallet craft project, pallets, recycled, succulents, upcycled, wood

Morsø Wood Stoves are Green & Hot

Morsø Wood Stoves are Green & Hot

By Matt Embrey on January 20, 2011

Morsø Jernstøberi, a Danish company, makes beautiful cast iron woodstoves with an amazing commitment to design and the environment. Coming in classic and contemporary styles, these striking stoves are made from 98% recycled material consisting of steel scrap (50%), returned and/or rejected cast iron stoves (35%) and recovered scrap from the cutting process (15%). All [...]

Category: Home+Decor | Tags: heating, wood, wood stove

Fresh, Eco-Friendly Furniture by Anderson Modern

Fresh, Eco-Friendly Furniture by Anderson Modern

By Becky Striepe on April 26, 2010

When Jacob and Kristen Anderson had their son, they “began to transform [their] home into a kid proof toxic free zone,” hunting down chemical-free alternatives to conventional products like housewares and furniture.

When he wasn’t thrilled with the available options, he started designing his own!

Category: Furniture, Home+Decor, Living | Tags: Atlanta, Design, Furniture, reclaimed wood, wood

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