by jennae on July 7, 2009
Am I the only one who is frustrated by the idea that so many home builders and apartment communities insist on installing wall-to-wall carpeting? I understand that it is the most cost-effective flooring option, but I’d rather have stained concrete than carpet. In fact, I’d prefer to have almost ANY flooring surface. If, like me, you’re stuck with carpet, at least for the meantime, you’ll be happy to know that it is completely acceptable to put an area rug on top of a carpet. It will help to define your sitting area and, as a bonus, cover up any unsightly stains on the carpet below. I’m always inspired by decor that is brilliantly colorful, but still subtle enough to work with lots of decorating styles. This beautiful recycled felt rug from Urban Outfitters is one of those pieces.
by jennae on June 25, 2009
This is the last hint I’ll give before I finally reveal the patio makeover you’ve all been waiting for so patiently. One of the very last things on my shopping list was a doormat. Yes, it is completely functional, but there was no reason I couldn’t hold out for one that is also beautiful and green as well. I did a lot of searching on the internet for sustainably-made doormats.
by jennae on May 29, 2009
I’ve always loved the look and idea of a bamboo rug, but I’ve always been cautious about whether it would be practical in an active home environment and whether it would be comfortable to walk on. I’m not talking about bamboo that has been chemically processed down to a soft, cushy fiber, but rugs made of bamboo slats that are much closer to their natural state. Thanks to BambooandTikis.com, I got a chance to test out whether this type of rug is really practical, and whether it would really work with my decor or make it look like a sad attempt at an Asian theme.
by jennae on May 21, 2009
I am getting restless about finishing up the patio makeover that began a few weeks ago with a Green Room in a Box plan. I’d been searching high and low for a couple of key accessories to finish the look that were both affordable and eco-friendly. The two that had eluded me most successfully? An outdoor rug and sustainable accent pillows. Thanks to some late-night searching, I think I finally may have found a rug that works.
by jennae on May 19, 2009
As idealistic as I was when I started Green Your Decor, I always had a nagging question in the back of my head. Would I eventually run out of products and designers to write about? Would the trend toward greener living eventually fade into the past? Would everyone just go back to doing things the “conventional” way, chemicals and all?
It is product designers like Jenny Lee-Katz who give me renewed hope that the future — for me and everyone else — is indeed a greener one.
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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.
