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		<title>Bathroom Glam: Gorgeous, FSC-Certified Vanity</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:27:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennae</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ [...]<p>&#169; 2008-2011 <a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com">Green Your Decor</a>. Do not republish any items from this feed without permission.</p><br/><br/><a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/8722/bathroom-glam-gorgeous-fsccertified-vanity/">Bathroom Glam: Gorgeous, FSC-Certified Vanity</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>At the moment, I&#8217;m not a fan of spending a lot of time in the bathroom. At one time, it was one of my favorite places to &#8220;get away&#8221; from everyone. I could go in there, close the door and be alone. But when your bathroom is as boring and utilitarian as mine was, spending time there gets really old really fast. Unfortunately, we&#8217;re renters, so there&#8217;s not a whole lot I can do about it beside add a few accessories and maybe paint. But what I wouldn&#8217;t give for my bathroom to look like this:</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8724" title="modernbath1" src="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/modernbath1.png" alt="" width="495" height="667" /></p>
<p>Now THAT is a place where I could spend some time! But because this site is about style <em>with</em> substance, you know there must be something more to this image than good looks. This <strong><a href="http://www.modernbathroom.com/bathroom-vanities/mti-eryx-lv-bathroom-lavatory__mtcs-735.aspx#wm_tag1" target="_blank">eco-friendly bathroom vanity</a></strong> is made of solid, FSC-certified cherry wood.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8726" title="modernbath2" src="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/modernbath21.png" alt="" width="495" height="557" /></p>
<p>Can&#8217;t you just picture it paired with some gorgeous recycled glass tile? Add the tub shown above, also made of FSC-certified wood, or any of a variety of other <strong><a href="http://www.modernbathroom.com/eco-friendly/default.aspx#wm_tag1" target="_blank">eco-friendly bathroom</a></strong> products and you&#8217;ve got yourself a gorgeous green room you won&#8217;t be able to wait to use!</p>
<h3>Why It&#8217;s Green:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Made of FSC-certified wood</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Price: <a href="http://www.modernbathroom.com/bathroom-vanities/mti-eryx-lv-bathroom-lavatory__mtcs-735.aspx#wm_tag1" target="_blank">$3369.99</a></strong></p>
<p><em>This is a sponsored post. As usual, all opinions are my own.</em></p>
<p>&#169; 2008-2011 <a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com">Green Your Decor</a>. Do not republish any items from this feed without permission.</p><br/><br/><a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/8722/bathroom-glam-gorgeous-fsccertified-vanity/">Bathroom Glam: Gorgeous, FSC-Certified Vanity</a></p>
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		<title>Green Steal of the Week: Organic Bedding &amp; Textiles from 108 Mala</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennae</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>After researching green products for so long, it&#8217;s become increasingly rare for me to come across products or a company that I&#8217;ve never seen before. Yesterday, discount retailer <a href="http://greenyourdecor.com/hautelook" target="_blank"><strong>Haute Look</strong></a> delivered a surprise that reminded me more and more companies are venturing into green manufacturing. 108 Mala is one of those companies, and boy, have they got it right!</p>
<p>Their gorgeous organic cotton bedding, towels and bags are handmade by skilled artisans under Fair Trade conditions. These products allow them to earn a sustainable income that they can put back into their communities. Every product is made of sustainable  textiles like organic cotton, recyclable and lead-free materials, vegan materials and natural dyes. And did I mention that they are beautiful?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/hautelook" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full" title="108mala2" src="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/108mala2.png" alt="" width="495" height="319" /></a></p>
<p>The designs are graphic, but simple, and available in a variety of colors, including: yellow, gray, black, purple, blue and pink. They are the perfect choice for subdued bedding that will complement your decor. Their towels and tote bags are equally fabulous and colorful.</p>
<p>Thanks to <strong><a href="http://greenyourdecor.com/hautelook" target="_blank">Haute Look</a></strong>, you can snag these goodies for up to 60% off!</p>
<h3>Why It&#8217;s Green:</h3>
<ul>
<li> Handmade by Fair Trade workers</li>
<li> Made of sustainable materials like organic cotton</li>
<li> 108 Mala is a member of the Fair Trade Federation, contributes to 1% For the Planet, and recognized with a Business Seal of Approval from Green America&#8217;s Green Business Network</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Price: <a href="http://greenyourdecor.com/hautelook" target="_blank">$19.99-224.99</a></strong> on sale (regularly $49.99-549.99)</p>
<p><strong>FIND IT: </strong><em>If you’re not yet a member of Haute Look, you must <a href="http://greenyourdecor.com/hautelook" target="_blank"><strong>sign up</strong></a> to take advantage of this deal. Signing up is free. To find the sale, <strong><a href="http://greenyourdecor.com/hautelook" target="_blank">visit Haute Look</a></strong>, and mouse over “Living” in the navigation menu. Click “108 Mala.” (aff)</em></p>
<p>&#169; 2008-2011 <a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com">Green Your Decor</a>. Do not republish any items from this feed without permission.</p><br/><br/><a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/7963/green-steal-week-organic-bedding-textiles-108-mala/">Green Steal of the Week: Organic Bedding &#038; Textiles from 108 Mala</a></p>
