by jennae on December 20, 2011
I always have the best intentions when it comes to setting my table. I will pin photos of lavish table settings on Pinterest, and promise myself that for the next holiday, I’ll make my table look just like them — or better. Needless to say, it usually doesn’t work out that way. After spending all day in the kitchen on Thanksgiving or Christmas or whatever, the last thing I’m interested in doing in making the table look great. Jennifer Nelson of Home Sweet understands that, and she has created a product that will let you give your table a little something extra without all the fuss. :: READ THE FULL POST
by jennae on December 19, 2011
There are some green products that will always be on my go-to list when gift-giving time comes around. Sprout Watches are absolutely among those items — which is why they appear in so many categories of the Green Gift Guide! They are stylish, high quality, eco-friendly and affordable. And best of all, Sprout is constantly evolving and releasing new styles. So while you can get some of the same watches this year that were available last year, you can also find a variety of new styles. :: READ THE FULL POST
by jennae on December 19, 2011
Buying green gifts for kids can be tough. They’re seeing toys made of plastic plastered all over the TV and everywhere else, and those are usually the gifts that wind up on their wish lists. Thankfully, though, more and more companies are making eco-friendly alternatives to traditional kids’ gifts. miYim is one of those companies, and I was truly excited to have found their organic Disney plush collection. After all, what kid doesn’t like Mickey Mouse or Winnie the Pooh? :: READ THE FULL POST
by jennae on December 16, 2011
Just call today “Free Art Friday.” The second giveaway of the day is a beautiful letterpress print by Etsy seller EnormousChampion. The minute I saw this piece, I knew I had to include it in the Green Gift Guide. The 8″ x 10″ print features a vortex of gold and black skeleton keys printed by hand on extra thick cotton paper. To make it even more special, it is printed in an edition of 125 and signed and numbered on the back.
Why It’s Green:
- Printed by hand on cotton paper
Price: $33 :: READ THE FULL POST
by jennae on December 16, 2011
Do you need some artwork for your bare walls, or a gift for the person on your list who has everything? Well, you’re in luck! You have a chance to win a custom-printed, 16″ x 20″ rolled canvas from online printing service UPrinting.com. They offer canvas printing with soy-based inks and finish them with a non-toxic UV coating. And they make great gifts, for you or someone else on your list, and you can have the canvas printed with the image of your choice: from a family photo to a portrait of your favorite pet, a landscape shot of your home, or a closeup of your favorite flower. What’s even cooler is that you can build a design right on the UPrinting website using photos, text, shapes and colors. :: READ THE FULL POST
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I’m Jennae Petersen, and I’m a lot of things. A mother, a graphic artist, a connosieur of beautiful interiors and a purveyor of all things design. Green Your Decor was borne of frustration in my attempts to find eco-friendly housewares that were also beautiful, and inspiration to do something to reduce my own carbon footprint and help others do the same in a beautiful way.
