Thursday, April 30, 2009

galliano fairy tale couture

What could be more Haute Nature than this 'Montanara' wilderness sofa by Gaetano Pesce Meritalia? Well, of course it should have been made from eco materials.

via Pan Dan

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

clear water revival: natural pools

Clear Water Revival from UK, builds natural swimming pools free from chemically disinfected water. Working with Blue Base from Austria, each garden & swimming pond is carefully designed to meld with the surrounding landscape with unpolluted water. BlueBase was set up in Austria in 1996 after 3 years of research at Vienna University. The company has been responsible for over 1200 pool installations worldwide.

first denver green fest

The first annual Denver Green Festival is this weekend May 2nd and 3rd. Tickets are cheap, $15--Go!

mingus designs: sustainable handbags

Mingus Designs is a small independent business run by Dear Songsuwan from her small studio in Melbourne, Australia.

At Mingus Designs they embrace sustainable living principles and are focused on producing a range of products that reflect environmentally conscious values with quality and style.

All pieces are designed, drawn, cut, printed, glued, sewn and packaged by hand using 100% green energy. Products are made from hemp, organic cotton, linen and upcycled leathers.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Thursday, April 23, 2009

panna chair: tokujin yoshiokaa

Tokujin Yoshiokaa's Panna Chair for Moroso is made from puffy white quilted industrial fabric used for carrying precision instruments, pulled over the chair form.

Friday, April 17, 2009

recycled wool pig


Viola Studio

cocolico shoes

Coclico Footwear is a small, independent, designer shoe brand produced in Spain. Based in New York, some Cocolico shoes incorporate vegetable tanned leathers, sustainable FSC certified wood platforms, sustainable FSC certified cork and non-toxic water-based adhesives.

All styles include nickel-free & lead-free buckles, recycled PU foam beds, highest standards of environmental & labor laws and purchased carbon credits from Native Energy.

rediscovering the nutrition of the maya nut

Ever heard of the Maya Nut?

Thursday, April 9, 2009

deux filles en fil: leather remnant bags

Deux Filles en Fil a French trio, designs bags made from leather scraps. This teeny picture was all I could find, but it is my favorite product--a monster coin purse!

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

mass migration of sting rays

Sandra Critelli captured the migration at the northern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

rafinesse & tristesse: recycled olive oil tins

Rafinesse & Tristesse is a children's line of handmade recycled products from Switzerland from all recycled components. I saw them at Green Fest in Seattle, and they are too cute in person too. The main body of either 'Frizzle Sizzle' or 'Splish Splash' is made from recycled olive oil tins. Each sink or stove top made is unique and come with clocks hooks and storage. Simply adorable!!!

Monday, April 6, 2009

sun pod greenhouses: canada

Made from FSC woods, Sun Pod Greenhouses are a brilliant set of products that I would like for myself. The greenhouse kits come with the arches and the venting sides needed to start seedlings or to grow food year round in your yard or roof top.

Saturday, April 4, 2009

stephan burks: cappellini love: recycled paper stool

Stephan Burks designed these triangle paper mache stools as part of a collection based on recycled materials made by South African artisans.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

paper mache bowl tutorial

I have personally not done a paper mache project in a very long time. It brings back some childhood nostalgia. Art Projects For Kids has a lovely bowl tutorial here.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009