by jennae on May 12, 2009
I know it’s been a few days since the Spring Clean & Green series ended, but I have a couple of great products from the series to give away to one lucky reader. If you’re itching to get your hands on some truly eco-friendly cleaning products, today is your lucky day.
Better Life is giving away one starter kit that includes: :: READ THE FULL POST
- (1) what-EVER Clary Sage & Citrus all-purpose cleaner (32 oz)
- (1) I Can See Clearly, WOW! glass cleaner (32 oz)
- (1) Simply Floored! ready-to-use floor cleaner (32 oz)
- (1) Even the Kitchen Sink gentle scrubber (16 oz)
by jennae on April 21, 2009
I have learned a lot about green living while writing and researching for Green Your Decor. I know where to look when I want a rug that won’t offgas noxious chemicals and why it’s a good idea to pay extra for soy-based cushions in upholstered furniture. But I admit I haven’t learned a whole lot about conservation in other ways. Because let’s face it — an FSC-certified, fair trade sculpture makes me feel good about my purchase, but it won’t reduce my energy use or conserve water. I’m trying to be a lot more diligent about making changes that are bigger than just replacing all my light bulbs with CFLs and using the dishwasher when its full. The kind of changes that make an impact that you can’t necessarily see right away. Replacing our existing shower head with a Waterpik EcoFlow 1.5 low-flow shower head was one of my first steps in this direction. :: READ THE FULL POST
by jennae on April 14, 2009
Since I joined Walmart‘s ElevenMoms waaay back in October, there is no time that I have been prouder of the sustainability efforts the retail giant is making than this month — Earth Month. While many of their previous efforts toward sustainability have been behind the scenes — like switching to hybrid delivery trucks and requiring stricter sustainability standards for their suppliers — the changes are finally starting to show up on store shelves. Starting this month, you can find everything from soy candles to organic cotton bedding, dish cloths and towels made of recycled fibers, and even storage bins made of recycled plastic. Though I have some questions about the manufacturing process of these products, I am hopeful about what this means for Walmart, and I’ve made it clear that I hope these products remain on shelves long after April 30. :: READ THE FULL POST
by jennae on April 2, 2009
I hope you don’t think less of me when I say that I am drooling right now. What has me in such a tizzy,you ask? Just the sneak peek of HGTV’s Green Home 2009.
I couldn’t embed the video, but you can see it for yourself here. From top to bottom, it is a marvel of eco-friendly goodness, from the recycled wood flooring to the reclaimed wood dining table, energy efficient appliances and row of shiny solar panels. This home, located in Port St. Lucie, FL, epitomizes all the things that Green Your Decor stands for: The idea that anyone can have a home that treads lightly on the Earth, yet doesn’t sacrifice style, luxury or beauty. I also love the fact that it is a comfortably sized home, but not a mini-mansion. The home also has achieved the elusive LEED Platinum certification, which is an amazing feat in itself. :: READ THE FULL POST
by jennae on April 1, 2009
Little by little, my husband and I have been trying to green our sleep. We figure that since our bed is the single place where we, and our daughter, spend most of our time, we want to make sure that it is as free of toxins as possible. It’s not feasible for us to buy a new organic mattress set right now, but we are doing our best to make sure that anything we put on top of our existing mattress is eco-friendly. That wasn’t so hard when it came to sheets, but I admit, I hadn’t thought much about our pillows until I was approached by a representative of Natura, a company that specializes in mattresses, pillows and other bedding made of natural materials like wool and natural latex. :: 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.