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		<title>Green Gift Giveaway, Day 3: Nostalgia Organics Prize Package!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennae</dc:creator>
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<p><a href="http://nostalgiaorganics.com/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6799" title="giftgiveaway-nostalgiaorganics" src="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/giftgiveaway-nostalgiaorganics.png" alt="" width="495" height="402" /></a></p>
<p>I am probably more excited about this particular giveaway than I am about any of the others. (OK&#8230;MOST of the others). To say that I am a fan of Nostalgia Organics would be a serious understatement. Let me put it like this: If Nostalgia were a celebrity, I&#8217;d be a stalker. If it were a movie, it would be the one I&#8217;d watch obsessively over and over again. OK&#8230;so I&#8217;m over-exaggerating a little, but I really do love this line of products.</p>
<p>Nostalgia Organics offers handmade, natural personal care products, including artisan soaps, body wash, lotions and body balms with skin-nurturing plant-based ingredients, like pure essential oils,  organic vegetable oils and organic herbs. I do my best to keep at least one of these soaps on hand at all times. I order several at a time and  re-order before I run out. I love them so much that I actually ordered a bunch of them to give as gifts this year.</p>
<p>So I know that the person who wins this prize will be more than happy!</p>
<h3>Why It’s Green:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Handmade in the U.S.</li>
<li>Made only with natural and organic ingredients and essential oils</li>
<li>Packaging is printed with water-based inks on recycled paper and/or organic cotton</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Price: <a href="http://www.nostalgiaorganics.com/soapsacks.html" target="_blank">$8/ea.</a></strong> for soaps in paper label, <a href="http://www.nostalgiaorganics.com/soapsacks.html" target="_blank"><strong>$10/ea.</strong></a> for soap sacks<strong><br />
</strong></p>
<h2>How to Win:</h2>
<p>The winner will get a wonderful prize package from Nostalgia Organics that includes:</p>
<ul>
<li>1 Angel Kiss soap</li>
<li>1 Happy Days bar soap</li>
<li>1 Lavender Flowers body wash</li>
<li>1 Ruffles aromatherapy body balm</li>
<li>1 Sunday School body lotion</li>
</ul>
<p>There are several ways to enter:</p>
<ol>
<li>Visit the <a href="http://nostalgiaorganics.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Nostalgia Organics</strong></a> website or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nostalgiaorganics" target="_blank"><strong>Etsy shop</strong></a>. Then come back here and leave a comment telling me which  product  is your favorite OR something you learned about the company.</li>
<li>Like <a href="http://facebook.com/GreenYourDecor" target="_blank"><strong>Green Your Decor</strong></a> on Facebook. Then come back here and leave a comment with your Facebook   name.</li>
<li>Follow <a href="http://www.twitter.com/nostalgialife" target="_blank"><strong>@nostalgialife</strong></a><a href="http://twitter.com/barleyandbirch" target="_blank"><strong></strong></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/greenyourdecor" target="_blank"><strong>@greenyourdecor </strong></a>on   Twitter. Then   come back here and leave a comment letting me know.</li>
<li>If you haven’t already, <a href="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/a/emailverifySubmit?feedId=1972460&amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>sign up for Green Your Decor’s email updates</strong></a> by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, December 10, 2010. You <em><strong>must</strong></em> verify your email subscription to be eligible. Current subscribers must      leave a comment saying that you are a subscriber to be entered.</li>
<li>If you’d prefer to receive your updates via RSS, <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/greenyourdecor" target="_blank"><strong>sign  up for the GYD feed</strong></a>.   Then please leave a comment letting  me know that you’ve done so, and   be sure to include your email address. RSS-only subscribers are   anonymous otherwise.</li>
</ol>
<p>You have up to 5 chances to enter, and the giveaway entry period ends at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2010. <em><strong>U.S. and Canada mailing addresses only! </strong></em>A  winner will be chosen via <strong><a href="http://www.random.org/" target="_blank">Random.org</a></strong> and contacted via email. Good  luck everyone!</p>
<h3>Other Current Green Gift Giveaways:</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/6725/green-gift-giveaways-differently-organic-cotton-tshirt/" target="_self"><strong>Organic Cotton T-Shirt from Differently Clothing</strong></a>. Ends 12/8/10</li>
<li><a href="../6764/green-gift-giveaways-day-2-barley-birch-organic-kids-shirt/" target="_self"><strong>Barley &amp; Birch Organic Cotton Kids&#8217; T-Shirt</strong></a>. Ends 12/9/10</li>
<li><a href="../6662/6662/green-gift-giveaway-day-4-wabisabi-green-ecoart-pillow/" target="_self"><strong>Organic Cotton EcoArt throw pillow from Wabsabi Green</strong></a>. Ends 12/13/10.</li>
<li><a href="../6668/green-gift-giveaway-day-5-lorax-wall/" target="_self"><strong>Environmental Tales: Dr. Seuss&#8217; The Lorax and Disney&#8217;s Wall E on DVD</strong></a>. Ends 12/14/10.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/6722/green-gift-giveaway-day-6-recycled-doodle-list-journal-gadanke/" target="_self"><strong>Recycled paper Doodle List journal from Gadanke</strong></a>. Ends 12/15/10.</li>
</ul>
<p>&#169; 2008-2011 <a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com">Green Your Decor</a>. Do not republish any items from this feed without permission.</p><br/><br/><a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/6658/green-gift-giveaway-day-3-nostalgia-organics-prize-package/">Green Gift Giveaway, Day 3: Nostalgia Organics Prize Package!</a></p>
