Warm up chilly fall days with this sleek-looking, high-efficiency fireplace.
The RAIS 60 Insert System is a zero-clearance-firebox insert that has an air-tight lock for efficient wood burning and a cool (literally and figuratively!) hollow handle that you can touch bare-handed. The fireplace comes in both black and gray.
Price: $5,200
For more info and availability: www.rais.com
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Cannot say enough about the work that Boomerang Paint is doing!
The Quebec-based company takes unused paint and stain (even the hardened stuff!), reformulates it and repackages it, then sells it in a recyled plastic container. In 2008, the company recycled some 4,000,000 litres of paint.
About 1% new material is added to ensure good quality re lustre levels (which are low across the brand), viscosity and drying time. The finishes are washable and the alkyds can be used on exterior surfaces, including wood.
The Boomerang paint colour palettes are shown below; the selection, not surprisingly, is somewhat limited, but for a lot of people who are racked with indecision when faced with thousand of paint chips, that will be a total bonus!
Price: approx. $15
Availability: For a retailer near you, click here.
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Crate & Barrel does houseware basics beautifully, and these bamboo salad bowls are no exception.
Made of pressed natural bamboo grown without fertilizer or pesticides, they’re handmade, foodsafe and waterproof!
Available at: www.crateandbarrel.com
Price: $32.95 US (serving), $9.95 US (individual)
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Would you believe this stunning lamp is made of 100% wool felt? And waste material at that? This natural white beauty is 11″ in diameter at the bottom, 13″ at the top, and takes a maximum 60-watt bulb to set a lovely atmospheric mood.
Available at: Eurolite, www.eurolite.com
Price: $396
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Looking to have a ton of people over but don’t have enough cutlery to go around? Really don’t want to buy plastic and toss it into the garbage after knowing it’s just going to end up in a landfill?
Check out this biodegradable cutlery. Made from potato starch, it’s not only biodegradable, you can compost it, too – it completely breaks down in three to six weeks. And while the price is somewhat higher, isn’t it worth it for never having to rely on petroleum-based plastic knives, forks and spoons again?
Available at: www.grassrootsstore.com
Price: $5.99 (package of 50)
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Not eco so to speak, but my pal on Twitter, @meljones77, found this and it made me laugh so much I had to share it with you all. Sometimes, it pretty much sums up the way I feel…
Not available yet in Canada or even North America, so if you want it really, really badly, you’re going to have to order it from the U.K. My twitter friend found it at www.hunkydoryhome.co.uk, but they don’t ship here, so try the site below.
For more on the original motto, check out this article.
Available at: www.pedlars.co.uk
Price: £8.50
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Looking to save a little money and save the planet while you’re at it?
Karl Lohnes, style at home style editor and eBay design expert, believes that becoming eco-chic starts at home and is easier than you think if you stick to the principles of reducing, reusing, and recycling. He made over this table (see before, inset) with finds from eBay, using the following tips.
• Reduce waste by looking for ways to update or change a look rather than start from scratch. Adding colour to an indoor or outdoor table setting doesn’t mean that you have to throw away all that plain white china. Simply look for ways to add colour with different accessories like coloured drinking glasses or pieces like bowls or salad plates.
• Use cloth napkins instead of paper; patterned ones are a great way to add another splash of colour.
• Unique containers can be an inexpensive and fun way to add a different look to your table; for example, champagne buckets can be used to hold a bouquet of flowers or even serving utensils.
• When shopping for specialty items, look for objects that have multiple functions and reuse them. When not serving brunch, for instance, use small egg cups to hold spreads or fill them with bite-size snacks.
Most important, the key to an eco-chic makeover, according to Karl, is to keep it simple. He recommends using a website like eBay.ca for a one-stop shopping experience. You can browse through different categories – like Antiques and Home & Garden – or search using a specific keyword, and before you know it, you’ll have found a treasure trove of items that match your budget and style!
For similar items, visit ebay.ca
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If you love that whole raw wood thing, check out this stunning ensemble from Restoration Hardware. I’m drooling, simply drooling over the look of this whole room and its Belgian aesthetic.
The Trestle table is made of 2½”-thick pieces of pine salvaged from a distillery in Great Britain, and comes complete with all sorts of character-enhancing dents and dings. The Wine Barrel chandelier is handmade from reclaimed French oak wine barrels hoops and staves. Both are available in limited quantities, since the materials they’re made from are limited, so get them now if you’re interested!
Available at: www.restorationhardware.com
Price: $3,415, table (comes with 2 leaves, seats 8 to 12 people); $2,995, chandelier
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Think of the fun you could have with this customizable lighting fixture from Brooklyn, New York’s Perch! Design!
They’ll make it to order with any letters, words, names you like. Each ball is 5” in diameter and takes up to a 60-watt candelabra bulb (to make it eco-friendly, just pop in CFL mini chandelier bulbs instead!), and the balls are connected so they all stay together.
Each chandelier can be up to 6 letters, or for a longer word, put two together. You can also order single letters.
All Perch! products are handmade (love that!) using enviro-friendly materials and processes and non-toxic finishes.
Available at: www.perch.com
Price: $110 each letter
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