Sweet Dreams

On occasion, I like to sit and dream about what I’d have in my dream bedroom. I have a folder on my computer filled with inspiring photos. They’re the types of pieces that stay with you for a lifetime, with a healthy dose of versatility mixed in so I could change them up slightly throughout the years. And in the folder for my dream bedroom is the Rowan upholstered bed.

I have a mild obsession with upholstered, tufted headboards, and this also comes with an upholstered frame. You could cover this with everything from linen to organic cotton, hemp and more. With most upholstered furniture these days, you’re lucky to have even one sustainable choice. And trust me when I say that EVERY part of the construction of this bed is sustainable.

I could only imagine I would have sweet dreams in a bed like this!

Why It’s Green:

Wood frames made from sustainably grown Alder from well-managed American forests

Legs are constructed from reclaimed wood

Non-toxic, water based adhesives used

A combination of hemp webbing, jute, and hemp burlap are used to finish out the frame.

Uses organic wool batting and 100% natural latex padding and foam from the rubber tree

Upholstered in sustainable fabrics that are laundered in chemical-free, vegetable-based laundry detergent and are either certified organic or have been produced using chemical-free base cloth and vegetable or low impact dyes

Eco Friendly Dream House

1. Natural fiber fabrics made with safe or no dyes are used for furniture and draperies. Cushions are made with natural latex foam and down.

2. Solar shingles are low profile panels designed to blend with traditional roof shingles. The panels capture light emitted by the sun and convert that energy into electricity.

3. Salvaged stone was taken from a terrace during landscaping and installed on the dinning room walls to add rustic old world character to a previously dressy room.

4. Antique Doors from Italy open to the foyer, with an antique console, mirror and lamps made from 19th century candlesticks.

5. Reclaimed wood planks and beams supplied by California based company, TerraMai, were added to the ceiling, which previously was painted with clouds.

6. Recycled Lumber was used to panel the library and build the fireplace mantel, which displays Emmy awards the Rosenthal’s won for the TV show “Everybody Loves Raymond.”

7. Energy efficient windows and french doors were installed, providing ample natural daylight without taxing heating and cooling systems.

8. Reclaimed Walnut planks were laid for the kitchen floor. New wood floors in other areas were all certified by the Forest Stewardship Council

9. Cork floors in the pool house are practical and sustainable. Cork is harvested by removing the bark from a cork tree without harming the tree.

10. Iron lattice forms a gazebo planted with wisteria and jasmine to create a romantic outdoor dinning spot protected from the sun and wind. The terrace is made of stone.

Images From Traditional Home and Timothy Corrigan

Eco Wallpaper

CLD PURE Wallpaper

CLD PURE wallpaper (Carey Lind Designs, Crown Wallpaper) covers your walls with natural, non-PVC product. These stunning, subtle solids and loud patterns are printed using low-VOC water-based inks without lead cadmium so you can breathe easy in your home. So whether your concern is for the ecological impact on our environment or the visual impact on your interior, CLD PURE offers eco-friendly wallpapers with beautiful images inspired by nature.

Price: $80-$100 per roll Available at: http://www.crownwallpaper.com/

DIY sofa using shipping palettes

I saw this and thought what a great idea! Its turning plain shipping palettes into a really cool piece of furniture...and it fits anyones budget!







Throw some vintage pillows and you have yourself a great shabby chic daybed!




Give it a modern look by painting it white and order a piece of custom foam to give it that chic look. Who says you need to spend thousands on a sofa when you can make your own!