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		<title>Spice up Your Bathroom: Spa-Quality Teak Products from Verde Lifestyles</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennae</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ [...]<p>&#169; 2008-2011 <a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com">Green Your Decor</a>. Do not republish any items from this feed without permission.</p><br/><br/><a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/6353/spice-bathroom-spaquality-teak-products-verde-lifestyles/">Spice up Your Bathroom: Spa-Quality Teak Products from Verde Lifestyles</a></p>
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<p>I don&#8217;t know about you, but the prospect of having guests for the holidays always sends me scrambling to make sure my home is in tip-top shape. That&#8217;s not to say it isn&#8217;t in good shape all the time. Just that having guests makes you take a second look at things and rooms that normally wouldn&#8217;t get much attention — like the bathroom.</p>
<p>I fully admit that beyond our choice of shower curtain and an inexpensive picture on the wall, we didn&#8217;t give our bathroom a whole lot of thought. The room is very small, and I always wonder how we can best use the space to make it more functional and stylish. This is especially true around the holidays with the prospects of guests and their additional towels and personal care products. The <strong><a href="http://www.verdelifestyles.com/Teak-Towel-Ladder-with-Adjustable-Shelf-p/tsl1864-teo.htm" target="_blank">teak towel ladder</a></strong> shown above from Verde Lifestyles is a great solution. It can accommodate a bunch of extra towels, and the shelf can hold soap dishes and more. Plus, it would be a great replacement for our over-the-door towel rack, which is both an eyesore and an obstruction when we&#8217;re trying to get into our closet.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6518" title="teak-fullset" src="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/teak-fullset.jpg" alt="" width="495" height="745" /></p>
<p>If you really want to make your bathroom feel like a spa, add a <a href="http://www.verdelifestyles.com/Teak-Spa-Mat-Natural-Teak-Oil-Finish-p/tsm22817-teo.htm" target="_blank"><strong>teak spa mat</strong></a> for when you step out of the shower and <a href="http://www.verdelifestyles.com/Teak-Bath-Bar-Natural-Teak-Oil-Finish-p/tbb2317-teo.htm" target="_blank"><strong>bath bar</strong></a> for long baths. I can just imagine relaxing in the tub with a book, a cup of tea and a fragrant soy candle. If you have a little extra space, a matching wall shelf and spa stool also are available. Roll up a few towels for your guests, and it&#8217;ll look like you made a lot more effort than you really did <img src='http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<h3>Why It&#8217;s Green:</h3>
<ul>
<li> Made of fast-growing, farmed teak regulated by the Royal Forestry Department of  Thailand.</li>
<li>Finished with  all natural, non-toxic teak oil</li>
<li>Hand-carved and finished, so each product is unique</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Price: <a href="http://www.verdelifestyles.com/Sustainable-Wood-Bath-Decor-s/154.htm" target="_blank">$57.75-162.75</a></strong></p>
<p><em>(<a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/disclosure/" target="_blank">sponsored post</a>): This post is sponsored by Verde Lifestyles. As always, all opinions are my own.</em></p>
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		<title>Two Shades of Fabulous: Organic Shower Curtains from AphroChic</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennae</dc:creator>
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<p>It&#8217;s been a long time since I&#8217;ve come across a product that instantly makes me want to redecorate a room in my home. These gorgeous new organic curtain shower curtains from AphroChic do that to me. I might be the only person on the planet who would put a shower curtain on their Christmas wish list, but these designs are absolutely fabulous!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6463" title="aphrochic-brooklynlife1" src="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/aphrochic-brooklynlife1.jpg" alt="" width="495" height="702" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6464" title="aphrochic-brooklynlife2" src="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/aphrochic-brooklynlife2.jpg" alt="" width="495" height="995" /></p>
<p>It&#8217;s no secret that I love ikat patterns or anything that looks similar. The Beat shower curtain isn&#8217;t an ikat, per se, but the vibrant color scheme and repeating diamond pattern are very ikat-like. I LOVE it! My bathroom is begging for some of that orange. The Brooklyn Life shower curtains (and other pieces, like pillows and placemats) feature scenes of city life — outdoors and inside respectively — in gorgeous watercolor. The fact that the artwork features women of color is just icing on the cake.</p>
<p>Jeanine (creator of AphroChic), you have outdone yourself with these new designs. I am officially in love!</p>
<h3>Why It&#8217;s Green:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Made in the U.S.A. of organic cotton</li>
<li>Designed and created by a small, independent designer</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Price: <a href="http://www.aphrochicshop.com/collections/shower" target="_blank">$150/ea.</a></strong></p>
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		<title>More Amy Butler Loveliness: New Organic Bedding, Shower Curtains &amp; Window Treatments</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 15:37:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennae</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p class="extrasavings"><strong>SALE ALERT!</strong> Amy Butler bedding (including the bedding shown below) is currently on sale at <a href="http://greenyourdecor.com/go/ruelala" target="_blank"><strong>Rue La La</strong></a> for 40-60% off! If you’re not a member of the site, you’ll have to <a href="http://greenyourdecor.com/go/ruelala" target="_blank"><strong>sign up</strong></a> to take advantage of the sale. Signing up is free! Sale ends 11/23 at 11 a.m. EST.<em> (aff)</em></p>
<p><img src="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/amybutler-newbedding1.png" alt="" title="amybutler-newbedding1" width="495" height="741" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4492" /></p>
