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London based designer Nina Tolstrup and her company, Studiomama, create some striking sustainable products. Her handsome “Reveal” cabinet is constructed almost entirely of rustic, old floorboards.
The geometric shape of the cabinet contrasts with the rough-hewn character of the old floorboards. The exterior and interior of the piece feature different sized and proportioned boxes for use as display areas or storage.
Related: more sustainable home decor items
UPDATE: It’s official – Congratulations to our lucky winner, Brenda W of Ontario, Canada. Thanks to everyone for participating. Hope you all had wonderful holiday … be sure to check out our latest giveaway. (original post follows…)
Want to look and feel sexy? Add a dash of color to your wardrobe? Enter this rockin’ giveaway for your chance to win an eco chic piece of jewelry from palmacollection.com.
Derived from the Tagua nut, these natural beauties are lightweight and easy to wear. I have the Hosono necklace and Unihosty earrings and they’re some of my favorite pieces of all time.
One lucky winner gets to choose their most coveted piece (as long as it’s in stock, which right now, means almost everything). Snag your favorite style and color bracelet, necklace or earrings. Open to residents in USA and Canada. Prize includes free shipping. Hurry, contest ends Thursday, Dec 29, 2011 11:59pm PT.
Winner will be selected in our Random Drawing, and notified by email on Friday, 12/30. Winner has 24 hours to claim their prize, or the offer is null and void. Winner’s first name will be included in this post.
Entering is easy, here’s how:
- Browse palmacollection.com and check out their beautiful jewelry.
- Then just leave a comment on this post — answering the question: What’s your favorite item?
- For prize notification be sure to add the following to your email address book: m at AlternativeConsumer.com.
- OPTIONAL: Like Palma Collection on Facebook and leave an additional comment to let us know.
More optional ways to receive additional entries:
psst: Want to shop the Palma Collection now? Enter code thanks25 (all lower case) and you’ll receive 25% off your entire order, good til December 31, 2011.
Why let an old fence go to waste when you can create beautifully rustic sconces, racks and coat hangers from its remains? Festoon your country kitchen or weekend cabin with items made from old salvaged fence tops. The abundant character and patina of the reclaimed fencing reflects decades of exposure to the elements.
Note: this is also a great DIY project for anyone with access to a supply of salvaged wood fencing and a table saw.
Each item pictured retails for $22 or less at the Getting Weddy Etsy shop.
Related: more green home decor on The Alternative Consumer
(above) Energy Muse creates their jewelry with the added bonus of spiritual energy. The lovely Aventurine Bracelet is created with the intention of bringing enhanced wealth and prosperity to the wearer. It features an ancient Chinese coin. Marked down from $50 to $21.99 @ Energy Muse
(above L to R) Chic body adornments handcrafted by Fair Trade artisans in Vietnam and Thailand … from favorite eco emporium, Gaiam …
- natural Mother of Pearl shell and woven knotted cotton cord; was $38 now $24.99.
Related: more eco-fashion finds on The Alternative Consumer
Add a touch of eco style to your next holiday dinner, wedding engagement soiree, or cocktail party with these very classy napkin rings. Made from renewable bamboo, each ring is encircled with a bit of vintage French lace. You can find these one-of-a-kind rings at the FrenchFelt Etsy shop.
Related: more earth-friendly gift ideas from The Alternative Consumer
Electronics are once again dominating holiday shopping lists this season. In fact, analysts with the Consumer Electronics Association predict shoppers will spend six percent more on electronics this year compared to last – or about $250 per consumer. And for every new laptop, tablet, phone, TV, gaming system and scores of other gadgets, an outdated device likely will be replaced. For those old electronics, the question is, “Now what?”
First off, do not throw replaced electronics in the trash. Electronic devices are comprised of a range of toxic components that can be harmful to human health and the environment if discarded in the same waste stream as the rest of your household garbage. Trashed electronics, or “e-waste,” contain heavy metals such as lead, mercury and cadmium, which can leach out of landfills and into groundwater or nearby waterways. The good news is that there are several alternatives for disposing of your e-waste, including reuse and recycling. (more…)
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