Pretty Green Living

Green Living Online has put together an extremely useful eco-guide to fabrics.  Eliminate confusion and navigate which fabrics to use for your next upholstery project with ease.

We love to bring beautiful items into our homes and luckily, we are gradually learning to be more conscious of where these items come from:  was the wood for the table harvested sustainable?  could I purchase this material locally, rather than create more waste through the shipping of the item long distances?
One issue that seems [...]

Considering building a  modern, sustainable home?  Jetson Green recently discussed Hometta, a group of designers, architects and builders who have joined together to improve the way residential housing is designed today.
Visit Hometta for access to innovative home designs.  Some of my favorites (which in addition to their sustainability, exude a sleek modern vibe):

Eco Home Resource is more than just a source for “green” living tips – they have a plethora of advice for everything from feng shui for the bedroom to creating color harmony in your home.

As I plan and prepare for our home and kitchen overhaul, I am, of course, focused on making sure we make the greenest choices possible.  So I started researching “green” options for countertops and came up with a few great options that everyone is raving about.
1)  Recycled glass: Because of the broad range of colors, [...]

This is the 3rd day I’ve returned with the same coffee cup to my local haunt, The Steam Cafe.   I’m feeling a little self-conscious and, of course, over explaining myself.  Driss, the owner of the shop, merely laughed with (at?) me and seemed to appreciate my desire to conserve.  I think this would be [...]

Whole Living has published a list of 25 eco-chic design ideas for your home.  Some are adorable and super clever.
A few of my favorites that I intend to use include:
#4 – Recycled Glass Dishes
Why?:  Nothing is prettier than the slightly imperfect formations of recycled glass.
#5 – Rustic Candles
Why?: Fun, green and resourceful.  Not to mention [...]

I brought yesterday’s paper coffee cup, sleeve and lid back for a refill today at my fave local cafe here in Dupont Circle.  Only had to endure a slight questioning look from the barista but I think he may have given me a discount:).

I wrote a post last week considering how to reduce our usage of to go cups in coffee shops.   While I realize that the little steps add up, I can’t help feeling a little helpless and ineffective when I think about this.  Really, just in terms of personal daily trash disposal, it is quite overwhelming [...]

This afternoon I was pondering my usage of the occasional paper cup when grabbing coffee to go.   As a multi-tasker and coffee lover, it is not an indulgence I would be able to give up easily.  However, I realize it is something that I should work on immediately.  Actually, I am very good about using [...]