by jennae on October 4, 2011
As much as I love our little patio, I don’t spend as much time out there as I’d like. It’s a shame really, because living on the third floor at the back of our building means we get a whole lot of breeze. Now that the stifling Georgia summer has given way to a much milder fall, I plan to spend a lot more time out there. And hopefully, the newest addition to our patio means I’ll have some company.
As a Walmart Mom, I often get to try products and projects I may not have attempted otherwise. In this case, we were asked to try a simple craft: Make Halloween ornaments from birdseed. :: READ THE FULL POST
by jennae on August 10, 2011
Over the years, we’ve owned our fair share of patio furniture. Some of it broke, some of it was given away, and some of it just weathered in ways that weren’t very attractive. I love the look of wood outdoor furniture when it’s new, but wood can rot, split or crack depending on weather conditions, and the patina wood develops after time isn’t always nice to look at. Finding a balance between style and durability can be a challenge. So when the folks at Trex Outdoor Furniture recently offered me the chance to try out their recycled plastic furniture, I was eager to see it in person. :: READ THE FULL POST
by jennae on July 1, 2011
In our previous apartment, we had all these grandiose plans about making our patio space beautiful. We planned to add planting boxes, gorgeous furniture and solar lighting. Alas, none of that ever came to pass. We never even bought chairs, and as a result, we rarely spend any time on the patio. Now that we’re in a third floor apartment with fewer bugs and more breeze, we were determined not to let the same thing happen twice.
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by jennae on April 8, 2011
We’re fortunate to live in Georgia, where consistently warm weather returns much sooner than it does in locations further north. As often happens around this time of year, I’m itching to spend more time outside. The gorgeous, FSC-certified outdoor furniture from Jensen Leisure makes that desire even more prominent. In fact, they also make me wish we owned a home worthy of such beautiful pieces.
See for yourself:
These look like the type of pieces you’d see at a high-end tropical resort. :: READ THE FULL POST
Why It’s Green:
by jennae on March 25, 2011
I can’t be the only one who looks forward to West Elm’s announcements that they’ve released new products. My excitement is doubled, however, because of the fact that West elm is one of the mainstream retailers of home goods that seems to be truly committed to providing greener product options for their customers. To be sure, this doesn’t apply to their entire product selection, but they consistently include products that are sustainable in some way.
Here are some of my favorite green products from their latest release:
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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.