<p>If it seems like I&#8217;m an Amy Butler fan girl, I&#8217;m not ashamed to admit that I am. I&#8217;ve always loved her patterns, but once she starting making the transition to organics, I fell in love with her anew. And then I won <a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/4341/before-and-after-master-bedroom-finally/" target="_blank"><strong>my gorgeous Bucharest bedding</strong></a> and the deal was officially sealed. And as if I could love her work any more than I already do, I discovered some new things today:</p>
<ol>
<li>She makes organic cotton shower curtains!</li>
<li>New bedding designs are available!</li>
<li>Some of her bedding has matching window treatments!</li>
</ol>
<p>OK. I&#8217;ll stop shouting now. But really, if you could live in the luxurious comfort that is a 400 thread count Amy Butler comforter, you&#8217;d be shouting too.</p>
<p class="notice">You can now purchase Amy Butler organic bedding in the <a href="http://greenyourdecor.com/store/" target="_self"><strong>Green Your Decor store</strong></a>!</p>
<p><a href="http://amzn.to/hYEs38" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4493" title="amybutler-showercurtains" src="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/amybutler-showercurtains.png" alt="amybutler-showercurtains" width="495" height="792" /></a></p>
<p>Trust me when I tell you that my husband and I spent a lot of time trying to find the perfect shower curtain for our bathroom, and we settled for a simple yellow and white traditional cotton option from Target, much to my dismay (I REALLY wanted organic). Had I known a beautiful shower curtain existed to match the fabulous bedding we already owned, my indecisiveness would&#8217;ve been eliminated.</p>
<p><a href="http://amzn.to/gyxRuF" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4494" title="amybutler-curtains" src="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/amybutler-curtains.png" alt="amybutler-curtains" width="495" height="331" /></a></p>
<p>The window treatments are similarly available in a few patterns, including Dancing Garden and Poppy. Still, they are a beautiful example of how great it is to have patterned options for organic window treatments. You could definitely make your own curtains with an Amy Butler fabric, but premade options that are this pretty are hard to find. The catch 22, of course, is that they are only available in one length at 84&#8243;. However, you could always add a panel of coordinating fabric to the bottom (maybe in navy or green) to make them long enough for your needs. Coordinating valances are also available. I&#8217;m not a fan of the look of a valance, but I could easily imagine hacking one into two pieces to lengthen a curtain.</p>
<p><a href="http://amzn.to/hTDSRf" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4495" title="amybutler-newbedding3" src="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/amybutler-newbedding3.png" alt="amybutler-newbedding3" width="495" height="690" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://amzn.to/gC2zcu" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4496" title="amybutler-newbedding2" src="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/amybutler-newbedding2.png" alt="amybutler-newbedding2" width="495" height="706" /></a></p>
<p>And lastly, how could anyone NOT swoon over this new bedding? Of late, I&#8217;ve been fighting the urge to paint a whole room in a moody shade of navy, and the new <a href="http://amzn.to/hTDSRf" target="_blank"><strong>Dream Daisy</strong></a> collection reminds me why. It features bold floral prints that could be happily at home in modern decor, and I love the way the photos are staged! The <a href="http://amzn.to/gC2zcu" target="_blank"><strong>Full Bloom</strong></a> collection, in shades of coral, green and blue, isn&#8217;t really my cup of tea, but gorgeous nonetheless. These beds look like such a comfortable place to sleep and lounge! And <a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/4341/before-and-after-master-bedroom-finally/" target="_blank"><strong>my own experience</strong></a> with Amy Butler&#8217;s luxurious bedding has guaranteed that I will, eventually, buy another set, because it is by far the best, highest quality bedding we&#8217;ve ever owned.</p>
<p>P.S. If you love all those toss pillows shown in the photos as much as I do, they are ALSO made of organic cotton and also available for purchase. Sweet!</p>
<h3>Why It&#8217;s Green:</h3>
<ul>
<li>All made of organic cotton</li>
</ul>
<h3>Price:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Shower Curtains: <a href="http://amzn.to/hYEs38" target="_blank"><strong>$29.99-39.99/ea.</strong></a></li>
<li>New Bedding: <a href="http://amzn.to/gJynOm" target="_blank"><strong>$39.99-179.99</strong></a></li>
<li>Window Treatments: <a href="http://amzn.to/gyxRuF" target="_blank"><strong>$99.99/pair of panels; $49.99/valance</strong></a></li>
</ul>
<p><em>NOTE: This post contains affiliate links.</em></p>
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		<title>Bathroom Envy: Organic Blend Towels by Amy Butler</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:22:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennae</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>I have been trying to think of some clever way to introduce these towels by Amy Butler, but then I decided that their beauty is enough of an introduction. Really, I wish I could step out of the shower into any one of these gorgeous patterns. And if I didn&#8217;t love Amy Butler enough before, when she announced that her <a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/2009/green-envy-amy-butler-organic-bedding-welspun/" target="_blank"><strong>new bedding line</strong></a> would be made of organic cotton, I am definitely loving her now. When designers that I — and so many other people — admire make a commitment to making greener products, it makes the whole community take notice. It forces all of us to realize that while this way of life is no longer optional, there&#8217;s no reason it can&#8217;t be beautiful.</p>
