by jennae on January 18, 2011
One of the things I like to do in the beginning of a new year is pay attention to all the new trends in home decorating. The Pantone Color of the year is announced, and retailers and designers often release new collections. And with the new, I have noticed two trends that seem to be sticking around: sunburst/startburst designs and Ikat patterns.
Personally, I’m happy about this, because there’s a special place in my heart for both. Here are some of my favorite eco-friendly examples of these two trends:
Viva Terra Starburst Mirror
. Made from scraps of sustainably grown teak discarded by a boat builder. $239 (aff). :: READ THE FULL POST
by jennae on January 4, 2011
I know I’ve been more than a little bit out of the loop over the past few weeks. But over the holidays, I decided to give myself a much needed, though completely unplanned, break. I stayed offline as much as possible, and I just enjoyed my family, and I am SO glad I did! So since I haven’t said it (or anything else) yet for the year, Happy New Year, and thank you so much for sticking with me and Green Your Decor!
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by jennae on December 1, 2010
Pure Citizen is one of those sites that you just can’t help but love. It is a “Deal a Day” site in the spirit of Groupon, Gilt Groupe and others, but with one important distinction: Pure Citizen offers only eco-friendly products. The sales generally last 24 hours, except on weekends or for special events, and the discounts are notable.
Today, Pure Citizen is having their first home sale, with a variety of housewares and products, including: :: READ THE FULL POST
- Soy candles by Dirt Candles for 40% off
- Fair Trade pillows, coasters and wooden sculptures for up to 50% off
by jennae on October 28, 2010
Call me crazy, but I am in love with these little animal figurines from Etsy seller enormouschampion! I found the fox first, but it didn’t take long for me to fall for the kangaroo, squirrels and love birds (y’all KNOW how much I love birds 
). I think they’d be incredibly cute in a nursery or child’s room, and I’d love to have the company of a fox or kangaroo while sitting at my desk all day. And I DO need a paperweight (how come noone ever told me that Kindergarten comes with tons of paper brought home daily?) :: READ THE FULL POST
by jennae on October 18, 2010
If you were planning on giving the man in your life a tie for your next gift-giving occasion (again), why not give him 12 ties instead?
You guys know that I have real thing for sunburst mirrors and clocks. But I’m not sure how I feel about this one. The concept is great, but something about it feels — I don’t know — not right. Maybe it’s the mismatched metal used for the center of the clock and arms, or maybe it’s the fact that some of the ties are just plain ugly, but this one falls slightly to the drab side for me. :: 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.
