Arboretum to display furniture from fallen ash trees
Our first house was a cute little 1920s English cottage, complete with slate roof, copper gutters and a glorious old elm tree. That was about it in the way of a garden. The tiny lawn could support just this wonderful old elm tree that had somehow survived the ravages of Dutch elm disease in the [...]
Sunrise Cast Aluminum 3 piece Bistro Set
Sunrise Cast Aluminum 3 piece Bistro Set Reviews: The Sunrise bistro set we received is not as sturdy as it appears in the pictures. Some of the nuts and bolts have had to be retightened, and that was after very little use. While it is a nice-looking set, I’m not sure how much wear and [...]
Green values at Contemporary Furniture Fair
Designers at the 20th annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York this month were asking hard questions about their use of materials and were veering away from fashionable all-bamboo or all-bio-fuel solutions.
Sustainability is a balancing act. It does not mean we have to abstain from using nature’s resources; we just must use them sparingly.
Some [...]
Creating Cool Furniture From Recycled Trash
My tastes in furniture run to the eclectic. From retro in one area to more modern in another room, I decorate in a style that probably would confuse most interior designers. If I can combine a creative use with a greener sensibility in my rooms, I’m even more excited about it.
Designers have been doing some [...]