<p>And these towels are really affordable too, and certainly cost less than many of the luxury towels we see every day that are made of traditional cotton or other non-sustainable fabrics. I wish they were 100% organic cotton and not just a &#8220;blend,&#8221; but this is a step in the right direction. I can&#8217;t vouch for their quality, but I just may buy a couple for my daughter&#8217;s bathroom. If I do, I&#8217;ll definitely let you know how they hold up.</p>
<h3>Why It&#8217;s Green:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Made of an organic cotton blend</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Price: <a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&amp;SKU=120648" target="_blank">$5.99-12.99/ea.</a></strong></p>
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		<title>I&#8217;ve Got the Blues: Indigo Shower Curtain from Viva Terra</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennae</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4070" title="bath-indigocurtain" src="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/bath-indigocurtain.jpg" alt="bath-indigocurtain" width="495" height="606" />I&#8217;ve never been a &#8220;muted&#8221; kind of girl when it comes to color. Although I do love shades of gray and chocolate brown, I&#8217;m also not afraid of bright pops of color like chartreuse, orange or yellow. In fact, I need that kind of color to inspire me. So when I want fabrics dyed with completely natural pigments like clay or vegetable inks, I&#8217;m generally left wanting more color. There&#8217;s one exception to this: Fabrics dyed with indigo.</p>
<p>The resulting color is a rich, bold blue &#8212; almost black with hints of purple &#8212; that really makes my day. The Indigo Shower Curtain from Viva Terra is a perfect example of natural dyeing done right. I&#8217;ve been seeing a lot of indigo lately, and it clearly has become a decorating trend. I&#8217;m generally not a fan of trends, preferring to choose what I like based on my overall taste, but this is one trend I&#8217;d be happy to embrace. In fact, if I had my own home, I&#8217;d be very tempted to paint a bedroom navy blue just so I could hang this shower curtain in the adjoining bathroom.</p>
<p>And given that the pickings are pretty slim when it comes to organic shower curtains, this is a welcome addition to the small,but growing, list.</p>
<h3><strong>Why It&#8217;s Green:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Made of organic cotton</li>
<li>Dyed with natural, plant-derived indigo</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Price: <a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3019179-10424655?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vivaterra.com%2Fpls%2Fenetrixp%2F%21stmenu_template.main%3Fcomplex_id_in%3D482007.4002626.3961616.4101521.page&amp;cjsku=14200101B" target="_top">$65</a><img src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-3019179-10424655" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></strong> (aff)</p>
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		<title>They&#8217;ve Done It Again: New Organic West Elm Bedding &amp; Bath Linens</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:28:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennae</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/WEbedding.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3900" title="WEbedding" src="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/WEbedding.png" alt="WEbedding" width="475" height="900" /></a></p>
<p><em>It&#8217;s about time things started getting back to &#8220;normal&#8221; around here, whatever that is, so without further adieu, here&#8217;s a post a wrote weeks ago that&#8217;s just been itching for me to hit publish.</em></p>
<p>I&#8217;m not a one retailer kind of gal. I promise I&#8217;m not. I like to shop around at a variety of stores — both online and in the real world — to find the best of the best, and the greenest of the green. But when West Elm keeps making beautiful, eco-friendly products, I can&#8217;t help but return again and again. Seriously, if anyone feels like getting me a post-holiday gift, just shoot me a sizable gift card to West Elm and I guarantee you&#8217;ll make me happy. Their new eco-friendly offerings are so gorgeous that I couldn&#8217;t pick just one to feature.</p>
<p>The two new bedding collections, <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/b496/?pkey=gorganics-naturals-trends" target="_blank"><strong>Fossil </strong></a>and <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/b494/?pkey=gorganics-naturals-trends" target="_blank"><strong>Bloom</strong></a>, are so deliciously graphic that I can&#8217;t decide which I like best.  I&#8217;ve never really paid much attention to color trends and forecasts, preferring instead to choose what I love rather than what&#8217;s hot. But if the color forecasters saw the <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/b494/?pkey=gorganics-naturals-trends" target="_blank"><strong>Bloom duvet cover</strong></a>, I&#8217;m pretty sure this beautiful gold tone would be on the list of coming trends. And since I have officially decided that gray is my favorite color (call me crazy if you wish), I want to bring home the <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/b496/?pkey=gorganics-naturals-trends" target="_blank"><strong>Fossil bedding</strong></a>. Like now.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/WEtowels.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3901" title="WEtowels" src="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/WEtowels.png" alt="WEtowels" width="475" height="232" /></a></p>
<p>And after my husband washed our pristine white fabric shower curtain and turned it&#8230;well&#8230;not so white&#8230;I was reminded of how neglected that poor little room has become. I can&#8217;t think of a better way to remedy that than with some graphic, two-tone towels and a matching organic rug. The <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/b490/?pkey=gorganics-naturals-trends" target="_blank"><strong>hexagons</strong></a> and <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/b507/?pkey=gorganics-naturals-trends" target="_blank"><strong>diamonds</strong></a> are right up my geometric-shape-loving alley, so I&#8217;m starting a wish list.</p>
