Mable's Unique Shopping Blog » Household http://mables.com/blog Mable's finds unique, indie, eco-friendly fun from around the Internet so you don't have to. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:06:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Bring Nature Indoors with Eco-Friendly Decor http://mables.com/blog/unique/nature-indoors-eco-friendly-decor.php http://mables.com/blog/unique/nature-indoors-eco-friendly-decor.php#comments Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:14:24 +0000 Sean talked http://mables.com/blog/household/nature-indoors-eco-friendly-decor.php Entwined Root BookcaseWe’ve talked about VivaTerra’s Root of the Earth Bowls. They are beautiful and make a great gift idea, but it’s time to feature some larger items that can really help surround you with nature in the comfort of your own home.

Set the stage for your magical getaways (a.k.a. books) with this whimsical book shelf that utilizes dense elm wood as well as Indian root and trunk materials for outer decoration. Finally something to hold all your Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and other nerdy fantastical escapes!
There is also a matching Root Wine Rack for those who like to live dangerously and drink while reading.

Now where will you set your book down while you get up to get your wine from the favorite reading spot? On this
Branch & Glass Side Table of course! Yep, with branches working together to support the snazzy glass top it looks like nature is here to serve you. A matching Branch & Glass “Console” Table (whatever that means) is also available.

Reclaimed Teak StoolLast but not least on today’s list is … say it with me kids … a STOOL! Yay for stools! (pun intended).
OK now that’s out of the way what else can be said about these reclaimed wood stools? Well they are made of wood, beautiful Japanese teak in this case, and they are great for an impromptu sit down, or end table, or they can even be magical chairs out in your secret garden.

It’s pretty much perpetually sunny here in San Diego, CA, but if I was living in an area that had winter to make me stay indoors, I’d be sure I had some eco-friendly nature inspired furniture to help keep me company.

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It was many months ago that I randomly discovered ibride. They were featured on several design blogs and I instantly fell in love with their line of ornate wall art trays. Since they were seemingly everywhere at the time, I didn’t bookmark any online stores. Of course the name ibride quickly slipped from my memory and I have spent the last few months keeping en eye peeled for those gorgeous baroque flourishes and collages of anthropomorphic animals. Quite a hybrid of style, eh? In fact, the name ibride is actually a play on words that is meant to represent “hybrid”. The company consists of 4 French relatives, Rachel, Benoit, and Carine, who I wish I could find more info about online. Their official website is in French and is Flash based so it doesn’t lend well to translating. Anybody know more about them?

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Their stunning art trays come in 3 different themes; vintage ladies, animals in nature, and hybrid human/animals attired in exquisite vintage clothing. The imagery is simply amazing, but it’s the colors that really grab me: brooding, muted shades with splashes of vivid color. Everything they make is truly a hybrid of modern and classic. Better still, the laminated trays are made from a recycled wood core!

Joe Polar Bear Bookshelf by iBrideAnd lest I forget to mention their newer offerings: furniture shaped like the lower half of an animal. The Basset Stool and Dog Stool (both shown above) are available in black or red. Joe the Polar Bear book shelf measures nearly 4′ tall and is super limited edition.

All but 4 of the trays offered at Burke Decor include Free Shipping in the USA.

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This handmade wall art from artisan Toby Fraley is like a breath of fresh air. The bold color usage drew me in, and the idea of learning from nature about freedom makes this piece so endearing to me. I love art that clearly communicates a message while remaining lighthearted and accessible.

Oh, and it features animals in clothes! Birds in suits and ties: is there a cuter metaphor for “living free”?

$120

Check out more unique sculptures from UncommonGoods. Most pieces are either handmade, created with recycled materials, or both.

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These 100% biodegradable pots are made from renewable grain husks, are certified organic, and will hold their shape and size for about 5 years. That’s a long time to grow some delicious herbs. As an added Green bonus, by growing plants indoors they will convert the CO2 you expel into Oxygen for your lungs. Yay for synergy!

Order yours today and choose between Lemon Basil, Lavender, Oregano or Parsley. Remember you can always pick up your own seeds from somewhere else and use those in these organic biodegradable pots. These make great green gifts for teachers, and families with kids to help show us all what goes into growing food.

$15.95

Find more green growing gifts in our Plants and Gardening gifts section.

]]> http://mables.com/blog/green-living/organic-eco-herb-garden.php/feed 0 Free Chocolate with Organic Easter Bouquets http://mables.com/blog/household/organic-easter-bouquet.php http://mables.com/blog/household/organic-easter-bouquet.php#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:55:57 +0000 Sean http://mables.com/blog/so-pretty/organic-easter-bouquet.php
Free Chocolate with any Easter BouquetFree Chocolate! Free Chocolate!
Do I have your attention yet? Shop any day at Organic Style and you are supporting a sustainable and environmentally friendly company. Shop between now and March 23rd ‘08 and each Easter Bouquet purchased will come with a beautiful gift box that includes three pieces of our gourmet Swiss truffles made with organic ingredients. This makes a great green gift for that special person or family you send to this Easter season.

Although there are a few Easter bouquets to choose from, Mable’s recommends the Stargazer Lilies because of their sheer beauty and delicious fragrance that fills the room.

$39.95 – $59.95

]]> http://mables.com/blog/household/organic-easter-bouquet.php/feed 0 Nature Inspired Wall Stickers by Blik http://mables.com/blog/unique/wall-stickers-blik-nature.php http://mables.com/blog/unique/wall-stickers-blik-nature.php#comments Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:37:24 +0000 Sean blik afix graphics surface designs awesome http://mables.com/blog/so-pretty/wall-stickers-blik-nature.php nature wall graphic by BlikBlik Surface Graphics provides awesome designs that we can easily affix to our walls, tables, mirrors, and other flat surfaces. Plus they are easily removable so it doesn’t ruin the surface it was once adhered to. They have many different designs to fit many decor styles, but I’m a big fan of bringing nature into our homes. My favorite nature inspired graphics is the 7.00 Wall Graphic which comes with seperate branches, branch nodes, leaves, and birds so you can arrange it all however you like. I really appreciate the modular setup Blik has with their wall stickers so the customer has more creative freedom with their decor. Buy some for your own place, or send them as a gift, either way they will surely bring a smile to those who get to enjoy them daily.

Other nature inspired wall stickers by Blik:

$36.00 – $50.00 per set

]]> http://mables.com/blog/unique/wall-stickers-blik-nature.php/feed 0 Vintage Eames Furniture Designs on Auction http://mables.com/blog/household/eames-furniture-style-retro.php http://mables.com/blog/household/eames-furniture-style-retro.php#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:00:49 +0000 Sean eames searches commodity furniture infamous vintage ebay popular http://mables.com/blog/retro-and-vintage/eames-furniture-style-retro.php There is a problem with the SimplePie Plugin for WordPress. Check your Installation Status for more information.