Vanessa from Turquoise in LA wants to tell us about new book she’s loving so I’m handing the mic over to her for a moment… Take it away, V!
Ecologique: The Style of Sustainable Design
By: Vanessa De Vargas
I am so happy to blog about Ecologique “The Style of Sustainable Design” a new self-published book by interior designer Kelly LaPlante of Organic Interior Design. Kelly LaPlante is an eco designer located in Venice Beach, CA. Kelly?s retail store and design firm showcases custom eco-friendly furnishings while mixing recycled and vintage pieces. Her new coffee table book is a wonderful display of how green design looks polished and oh so chic! The many pages are filled with impressive images from classic style to tradition to eclectic and is printed on acid-free paper with soy-based ink.
The book is available through Organic Interior Design and 100% of the proceeds go to Global Green the national green resource center and The Blank Theatre Company, a playhouse in Los Angeles – which are both very important causes to Kelly. The book is $50 (or $55 including shipping) and all orders can be placed right here.
Just a couple months ago Kelly designed suites at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco and in Washington in partnership with Lexus Hybrid. Her classic design merged perfectly with the style and sophistication of the history of the hotel. In my opinion I have seen a lot of green design and I can fully say that Kelly not only has the eye for interiors but she has the knowledge to showcase exactly how eco design can look timeless and refined. For more design inspiration please check out her website.
And if you’re interested in more sustainable design, be sure you check out upcoming appearances of Kelly on Discovery Home Channel?s Greenovate and Sundance Channels Big Ideas for a Small Planet!
- Vanessa De Vargas
July 7th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
wow. i am in love with the birdcage/chair!
July 7th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
yes that birg cage chair is amazing!!!
July 8th, 2008 at 12:13 am
count me in too! that birdcage chair makes me heart hurt with longing.
July 8th, 2008 at 1:40 am
oh my god, that birdcage chair is MONEY
July 8th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Love your site!
July 8th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
I love that she is doing such a fabulous job of showing that choosing sustainable can still mean choosing style and high design.
July 8th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Will definitely have to check out her appearances and the book. Thanks for the info!
July 10th, 2008 at 12:12 am
Yowza…that birdcage chair and the herringbone pattern rug are new faves!
July 11th, 2008 at 11:30 am
This is one book I’m definitely going to have to buy. Kelly LaPlante is my eco hero! In fact, I think I’m going to do a giveaway of this book at http://www.greenyourdecor.com, because it can only serve as inspiration for my readers.