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New: World of Good eBay Marketplace
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Big news from eBay today… I was pleased to receive a press release this morning announcing the launch of eBay site World of Good. The products offered on the site have a positive social impact on the people who create them and also on the environment. Many products are fair trade certified, made by impoverished [...]

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Eco Paper Products from Amy Butler
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I know, I know enough Amy Butler already. But I really do fancy her work and now that she’s released eco paper products including gorgeous gift wraps I thought it couldn’t hurt to at least tell you about it…

I really like this simple, fresh office set up.

I know… How pretty. Wrapping paper can [...]

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Les Indiennes {ethnic eco-friendly}
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Les Indiennes is such an inspiring portal to worlds beyond, ethic prints and patterns continue to inspire and amaze me and Les Indiennes makes some of the loveliest I’ve seen. I’ve known about them for awhile, but after reading their personal story today in the Washington Post I felt inclined to blog about this online [...]

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Ecologique: The Style of Sustainable Design
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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 DesignBy: Vanessa De Vargas
I am so happy to blog about Ecologique “The Style of Sustainable Design” a new self-published book by interior [...]

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Rubie Green {eco-friendly fabric}
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I recently mentioned Rubie Green when I wrote New Revolution of Decorating on 6/2, but at that time her website wasn’t up and running. Things have changed! Ez recently told me that the site is now live so I thought I’d share the news.
If you recall, Rubie Green is a small fabric company based out [...]

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Homegrown & the bug
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It’s Okay. Sometimes all you need is a little tote to reassure you. The bags from Homegrown & the bug caught my eye today… I love how this mother and talented crafter artfully uses vintage sheets to create letters, super clever and eco-responsible. Then I found her blog and read one of the most genuine [...]

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Things Are Better With A Parrott
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Things Are Better With A Parrott is the stationery design studio of Sarah Parrott based in Providence, Rhode Island. Sarah is a RISD student studying Print Design Process and Production in addition to her small business making gocco cards, flat notes, and prints. In delightful hues to welcome Spring, these screenprinted and handmade paper goods [...]

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Amy Butler Design *new* Pillows + Cards
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Amy Butler Design just launched a collection of pillows and stationery today that I think you’ll really love if you’re an Amy fan, especially if you are someone who loves her fabric but who doesn’t love to sew. Amy did all the work for you!
I especially like how much attention she put into the design [...]

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Fokus Fabrik {organic textiles}
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Fokus Fabrik is Finnish textile design team Tiia Eronen, Eeva Heikkinen, Laura Järveläinen, and Hanna Kerman, due to launch their collection of modern fabrics made from organic cotton and hemp at the upcoming Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan and at Hardcore - New Finnish Design in New York where 20 individual design projects and [...]

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Viva Terra {eco finds for spring}
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I really adore all the new things (and a few of the older ones) at Viva Terra, our eco-friendly spot on the web that I enjoy for its natural and modern aesthetic. Here are some things that I’ve got my eyes on and look! Moroccan wedding quilts! Someone finally carries them online in America. Although [...]

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