{vintages}: all the luck in the world

I came across Jane Schouten, a dutch artisan behind an adorable vintage/upcycled shop called All the Luck in the World while visiting a new to me blog, Kireei (oh Google translate, you are my friend!).  I like Jane's kitchy style - it is pulled together and curated so well!  I collected a small mixture of vintage/upcycled items and inspiration shots from her home/store.  My favourite is probably the handpainted upcycled white porcelain vases (see below) - so interesting. 

These shots of items from around her home are irresistable!

Sorry if I went a little overboard.  I just couldn't pick! 

You MUST check out her

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{eco} style: Natural Fall

It's a blustery Fall day today... I'm loving this cozy look for the season, in soft, natural tones.

Sources:

1.Kni Scarf by Knit Frekkles on Etsy

2. Recycled Fabric Ipod Case by Stash on Etsy

3. Recycled leather bag by Remade USA

4. New Fall collection by Stewart & Brown

5. Swedish Hasbeen's  Vegetable Tanned Boot

6. Eco pillow hand screened by Elkhorn Design on Etsy

This is how I feel after the successful release of Issue Two!  Thank to all who are supporting it!

Back to regular posting Monday!

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New Issue Out Today!

It's finally here!  After a very long night, it's finished.  I can't wait to hear what you think!  A very special thank you to my contributors, and everyone who helped make this issue possible!

Drop me a line after you've had a chance to read it and tell me what was your favourite/least favourite part!

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Feeling a little Tired...

Drinking a lot of this right now... sorry for being absent!  Working so very hard... BUT, I'm bringing you issue 2 of Pure Green Living Magazine TOMORROW!!!! 

I cannot wait!  After the madness is over, I've got so much amazing stuff to share with you!  Please check back tomorrow, and tell all your friends, Issue 2 is almost here!

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{green} traveller: Cactus Flower

Attention travellers! This place is for rent on airbnb!  How much would you love staying in this unbelievable 100% solar powered home just outside of Venice?

{eco} design: Off Grid House

Some of you may have seen the iT off-grid house already, but I loved it so much I couldn't resist posting about it. Designed by Taalman Koch architects, the iT house is model home for the company's modular homes.  You can even rent it for the night via Airbnb!

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