The beach can be a relaxing place to be when the sky is blue, the wind is gentle, and the water is warm. Many people have fond memories of family vacations where they experience such great beach memories. That feeling of relaxation does not have to stay at the beach though. continue reading »
Whether it’s furnishing your own home, or choosing a house-warming present for others, it can be done ethically.Colourful fabrics made from reclaimed yarn on traditional looms can enliven any living space while stunning recycled items are available that not only look great and fit with almost any d©cor, but are also responsibly sourced, manufactured and shipped with minimal carbon footprint.
Lighting is perhaps a key area in a good interior design. The correct use of lighting can create a mood, hide a multitude of sins and generate warmth in an otherwise sterile environment. continue reading »
At a time when there seems to be a conspiracy to deny the scientific basis behind climate change theories, there may be an inclination to not worry about making our homes and our lifestyles fit better with sustaining and supporting the environment.Even if you believe the global warming deniers, many governments and scientists around the world remain committed to Carbon Reduction Commitments (CRC). That’s certainly the case with the UK government, which is sticking to targets of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% over 1990 levels by the year 2050.
The one thing that cannot be denied though is the fact that Earth is a finite resource and therefore the more we recycle the better!Recycling, social responsibility, and maintaining the sort of lifestyle and domestic style you prefer need not be mutually antagonistic aims. continue reading »
The important thing about a gift is its appropriateness to the person and the location you intend it for. That’s especially true of the bedroom, whether it’s a boudoir or just simple sleeping quarters.Increasingly, there’s another consideration to be taken into account when choosing gifts, especially those intended for the most intimate room in the house.Apart from the thought behind it, gifts should be ethically sourced, responsibly manufactured and distributed in order to be truly appreciated.
The bedroom can be a haven for eco-friendly and responsibly sourced products that relax your body and ease your principles. continue reading »
If you are always looking for ways to make your home greener, you’ve probably seen this post title many times before. Despite the title of this post suggesting it’s a standard ‘make your home greener’ post, it’s not.
The majority of the other posts are all about how you can save some cash and help the environment at the same time. continue reading »
Ok, so Bamboo PC’s were just gimmicks. The laptop launched at the Hanover computer fair last March, with a laminated bamboo casing around a pretty conventional computer won’t make a dent in the rising tide of plastics sold around the world.
Despite not having any major eco benefits to the bamboo computers, they did give a good demonstration of what can be done with a material that versatile. continue reading »
It’s been a dozen years since my family has been living in our house, and its true to say that some of the interiors are in serious need for some TLC.
Unfortunately both the kitchen and bathroom seem to have reached the point of no return and it looks like a total revamp is going to be needed.
The problem is where is the best place to start? continue reading »