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The woman who helped usher the interior design industry into full flower in the United States was prolific in putting out ideas that will help freshen up today's interior design business. Look at our latest Designer Monthly, Interior Design: Look Forward by Looking Back to Dorothy Draper.

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Entries in Green Design (43)

Wednesday
May252011

Hoop Dreams

Heaven and Earth Snake HoopsBeing a jewelry designer has some interesting effects on one's perspective on the world.  I've become aware of noticing someones jewelry before registering the color of their eyes.  (I can't tell you how many times I've done this!) There is a caveat here, though.   The jewelry they were wearing must be noteworthy.  So, if the eyes are the window to the soul, then it could be said that, for a jewelry designer, earrings are the window to a person's aesthetic.  Note to the rest of the world: a sure fire way to get a jewelry designer's attention is to wear some outstanding earrings!

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Thursday
May192011

Time for Sprouting Green

For those who still think eco-friendly products are just not stylish enough, we have the watches to appeal to your inner fashion critic.  Sprout watches come in a multitude of colors, some with fun designs on its face. 

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Tuesday
May172011

Pocket Sized DIY 

"I Make My Case" Artist Palette Phone Cases (Photo: Case-Mate)Technology and art have found some playful common ground in the cases for mobile devices and more specifically, phones.  The result is good for everyone, in some cases, even the environment!

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Thursday
May052011

Green Fountain of Fortune

The recent Architectural Digest Show in NYC presented this water fountain that's perfect for the environment.  Flexi-Pave made the fountain from recycled passenger tires and aggregate, bound together with state of the art bonding. It is flexible, slip-resistant, non-toxic, a green product, non-flammable, and can come in different colors. As you can see in the picture these recycled pavers are round which means continuous chi flow with no stopping- very auspicious!

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Monday
Apr252011

A Tree Grows In...your wedding favor?

Wedding favors are terribly tricky; they are meant to be meaningful, well-priced, and eternal. A lot to ask of a bulk item! But a branch of the Florida-based Magnolia Company called Seeds of Life offers a unique option that answers all of these concerns: the wedding favor of a tree.

Live gift trees from the Magnolia Company

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