by jennae on July 26, 2010
At the moment, the walkway to our front door is one of the least loved parts of our home. Sure, I could blame the property manager for not power washing the dust and cobwebs. But really, we haven’t paid a whole lot of attention to it either. Right now, we have a sorry excuse of a pleather doormat that we’ve had for years that does nothing to remove dust/grime/anything from the bottom of our shoes. And you know me… If we’re going to buy a new one, it has to be pretty, right? These coir doormats by India Rose via Burke Decor are a great start.
by jennae on June 21, 2010
At the moment, our patio resembles a disaster area. Bikes and scooters are strewn everywhere, with a couple of potted plants, gardening tools and a grill thrown in for good measure. Suffice it to say it’s not exactly the type of place where I’d want to sit and spend a lazy evening. The hubby insists he’ll take care of it, but I’m not holding my breath. I know there are about a million other things that are more important at the moment. I AM, however, imagining the way the space will look when it’s done. Of course, in my head it’s about three times its actual size and there would be room for a full dining set, but I digress.
by jennae on April 6, 2010
Since I started this blog nearly 2 years ago, my family has moved four times. And each time, our lives have been disrupted for a time afterward. This time, however, the reason we were moving trumped any disruption: We needed to be closer to my daughter’s doctors.
We’ve been here for almost 2 weeks now, and our lives are finally beginning to return to “normal,” whatever that means. And as if to remind us that this is a new beginning for us, the weather has started to change, with 75 degree afternoons replacing chilly mornings, and air conditioning replacing heat. What that means, of course, is that we want to get outside and enjoy the weather. Our patio is currently bare, but for a few bikes and my husband’s beloved grill. And you know what blank canvasses do to me. They make me want to fill them.
by jennae on December 10, 2009
I know that the time for spending lots of time outdoors has long since passed for many of us. But there’s no time like the present to start planning for next spring and summer. One of the things I miss most about living in a house is the outdoor space, and this awesome teak bench, which doubles as a flower box, is making me even more reminiscent.
I love the simplicity and functionality of it, and teak works beautifully outdoors. I can picture the boxes filled with beautiful arrangements of colorful blooms, though it would make sitting still interesting with all the bees it would attract.
by jennae on June 29, 2009
Remember how I said I couldn’t find any eco-friendly outdoor pillows when I was sourcing products for my patio makeover? Well, guess what I found when I walked into Target just three days after buying a set of 3 non-sustainable outdoor pillows from Home Depot? Green outdoor pillows.
I wasn’t able to find these pillows at their website or find a website for the manufacturer, Comfort Earth. However, the product tags say that the fabric covers are made from recycled nylon and polyester waste, and that it is recyclable up to 10 times over. The pillow fill is also made of 100% recycled plastic bottles.
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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.
