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Last night, at ASID Colorado’s Eleventh Annual Interior Design Awards, Associates III took the honors in the "Sustainable Home" category for Mountain Living’s Natural Dream Home! It’s no wonder the home’s interiors received accolades: every fixture and furnishing, from recycled concrete and glass countertops to bunk beds crafted from reclaimed Wyoming snow fence, was selected for its sustainability and style. To take a look inside, click here. Congratulations to the team at Associates III and Mountain Living for making it all happen!
Green Festival, the largest green consumer festival in the US, has been making its way among four major cities for eight years now, and this year, the festival adds a new city to its circuit: Denver, Colorado. The event is a gathering to explore sustainable solutions of all kinds, and if you’re anywhere near the Mile High City on May 2 and 3, head to the Colorado Convention Center for more than 125 speakers, 350 local and national green businesses and a strong showing of community groups (event hours are 10 am to 7 pm on Saturday and 11 am to 6 pm on Sunday). All shades of green topics are put on the table, from renewable energy to eco-fashions and green parenting. Tickets cost $15 for both days, or arrive by bicycle and pay only $10. For more information, visit greenfestivals.org/denver.
On the lookout for quality eco-friendly products? Check out the new collection of certified organic comforters, pillows, blankets, sheets and towels from Cuddledown. Made with 100% cotton, the products are certified by GOTS (Global Organic Textiles Standard) and Oeko-Tex to be free of all harmful chemicals.
The organic cotton waffle blankets and the organic cotton goose down comforter are perfect for keeping warm during those cold winter nights.
For more information and to order, visit cuddledown.com.
When you think of recycling, you might think of paper, plastic or even wood. But have you ever thought about recycling a bicycle? The founders of Resource Revival did just that when they formed their company in 1994. They craft bicycle parts into unique products, such as clocks, bottle openers and more. Have an old bike that’s just collecting dust? Donate it. All recyclers get their names listed on the web site and have a chance to win prizes at the end of the year. Check it out:
This picture frame is made from recycled bike chain.
These tea lights are made from bicycle freewheels and cogs.
If you’re looking for attractive lighting that is also environmentally friendly, check out Bruck Lighting Systems. Their 2008-2009 catalog focuses on energy efficiency, with lots of green yet stylish options marked with a small e symbol. Among the energy efficient choices are 3-watt LED pendants–some with hand-blown glass shades. Here are some of our faves:
Zon LED Down Pendant
Mystique LED Down Pendant
Bella LED Down Pendant
Rainbow I LED Down Pendant
Visit brucklighting.com to view their extensive product line and to find a showroom near you.
The Fire Cube from John Beck Paper & Steel provides the warmth and ambience of a real wood fire without smoke, ash, fumes or electricity. Even better? The 18" square cube can be used indoors and outdoors.
The sleek fire cube is hand made and contains four cans of clean burning alcohol-based gel fuel with flames that reach 6" to 8" tall and produce 3,000 BTUs each. The fuel is made of pure alcohol, water, salt and thickeners. No logs or gas supply are needed.
"I wanted the user to be able easily and quickly have the warmth and glow of a natural fire without all the usual work and necessary parts to create a real wood burning fire," said John Beck, founder of John Beck Paper & Steel.
We just love curling up in front of a warm fire on a cold night. What we love even more is the idea of an environmentally friendly fireplace that you can take with you when you move!
Based in Boulder, CO, Eco-Flame is a family-owned business committed to helping preserve the environment by promoting the use of renewable energy while providing clients with an architectural experience.
The EcoSmart Fire is flueless and doesn’t require any installation or utility connection for fuel supply. It burns clean and is virtually maintenance free, making it the perfect combination of function and form.
Visit ecosmartfire.com for more information and a list of retail stores worldwide.
Bring the beauty of nature indoors. A green woman-owned business, Birch & Willow designs and creates limited edition and one-of-a-kind lamps and luminaries from harvested materials. All of their stunning pieces are made to order so each one is truly unique.
Katherine Ahern, owner and designer, is inspired by the natural play between light and shadow. "Making objects we love to live with is exhilarating and satisfying. Creating lighting is a very literal way of making our lives brighter and more beautiful."
Help the environment while you shop! Plow & Hearth, in partnership with the National Forest Foundation, launched a Campaign to Re-Forest America. Their goal is to replenish U.S. forests with one million trees by the end of 2009. So after you’ve filled your shopping basket with goodies for your home and garden (and maybe a cute new pair of UGGs) you can select one of three habitats to receive your donation: San Bernardino National Forest, California; Huron-Manistee National Forest, Michigan; Ocala National Forest, Florida.
We love Jackson, Wyoming’s LEED-certified Hotel Terra for its commitment to sustainability (and the eight-seat salumi bar at Il Villaggio Osteria, located on the lobby level).
But now, there’s another reason to book your stay A.S.A.P.
Now through September 20, 2008, Hotel Terra is offering you the opportunity to stay four nights for the price of three nights, equaling a savings of 25%.
Planning a visit to Yellowstone or Grand Teton National Parks during your stay in Jackson Hole? Book Hotel Terra’s Discover the Parks" package and get:
Double accommodations for two to four nights in a Terra Guest Room
Full-day guided expedition into Yellowstone National Park, including pick up and drop off from hotel
Guidebook to the hikes, flora and fauna in Grand Teton National Park for a do-it-yourself expedition
Rates start at $413 per night for two people based on double occupancy. Cost for an additional child (12 and under) sharing a room with parents is $180.
For reservations or information, visit www.hotelterrajacksonhole.com. To book a package, call reservations at 800-631-6281, or the hotel directly at 307-739-4000.
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