by jennae on November 18, 2008
My husband can, and will, attest to my undying love for candles. So when I first found out about the toxins that are realeased when traditional, petroleum-based paraffin candles are burned, I was more than a little disappointed, not to mention worried about the number of candles we’ve burned over the years.
Lucky for me and my eco-savvy readers, companies are taking notice to green consumers’ concerns and developing healthier alternatives. The Chesapeake Bay Candle Co. is one of these companies. In addition to their standard offerings, they have created Pure & Natural candle line that uses soy wax, lead-free cotton wicks and recycled packaging. :: READ THE FULL POST
by jennae on September 19, 2008
I have long touted the benfits of using candles made of soy and beeswax. they are much healthier than paraffin, which is derived from petroleum, and they have the added benefit of cleaning the air in your home when you burn them. However, thanks to a great company called Elite Essentials, I now know they aren’t the only option when you’re looking for eco-friendly candles. :: READ THE FULL POST
by jennae on August 26, 2008
It’s not hard to use candles to enhance your decor. Even if you don’t have a great candleholder to display them in, once they are lit, they tend to speak for themselves. There’s something about the twinkle of candlelight that creates an intimate feeling, even if you have to put it on top of an old lid from a jar (I’ve used these as makeshift candleholders in the past when I had nothing else). :: READ THE FULL POST
by jennae on July 5, 2008
I can’t say enough about the power of candles to not only make your home smell good, but to set a mood and create an atmosphere that is warm and cozy, even without a fireplace. There’s something about candlelight that makes you want to snuggle up with a blanket in your favorite chair, and if your candles are made of soy too…well, that just gives you something extra to smile about. :: READ THE FULL POST
by jennae on June 13, 2008
When you make a conscious decision to go green, it is amazing the things that will tick you off that never used to bother you before. For example, it absolutely pains me to purchase any product that comes with an incredibly wasteful and unneccessary amount of packaging. Boxes inside other boxes, paper stuffing to make a purse appear full, plastic bags inside plastic bags — it literally drives me crazy. :: 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.
