Today is Green Gift Monday, a day established to help frenzied Cyber Monday shoppers divert their spending toward greener products and causes. I can’t think of a better time to introduce you to the Macy’s Heart of Haiti product line.
Heart of Haiti is a collection of art, housewares and accessories handmade by Haitian artisans in an attempt to help them get back on their feet after the historic earthquake that shook the island nation in January. The earthquake made it virtually impossible for Haitians to make a living. When you buy one of these pieces, it directly benefits the Haitian artisans who created them. They receive 22% of the retail price for each item in the collection. This sustainable income will allow these artisans to repair homes, pay for their children’s schooling, and feed and clothe their families. :: READ THE FULL POST
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First of all, HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I hope you’ve had a beautiful year thus far, and that you all continue to receive only the best blessings!
Now, for the savings! Today is Green Gift Monday, a day created by the Nature Conservancy to re-route Cyber Monday spending to greener products, companies and causes! In honor of that, here’s my roundup of the best eco-friendly deals to be found on the web. Deals are included for Green Gift Monday and Cyber Monday. Looking for long-term green deals? Check out the Green Your Decor coupons page. :: READ THE FULL POST
I don’t know about you, but the prospect of having guests for the holidays always sends me scrambling to make sure my home is in tip-top shape. That’s not to say it isn’t in good shape all the time. Just that having guests makes you take a second look at things and rooms that normally wouldn’t get much attention — like the bathroom. :: READ THE FULL POST
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pier 1 Imports. All opinions are 100% mine.
I have never been big on setting the table for momentous family meals like Thanksgiving and Christmas. By the time I’m done cooking, all I really want to do is sit, eat and relax. I tend to care very little about how the table looks at that point. But from now on, I really want the holidays in the Petersen home to be as beautiful as they are in my head. :: READ THE FULL POST
EDITOR’S NOTE: I originally published this post last year. Because many of my tips are still the same, here it is again, with some edits and important additions.
Photo by CarbonNYC
I hate to say it, but I’ve never been big on decorating for Thanksgiving. After I have spent all day in the kitchen over a hot oven and stove, the last thing I want to think about is how to make our place settings look nice or about lighting candles for ambience. This year, however, I have vowed to make our table a sight to behold, even if my husband, daughter and I will be the only ones who get to enjoy it. So here are some tips for making your Thanksgiving table sustainable: :: 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.