<p>West Elm, you&#8217;re going to have to stop tempting me like this&#8230;</p>
<h3><span style="color: #99cc00;">Why It&#8217;s Green:</span></h3>
<ul>
<li>Bedding and bath linens made of organic cotton</li>
<li>Bedding is OEKO Tex certified</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="color: #99cc00;">Price:</span> <a href="http://www.westelm.com/gift/trends/organics-naturals-trends/" target="_blank">$8-119</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Save a Gallon or 10: Earth Massage Handheld Showerhead (+Giveaway)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:57:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennae</dc:creator>
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<p>My family recently moved into an apartment in an older building that comes with a lot of quirks. The water running from our faucets turns brown on days with a lot of rain, and no matter what we do to get rid of them, we find at least a few occasional spiders and bugs. We can&#8217;t do much about these issues, but there were some changes we knew we wanted to make. Among them: Installing a low-flow, handheld showerhead.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.itseasybeinggreen.com/water-saving-products/bathroom/earth-massage-2-0-handheld-chrome-showerhead.html" target="_blank"><strong>Earth Massage Handheld Chrome Showerhead</strong></a> by <a href="http://www.niagaraconservation.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Niagara Conservation</strong></a> operates at just 1.5 gallons per minute, which really adds up when you consider the fact that many showerheads spit out water at 2.5 gallons per minute or more. When they contacted me, I couldn&#8217;t wait to review it. We can&#8217;t see or feel the difference, which is a good thing. In fact, the water pressure is better than it was with our previous showerhead, and we are showering just as effectively now as we were before we made the switch. Knowing that we&#8217;re conserving water without any extra effort is a great feeling, and to maximize those savings, we try to keep our showers as short as possible. One of the upsides of living in an older building is that the water gets hot immediately, so there&#8217;s no water waste while we wait for the water to warm up.</p>
<p>My favorite feature, by far, is the 72&#8243;, tangle-free hose, which makes bathing my 4-year-old a whole lot easier. As I mentioned, we live in an older building, and the surface of the tub shows its age. I&#8217;m not really comfortable letting her sit on the uneven surface for a bath, so I turn on the shower and hand her the showerhead, making the experience much more interactive for her and a heck of a lot easier for me.</p>
<p>I do wish that the showerhead came with a few more spray settings. It comes with just 2 settings, although you can moderate the water pressure one of the two settings by rotating the edge of the head. I use the highest settings when I need a hot, massaging shower, and lower pressure when bathing mini me, as she&#8217;s not fond of the sensations of dozens of streams of water pounding her sensitive skin.</p>
<p>Overall, I&#8217;m thrilled to know that we have a stylish, quality showerhead that is saving us water and energy, even if we don&#8217;t have to pay a separate water bill (it&#8217;s included in our rent).</p>
<h3><span style="color: #99cc00;">Why It&#8217;s Green:</span></h3>
<ul>
<li>Uses a low 1.5 gallons per minute, which can save thousands of gallons of water a year compared to traditional shower heads</li>
<li>Can save up to 40% more energy than traditional shower heads</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="color: #99cc00;">Price: </span><a href="http://www.itseasybeinggreen.com/water-saving-products/bathroom/earth-massage-2-0-handheld-chrome-showerhead.html" target="_blank">$29.99</a></strong></p>
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<h2><span style="color: #99cc00;">Want to win?</span></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/niagara2.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2960" title="niagara2" src="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/niagara2.jpg" alt="niagara2" width="174" height="300" /></a>Three lucky readers will win their own <a href="http://www.itseasybeinggreen.com/water-saving-products/bathroom/earth-massage-2-0-handheld-chrome-showerhead.html" target="_blank"><strong>Earth Massage Handheld Chrome Showerhead</strong></a>! So how do you win? Visit <strong><a href="http://www.niagaraconservation.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Niagara Conservation</strong></a></strong> site, then come back here and leave a comment about something you liked or learned. It could be a product or something you learned about the company. Do this by 11:59 p.m. EST on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, to enter.</p>
<p>Want to enter more than once? Boost your chances of winning by completing one or more of the tasks on this list. Please leave a <strong>separate comment</strong> for each entry:</p>
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<p>You have until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, to enter. <strong>U.S. mailing addresses only!</strong> A winner will be chosen via <strong><a href="http://www.random.org/" target="_blank">Random.org</a></strong> and contacted via email. Good luck everyone!</p>
<p>&#169; 2008-2011 <a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com">Green Your Decor</a>. Do not republish any items from this feed without permission.</p><br/><br/><a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/2957/save-gallon-10-earth-massage-handheld-showerhead-giveaway/">Save a Gallon or 10: Earth Massage Handheld Showerhead (+Giveaway)</a></p>
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		<title>Home Fashion Statement: Stardust Recycled Tile</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:29:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennae</dc:creator>
