March 2010

Today we came across a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture we love — and we think you will too.

Crafted by hand by artist Scott Dworkin, the Big Leaf Maple Burl Coffee Table features a cool juxtaposition of natural live edges and a custom chrome steel base. A “secret” pull-out box is great for hiding special treasures.

30″ wide x 40″ long x 18″ high; $5,200

To learn more, visit www.scottdworkindesigns.com

Chic style meets sustainability at è bella

In the March/April Green Issue of Mountain Living, we take you behind the scenes of eco-friendly textile company è bella in Boulder, Colorado—a chic and cheery space brimming with pillows and rugs in modern patterns and bold colors. Not only are è bella’s home goods gorgeous, but they’re made of renewable, biodegradable alpaca yarn and can be colored with 100-percent organic dye, all through a low-carbon operation. Founder and visionary Nicole Linton dreams up the designs, then partners with weavers in Peru to manufacture the goods—stimulating their local economy and providing stable work. It’s all good. And green.

Click here to take a look inside the showroom, browse beautiful products and get Nicole Linton’s take on good, green design.

Take an eco-luxe getaway with one of these green travel hotspots

There’s a new generation of mountain resorts that’s making it easy to stay green—even when you’re away from home. Here’s a taste of some of our favorite green destinations throughout the West:

1. Shop at Corky Woods, interior designer Michelle Pauline’s “green” department store in Basalt, Colorado, for everything from chic apparel and body products to housewares and healthy building materials.

2. On Saturdays, stop by the Santa Fe Farmers Market in the Railyard District. Support the efforts of local farmers and food artisans, and pick up edibles from vendors including Shepherd’s Lamb, South Mountain Dairy, Desert Fungi and Sunstar Herbs.

3. Indulge your senses at Mountain Body Spa & Herbal Cosmetic Deli in Park City. One-hundred-percent botanical products include great-smelling lotions, body oils, foam baths, shampoos and soaps. Book a Green Tea Facial, après ski massage or other treatment, too.

4. Reserve a table at Six89 in Carbondale, Colorado, where owner-chef Mark Fischer looks to local farmers, ranchers and food artisans for ingredients for his nationally respected sustainable cuisine. Try the “random acts” tasting menu.

More in the mood for an enchanting resort weekend in Utah or wildlife viewing in Wyoming? Click here for six more ideas, or pick up the March/April Green Issue of Mountain Living for your complete Insider’s Guide to Eco-Luxe Travel.