Eco-friendly Decor

Decorating Diva: Stylish ways to go green in every room

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Welcome to Decorating Diva, where every week we share fresh, fun ways to update your home and spice up your living space! You carpool, recycle, never leave the house without your reusable bags and always eat local and seasonal foods when you can. Want to ensure your home is as green as your lifestyle? It’s easier than you think – and doesn’t have to compromise on style.

Top 5 ways to green your bathroom

Melissa Dunlap — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:09:00 -0700

In honor of Earth Day on April 22, we rounded up several ideas for making your bathroom more eco-friendly to the planet. Get inspired to give your bathroom a makeover that’s bright, cheery and green.

6 Tips to green your nursery

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0800

Want to reduce the toxins in your home before baby arrives to make sure you’ve created a safe haven for your little one? Here are expert tips to help you design a green nursery.

Create an eco-chic home with planet-friendly style

Tana Johnson — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 10:00:00 -0700

You've heard of shabby chic, but a new take on this trend is eco-chic décor! No matter what your budget, choosing to go green in the home is always in fashion. Try your hand at repurposing and reusing household items with flair, or add earth-friendly items throughout the home to create an eclectic look with a planet-friendly twist.

Eco-friendly lighting solutions for your home

Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. — Tue, 10 May 2011 18:39:00 -0700

When it comes to eco-friendly lighting solutions for your home, you need to remember that less is more: The less energy you consume, the more money you’ll save! While you may need to make an investment up front, these five easy lighting swaps will improve your carbon footprint while cutting down on your electric bill.

Spring re-decorating: Eco-conscious style

Lauren Fairbanks — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0700

With spring cleaning always comes a bout of spring re-decorating. This year, while you're busy picking out fresh patterns and paint colors, something to think about is how to mix style in with an eco-conscious design attitude. To get a better handle on ways you can re-green your home, we spoke to Jennifer Adams, designer and recurring design guest on Better TV and HGTV.

10 Fun tips to green your kids

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:00:00 -0700

Earth Day is a fun holiday to teach your kids about being more eco-conscious, but every day can be a great opportunity to green your kids. Here are 10 of our favorite tips to raise an eco-friendly family.

8 Outdoor and gardening accessories for spring

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 10:42:00 -0700

Garden gnomes and mosaic stepping stools are go-to outdoor and gardening accessories for many spring-loving gardeners, but if you're looking to make a unique statement with your green space, fill it with stylish yet functional garden decor. Here are eight of our favorite outdoor and gardening accessories that will set your backyard apart from the ordinary garden spots this spring.

How to green every part of your life

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:07:00 -0800

We all know we should be making more of an effort to go green, but making more eco-conscious choices can feel intimidating at first. If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed, know that there are many small things you can start doing today to green every part of your life. We’ve put together a guide to help you lead a more environmentally focused life, starting now.

5 Eco-friendly home design tips

Jessica Padykula — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 10:49:00 -0800

It’s that time of year again, when we look back at the past year and make a note of things we’d like to do better. Often it’s to exercise more or eat better, but what about minimizing our carbon footprint? Eco-resolutions are becoming more and more popular as people aim to do their part for the Earth. We’ve put together some simple ways for you to green your home design and decor.

Eco-friendly home decor - go green when redecorating!

Lori Wilson — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:22:00 -0700

You're ready to change up your place, but you don't know how to go about it. Why not take a step toward being eco-friendly and redecorate with a green theme -- and no, we don't mean the color. There are many things you can change or add to your home that will spruce up the way it looks -- all while being kind to the environment.