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<p>I don&#8217;t have a whole lot of experience with big remodeling jobs like kitchens or bathrooms, but I know beautiful tilework when I see it. As soon as I saw the recycled glass tile made by Stardust Glass, I knew I&#8217;d found something special. Anyone who has been reading this site for any length of time knows that I&#8217;m a fan of clean, modern design with a little bit of eclectic personality thrown in, and I love, love, love patterns made from graphic geometric shapes. All of these could be used to describe Stardust tile.</p>
<p>The tile is available in a variety of colors, shapes and patterns, including small round tiles, hexagonal tiles, rectangles with rounded edges, squares, diamonds, and styles that are created from a combination of these shapes. To top it off, the handmade tiles are made up of 87-97% recycled glass.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/stardusttile2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2878" title="stardusttile2" src="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/stardusttile2.jpg" alt="stardusttile2" width="475" height="637" /></a></p>
<p>One of the things I wanted to do in my mother&#8217;s home before we left was to add a gorgeous backsplash to really make the kitchen pop. Given that customers have the option to select the specific colors used in their tile, it would be easy to make it coordinate with the rest of her home. It would also help me convince my mother to use red in small areas, like a few of the tiles in the backsplash, instead of covering her entire home in the color from top to bottom — which is what she would do if I let her.</p>
<p>And consider this tile to be a preview of a great eco-friendly before and after to come later today&#8230;</p>
<h3><span style="color: #99cc00;">Why It&#8217;s Green:</span></h3>
<ul>
<li>Handmade in Portland, OR</li>
<li>Made of 87-97% pre-consumer recycled glass, which is collected within 500 miles of the manufacturing plant in Portland</li>
<li>Produced via an environmentally-friendly manufacturing process</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="color: #99cc00;">Price:</span> $30-45/sq. ft.</strong> Stardust tile can be purchased from <a href="http://stardustglasstile.com/purchase.html" target="_blank">a dealer in your area</a> or <a href="http://stardustglasstile.com/purchase.html" target="_blank">via the company directly</a>.</p>
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		<title>Air Your Dirty Laundry: Savannah Divided Seagrass Hamper</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:13:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennae</dc:creator>
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<p>One of the biggest problems my husband and I face is where to keep our dirty laundry. I mean that literally &#8212; not figuratively. Right now, we&#8217;re using a ratty old collapsible nylon hamper I&#8217;ve had since college, and the thing really is on its last legs. But we appreciate that it has a pretty large capacity, where other, more stylish options, are generally designed to hold smaller loads.</p>
<p>The Savannah Divided Hamper from Pottery Barn just may be our next pick, as it does a good job of combining form and function. The capacity still doesn&#8217;t seem very large, but I love the fact that we&#8217;d be able to separate two loads. It&#8217;s also pretty great to look at, as hampers go, and it wouldn&#8217;t be an eyesore like our current solution.</p>
<p>Considering our cloth hamper will soon be rendered unusuable, this is a great alternative. We&#8217;ll just have to figure out a way to recycle what&#8217;s left of the current hamper. I graduated from college in 2003, so I&#8217;d say for something so cheap, it&#8217;s served us pretty well. For $179, the Pottery Barn hamper better last at least twice as long. And if it helped me achieve a bathroom as beautiful and well-organized as the photo above, I&#8217;d be a happy camper.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #99cc00;">Why It&#8217;s Green:</span></h3>
<ul>
<li> Made of seagrass</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="color: #99cc00;">Price:</span> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013ENO6E?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=greyoudec-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0013ENO6E"></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013ENO6E?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=greyoudec-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0013ENO6E">$179</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=greyoudec-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0013ENO6E" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></strong> (aff)</p>
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		<title>Eco-Eye Candy: Le Viette Organic Cotton &#8216;Dessert&#8217; Towels</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:55:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennae</dc:creator>
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<p>I am officially in love. Today, I found a company that combines two of the things I crave most: dessert and decorating. Le Viette makes the most beautiful, delectable-looking towels I&#8217;ve ever seen! Their organic cotton and bamboo towels are folded, rolled and otherwise cajoled into dessert-like shapes, complete with fruit adorning the tops. If you&#8217;ve ever admired <a href="http://cutiebootycakes.com/index.htm" target="_blank">diaper cakes</a>, you&#8217;ll love these!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/leviette2.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2431" title="leviette2" src="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/leviette2.png" alt="leviette2" width="475" height="393" /></a></p>
<p>There are rolls, cakes, and even cups of ice cream. These would make a beautiful housewarming or shower gift &#8212; once you explain to the recipient that the delicious slice of chocolate cake in front of her is really a hand towel, that is. And the best part? They are less than $10 apiece, so you can make a huge impact with your unique, green gift without spending a lot of money.</p>
<p>Am I the only one who&#8217;s drooling?</p>
<h3><span style="color: #99cc00;">Why It&#8217;s Green:</span></h3>
<ul>
<li>Towels made of organic cotton and bamboo</li>
