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Eco Modern Nursery

Posted on April 27, 2011 by EvanComments

Designing a nursery and looking for contemporary, healthy and eco-friendly furniture? Look no longer! Kalon Studios offers many healthy and well designed options for you and your baby. The HUT HUT rocking horse takes a new spin on an old … Continue reading →

Rockin’ Organic

Posted on April 27, 2011 by EvanComments

Hushamok offers a truly unique and natural alternative to all of those plastic motorized rocking devices out there. Unlike those, however, the Hushamok is also a sleeping bassinet that can be converted into a chair once the baby grows. Their … Continue reading →

Plants can improve your indoor air quality!

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Evan1 Comment

Did you know that a simple indoor plant can filter many harmful toxins out of your air? It’s so simple, yet true. According to NASA, the top 10 plants most effective in removing formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide from the … Continue reading →

Why Kapok?

Posted on March 14, 2011 by BridgetComments

We’ve tried several kinds of filling for our organic throw pillows. First we used organic cotton, but the loft wasn’t great and there are long-term dust mite and allergy issues with a cotton filling. Some of the pre-made throw pillows … Continue reading →

Choosing a Better Sofa

Posted on March 14, 2011 by BridgetComments

There’s a lot of greenwashing out there when it comes to sustainable, eco-friendly, and healthy upholstered furniture. So what should you look for? Choose a company that uses all-natural latex (not soy foam or a blend) in the cushions. It’s … Continue reading →

“Delight”fully Mod Green Pod

Posted on March 7, 2011 by AmandaComments

Want to liven up your laundry room? Or accent a wall in a bedroom? This pattern (aptly named “Delight”, shown here in the water/peppercorn colorway) particularly appeals to me because the forms used are reminiscent of Art Nouveau stained glass. … Continue reading →

Organic Mattresses for Kids

Posted on January 12, 2011 by BridgetComments

A woman from San Francisco called Reclaim in a frenzy. She had just spent a week researching organic mattress options for her son, who is crawling out of his crib and ready to move into a twin bed. The more … Continue reading →

Green Bathrooms

Posted on January 12, 2011 by BridgetComments

Remodeling your bathroom offers many opportunities to create a healthier, more energy-efficient, and water-efficient space. Whether you’re doing a minor facelift or a complete overhaul, you’ll most likely need to call in a professional for part of the job. Be … Continue reading →

Simple Fix for Slow Drains – Clean it Out!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Bridget1 Comment

A customer came into the store asking for something to unclog her sink drain. “I used to just pour Drano down the drain,” she said, “but I thought I should probably look for a more eco-friendly solution.” I showed her … Continue reading →

Simple Multi-use Cleaners For Your Sustainable Home

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Bridget1 Comment

I used to lug around a huge bucket while cleaning the house but then discovered that several of my simple, non-toxic cleaners – while marked “countertop cleaner” or “window cleaner” worked on most all surfaces. We really don’t need to … Continue reading →