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One For You, One For Me: 2016 Autumn Essentials Gift Guide

Autumn is here! Summer is great, but let's get real- Autumn is the best. This season we are all about luxurious wool throw blankets, soft French linen mornings in bed with a steaming hot coffee, long decadent baths, and candle-lit dinners. Our Autumn Essentials gift guide lets you treat yourself AND your loved ones to the best that this season has to offer. All fairtrade or USA handmade, organic, green products.  1. 100% Organic Beeswax candles, set of 4. $14.99 Buy Here 2. Handmade Matte Porcelain salad (or soup!) bowl, $19 Buy Here 3. USA Made French Linen Sheets, $87 Buy Here 4. USA Made French Linen Throw Pillow, $30 Buy Here 5. Fairtrade, Handmade Chunky Crocheted Knit Throw, $160 Buy Here...

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15 Easy Eco-Friendly Alternatives for Every Interior Design Project

Great design is all about making smart choices. While selecting the right design elements may help you achieve your desired aesthetic; it has also become increasingly important to consider the environment while making these key decisions.From choosing a finish that will help you breath a little easier to making sure your lumber wasn't illegally clear-cut from a protected rain forest- Eco-friendly alternatives abound. Our guide to Easy Eco-Alternatives for Every Interior Design Project will help you navigate an at times confusing Eco Design industry, and prove that not all "Eco-Friendly" products are created equal.  1. FINISHES Say no to toxic fumes. (Source) HARMFUL OPTION: Lacquer and Oil Based Finishes Lacquers contain chemicals that are harmful to your health if ingested, inhaled, or come into contact...

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21 Interior Design Trends for 2016

The do's and don'ts of design are always evolving.  In the design field the advent of new technologies offer creators and designers a steady stream of new materials and methods to experiment with. Shifting values will inevitably shock the hardcore traditionalist. Operating within a modern global market allows ideas and innovation to circulate around the world at the speed of light. 2016 will be a big year for green and bold design but also the rebirth of a few classic styles. Here is our list of design trends to look for in 2016: 1. Quality Craftsmanship Over Quantity  "Buy Local" and "Buy Hand Made" are not passing fads in design. Now more then ever- understanding sourcing practices are vital if you want quality and sustainability. In a generation where...

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Dogs and Pendants in Sweaters

Dogs and Pendants in Sweaters   I  We've added some new products and options on existing products this week and in honor we (obviously) thought we need to put dogs in sweaters. Welcome out new sweater cord pendants!  We have also launched a large size Hive table and an option to purchase in gray. Olivia and Irie were happy to model on them as you can see! 

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Want a new way to shop?

Know what your looking for?  For a more refined shopping experience simply click the icon (here or in a product page) to see all of our products that fall under that category!     We really liked the way our new friends from MadeClose have icons to explain at a glance how a product is made. So we added a similar new tool to help make your shopping experience easier! Want only products made in the USA? No problem! Recycled and Up-cycled goods?! We've got that! Minimal to no impact on the environment. Yep! Handmade? You betcha!   Click each button to see all of your amazing options!    

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