My husband, daughter and I have long been used to the idea of not using paper towels or napkins. But for my stepsons, who are here for the summer and are used to different type of lifestyle, the transition took a little explaining and demonstration. Since then, I don’t think they’ve asked about it because they’re now used to paperless living. It’s really not a hard transition to make once you’re prepared with rags, towels and cloth napkins to pick up where their paper counterparts left off. And if you needed a more stylish kick in the pants, the new organic cotton napkin and placemat designs from Paper Cloud should do it. :: READ THE FULL POST
Sometimes, my taste is akin to shooting myself in the foot. This is mostly because I don’t have an unlimited budget, but also because I often find pieces that I think are “perfect” for me, only to have my taste change a few days/weeks/months later. For example, a while back I went through a phase where I desperately wanted a platform bed. So much, in fact, that my husband and I (with our combined carpentry skills of 0) actually flirted with the idea of building one ourselves. Then I realized that while a platform bed would be great for the small space we were living in at the time, it would feel too small if we ever moved into a larger home. This bed, however, satisfies both my desire for something simple with clean lines with the lust for something more grandiose. :: READ THE FULL POST
Of late, our kitchen resembles a study in what NOT to do in terms of decor. Rather that cute bread boxes or bowls of fruit, our counters are adorned with bread and fruit — in the same containers or bags they were in when we brought them home. The SodaStream soda maker that we never use in sitting in one corner, and the coffee machine we never use is sitting in another. In the final example of what not to do, a paper towel holder is in another corner — strange, since we stopped using paper towels 2 years ago. :: READ THE FULL POST
I will completely admit that I have a hard time decorating with traditional neutrals: white, off white, beige, ecru…whatever you want to call it. I’ve seen so many homes and rooms with almost-white walls and very light, neutral furnishings that I love. But I have a hard time creating that kind of look myself. What I’ve learned is to make neutrals work, you have to add texture and elements of interest, even if they aren’t colorful. This bedding is a great example of a neutral textile that is still very interesting. :: READ THE FULL POST
Along with birds and mid-century modern furniture, I have a mild obsession with sunburst mirrors. I had been looking for one, literally for months, before I finally bought a mirror handmade just for me from rolled newspaper pages. But I wanted — nay, NEEDED — another. Alas, all the ones that were large enough to tickle my fancy were also too expensive. So when I found a beautiful sunburst mirror project at one of my new favorite decor blogs, Three Men and a Lady, I decided I would give it a try. :: 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.