<li>Towels are never bleached or treated with chemicals</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="color: #99cc00;">Price: </span><a href="http://leviette.com/index.html" target="_blank">$7 to 8/ea.</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Living the High Life: Marin Luxury Bath Collection from D.I.G.S.</title>
		<link>http://www.greenyourdecor.com/2219/living-high-life-marin-luxury-bath-collection-digs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:41:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennae</dc:creator>
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<p>I&#8217;ve always dreamed of having a beautiful, spa-inspired bathroom where I can relax after a long day of chasing mini me, working and keeping house. Alas, the reality is a drab, boring room that is more function than form. And after you spend 2 hours scrubbing every surface like I did this past weekend, it can be hard to see the room as beautiful. Rhea Alexander from sustainable retailer D.I.G.S. sent me something to help change my perception and add a little sophistication to what is admittedly my least favorite room in the house.</p>
<p>Their Marin Bath Collection is eco-luxury at it&#8217;s best. These are no ordinary bathroom accessories. They are handmade of FSC-certified wood from Peru in collaboration with local artisans and the WWF. This collection comes with clean lines and beautiful wood tones that will make them nearly impossible to ignore. Twelve difference accessories are available in 3 wood colors, from light to dark. The bathroom is one of the places in a home where it&#8217;s easy to overlook accumulated clutter. Countertops often wind up covered with the remnants of daily living: toothpaste,  hair products, personal care items and more. And since the bathroom is boring anyway, there&#8217;s no real incentive to put any of that stuff away. Trust me — the Marin Collection is that incentive.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/digs-marin2.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2222" title="digs-marin2" src="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/digs-marin2.png" alt="digs-marin2" width="475" height="265" /></a></p>
<p>I received a square container that currently contains cotton swabs, and that simple addition is, in part, what made me go on a mad cleaning spree of the bathroom this past weekend. I put away everything that was cluttering the countertops (and which are now cluttering the cabinet below), and I love the contrast of the dark wood tones against the ivory counter.</p>
<p>Be warned: The collection is pricey and definitely falls into the &#8220;luxury&#8221; category. In other words, these aren&#8217;t bath accessories you buy on a whim. They&#8217;re more of an investment. However, based on the quality and craftsmanship of the piece I received, it&#8217;s unlikely you&#8217;d ever have to replace them. Who said you had to give up luxury to go green, right? If I could get my hands on the rest of the collection, I&#8217;d be one happy lady!</p>
<h3><span style="color: #99cc00;">Why It&#8217;s Green:</span></h3>
<ul>
<li>Handmade of FSC-certified wood</li>
<li>Quality craftsmanship means it has long-term value</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="color: #99cc00;">Price:</span> <a href="http://www.digs.com/shopping/Marin_Bath.html" target="_blank">$60-172.50</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Neglect Your Shower Style: Bamboo Caddy &amp; Cork Bath Mat</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 17:29:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennae</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/showerstyle.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2085" title="showerstyle" src="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/showerstyle.png" alt="showerstyle" width="475" height="388" /></a></p>
<p>With the curtain or door closed, I can personally say that our shower is one of the parts of our home where I&#8217;ve shown the least concern about style. Sure, I switched to a spiffy new <a href="http://www.greenyourdecor.com/1820/review-waterpik-ecoflow-showerhead-giveaway/" target="_blank">low-flow shower head</a> a few weeks ago, but my main concern in that case was conserving water. It&#8217;s easy to close the door and forget about it. That said, I do have a need for a new shower caddy, considering the years-old, cheap plastic one is now warped and won&#8217;t hang straight. I figured if I&#8217;m going to replace it, I don&#8217;t want to buy more non-recyclable plastic that I&#8217;ll eventually end up having to send to the landfill.</p>
<p>Gaiam came to my rescue (as they regularly do) with this beautiful Bamboo Shower Caddy. I know firsthand that unlike wood, bamboo (which is a grass) is very water-resistant, so it should hold up well in the shower. And since the master bath in our dream home has a standalone shower with walls and a door made of unfrosted glass — meaning you can see straight into the shower — it would probably be a good idea to get something with a little style. The Asian spa-inspired design is the perfect compromise for a purchase that is mostly utilitarian. If I could step out of the shower onto a naturally <strong><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=Ujx1hWX7Nv8&amp;offerid=127265.763514812&amp;type=10&amp;subid=">antibacterial cork bath mat</a></strong><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=Ujx1hWX7Nv8&amp;bids=127265.763514812&amp;type=10&amp;subid=" alt="icon" width="1" height="1" /> ($42, shown above), I&#8217;d be in good shape.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #99cc00;">Why It&#8217;s Green:</span></h3>
<ul>
<li>Made of bamboo. Unfortunately, it is made in China; not domestically.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="color: #99cc00;">Price:</span> <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=Ujx1hWX7Nv8&amp;offerid=127265.763514807&amp;type=10&amp;subid=">$24.99</a><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=Ujx1hWX7Nv8&amp;bids=127265.763514807&amp;type=10&amp;subid=" alt="icon" width="1" height="1" /> </strong>(on sale from $30) (aff)</p>
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