Feedback Loop

I got a great email last week about a great new project: The Feedback Loop, which launched today (I wanted to post about this earlier, but I'm running around like mad and feeling a little overwhelmed... sorry Pam!).  The Feedback Loop Project is a non-profit initiative which links up 25 fantastic graphic designers to create a series of 50 letterpress journals.  The paper and stock for the journals was donated by Mohawk Fine Papers's Mohawk Loop eco line.  The journals are being sold in Felt & Wire, a specialty paper shop in NY, or you can shop for one online of course. 

All proceeds of the project go to Design Ignites Change, an AWESOME organization that presses youth to explore and create solutions for pressing social problems using design oriented forward thinking.  After a visit to their site I was totally floored by the scope and success of this program.  I couldn't resist posting some of my favourite programs below.....

'Mooko' is a project which works to help solve environmental issues surrounding dairy farming.  Anyone see Food Inc.?  Then you know all about this.  The pilot project proposes using prepaid glass jars that you refill with organic, sustainable milk at a vending machine in supermarkets.  The project is designed to help spread awareness of some environmental issues surrounding dairy farming as well as minimize waste, since many milk containers are not recyclable.

Would you do this?  I know I would!

Ecode is another neat project - an iphone app (can you make a Blackberry Version please?) that scans barcodes and immediately pulls up environmental information about that product.  Gone are the days when greenwashers could pull the wool over consumer's eyes with a few fancy logos!  Neat!

Anyway, if you like what you see and would like to support it, pop on over and check out the collection!

Sneak Peek of Issue 2 - Coming Soon!

This is me, with my horse, Annie.  I will treasure this always....

Oh my goodness...............   I'm just dying inside!!!  I'm so unbelievably excited about Issue 2 of Pure Green Living, I couldn't help share a little snippet with you!  These images are from a photo shoot we did for the next issue - I am so lucky to work with an amazing photographer, her name's Erin. 

That's it!  I'm resisting telling you any more.... you'll just have to wait.  But I really hope you're intrigued.

In the meantime, help me spread the word!

We've got a new Facebook page.... I'll be posting updates there.

Or, you can follow PGL Mag on Twitter.  I posted an open call for gorgeously green homes today.... know anyone who'd like to show off a little?  Send me an email.

Cheers!

I was doing a google search yesterday for something completely unrelated, and I saw this in google images...... what a nice surprise.  I love this space - home of Jeffrey Moss, photo stylist and filmaker... and master at the art of display.

The vintage thread throughout the home is wonderful.... the entire place feels so nostalgic!

love everything about this....

I can imagine how inspiring it would be to work here...

source: Chicago Home Magazine

{vintages}: Haven Vintage

I came across a lovely vintage seller, Haven Vintage.  Their industrial style is just as I like it, and the images are styled just right. 

Enviroment furniture is without a doubt my favourite source for furniture, outside of my husband's of course, which not unlike these - both use reclaimed wood to create their peices and they share an urban rustic aesthetic that I just LOVE!  We're working on getting photos of them soon, so stay posted.  Until then I thought I would share new images from Environment - their moody, earthy feel really appealed to me. They have a new line of upholstered furniture now too! 

{eco} design: off-grid

I came across this little outpost, completely off grid, and I fell in love with it.  Looking at it, I can imagine being there and feeling like nothing matters.  It looks so isolated and lonely, but also charming - like you are connected to something... else.

I have had so many amazing moments spent with a horse.  You should meet my mare... her name's Annie.  In fact, you will!  Soon.

So amazing..... 

source.

New!!! Shop Online!

Hello Everyone!  I have really exciting news!  Besides working busily away on issue 2 of Pure Green Living Magazine, I've also been working on creating an online shop for my business, an eco living and building store called Sustain.  I'm not quite done, but just about!  So, as such, I wanted to offer you, the people who kindly set aside part of each day and spend it with me, here on Pure Green, first dibs!  And, I'm offering 15% off to the first 10 visitors who see something they like! 

Eco living and design is truly my passion... Pure Green is where I share it... I expand on it in Pure Green Living, the Magazine, and Sustain is where I make it accessible!  I absolutely love what I do, and I want to share it with you.  I've created a little selection of some of my favourite items below... if you feel inspired, pop on by!  I'd love to hear what you think of the site and design, by the way... send me a note with your thoughts. 

Thank You for reading Pure Green and for helping to make it special!

1. Night Owl Café Apron

2. Peace Girl Lunch Tote

3. Natural Creme Perfume

4. Bambu Cork Salad Bowl

5. Organic Handprinted Blanket

6. Handmade Mum's Sun Hat in Charcoal

7. Mineral Eyeshadow in Nocturnelle

Enter coupon code puregreen at checkout to get 15% off!

{eco} style: mark tuckey

I wanted to share with you these images of Mark Tuckey's home, the celebrated Australian furniture designer.  Mark uses recycled/reclaimed material for his furniture, making it eco-fabulous to boot.  These images were photographed by one of my favourite photographers right now, Mikkel Vang.

The following photos are from Mark's site.

Love this.

{green} traveller: Ace Hotel, Palm Springs

I've been hanging onto this one for a little while!!  I couldn't wait to share it with you though, so here it is!!  It doesn't get much better than this folks, at least not when we are talking unbearable retro cool! Everything in the Palm Springs Ace Hotel is salvaged... the building, the furniture....

 Enjoy!

"When Seattle friends Alex Calderwood, Wade Weigel and Doug Herrick initially dreamed of opening a hotel, they had a very specific idea of what they wanted—and it didn’t fit with the standard hotel business plan. Their idea was to create a place their friends and acquaintances would want to stay—DJs, artists, magazine creators, graphic designers, musicians—the creative types who have been behind the evolving cultural renaissance of the Pacific Northwest of the last decade, and who aren’t, generally speaking, awash with cash.

The recipe involved taking an old building in an emerging location, a small budget requiring lateral thinking and some clever industrial salvage, a design aesthetic that mixes uncluttered comfort with a bohemian vibe, and the experience that comes from being a seasoned traveler and knowing what you do and don’t need when it comes to resting your weary head. They also wanted their hotel to be linked to the local culture, a living part of the community—like the experience of staying with friends who are plugged into the local scene."

 Indoor/Outdoor Communal Area

 Recycled Trailers serve a purpose as hotel outbuildings.

 The tented (using sustainable hemp fabric) walls are meant to give a boho chic camping feel.  The floors are concrete.

The diner is an old Denny's diner.  They ripped up the floor to discover a beautiful terazzo.  

I have been told by many that I need to visit Palm Springs.  Well, when I do, I'm so staying here!

P.S. - If you like what you see you'll get to see a little more in next month's issue of Pure Green Living Magazine!  Stay tuned.