Fallen trees become beautiful frames.  Matt and Heather King of Turning Green handcraft these organic wood frames from the remains of trees felled by storms, age, disease or construction.

Though they currently source much of their reclaimed timber from their native Chicago area, they have recently begun looking for a source closer to their home studio in Louisville, KY.

Frames come carved or natural, and in variety of woods, including: cherry, black walnut, silver maple, alder and apple — matte finished in natural linseed oil.

Molo Designs’s Paper Softseating is made of kraft paper – a stiff, robust unbleached paper that is 100% recyclable and is constructed of 50% recycled fiber.  Each piece of furniture has magnetic ends so similar pieces can be strung together into larger geometric shapes.

Very, very cool looking.  Longterm use is said to give the furniture a lovely patina.  No smoking please.

Scrape some of that clutter off your desk or dresser and into one of these handcrafted boxes made from handsomely weathered, reclaimed, barnwood.  Each 9 x 3 x 1.75 inch box has its own unique patina – and maybe a couple of nail holes – all natural except for some careful sanding to make each box smooth and soft to the touch.

$24 ea.  @ paradise hills designs

Protect your home’s treasured surfaces in “typographic style” with these Bamboo Type Coasters made from eco-friendly, renewable bamboo.  Each four-inch diameter coaster is set in Baskerville semibold.

$40 for a set of four @ acd’s online store

Love the feel of high-end, certified organic cotton bed linens but afraid of the sticker price?

Now’s a good time to scoop up winter season’s designer sheets, shams, pillows and duvets at discounted prices.

Check out designer Elana Bober’s eco stylish Circle Collection — Tapered Sheets, Wave Coverlet, Wave or Circle Pillows and more – 60% off at goldiehome’s end of season sale – while supplies last.

I could use this about now – the Blow Sofa features recycled paper shipping bags as inflatable cushions.  Created by the Polish design firm MALAFOR,  this seating unit is easily portable, inexpensive, and a breeze to set up.

The cushions can be inflated on site, and are supported by a metal frame and flexible straps.  Just keep sharp objects, smokers and crayons at a distance.     via: despoke

Just goes to show that almost anything can be transformed into a DIY clock.   Rescue something funky from your local thrift shop, do a little surgery and – “voila!” – a  kitschy little clock is born.

8″ high and $35 @ imotime’s etsy shop

With a fresh blanket of snow outside my perch, visions of a clean burning fire come to mind.   I’d like to share some design news and a deal of a slightly different sort.

Contemporary firemaker, EcoSmart Fire, can now take the chill out of the air — whether inside or outside your home.  They currently apply their no-chimney-required, ethanol-powered technology to a sleek range of outdoor fireplaces that are portable.  Totally hot.

With ease and flexibility, add warmth and ambient light to your alfresco scene — poolside, patio, deck, garden or terrace.

Here’s the Deal — As of a year ago today, amendments to the Internal Revenue Code will provide Tax Credits for purchases of Non-business Energy Property – so essentially the IRS now offers qualified consumers a tax credit of up to $1500 or 30% of the purchase price of any EcoSmart Fire product.  (Naturally, you may want to consult your tax advisor for details specifically relating to your individual circumstances.)

These stools are made from reclaimed remnants of the old growth pine forests that once covered the Northeastern US.  Many of the old growth trees could be hundreds of years old.  Their salvaged, richly grained remains were once used as beams, joists and support columns in many of the older buildings around NYC.

These handmade reminders of the ancient forest clear-cut to build America are created in custom sizes and finishes in Uhuru’s Brooklyn facility.

Display a little solar love in your garden, yard or patio.  This cute piece of solar powered garden art is constructed of a stainless steel garden stake, solar collector, amber LED and detachable hand-blown glass heart swirled in red.

Just plant the lantern in direct sunlight and and let it do its thing, as the blown glass swirling heart lights up itself each night.

Comes with 2 rechargeable AA batteries. Bottom stake is detachable. Fully assembled height 58,” intermediate height 39″

on sale for $35 @ allsopgarden.com