Design^Sprout | Your Guide to Green Design

Eco Chic!

     I don't normally write about fashion (although I am such a slave to it!) but every so often I find myself so enamored with someone new that I just have to share. My absolute favorite, "new-on-the-scene" designers, Tara and Inessah of Sublet Clothing, have seamlessly blended their fashion savy with environmentally-friendly manufacturing, resulting in some of the most elegant, forward-thinking and wearable clothing on the green market. Most of their items are priced around $100, making this a splurge you can feel good about twice!

A Cute Idea

     What a great way to display your kids' artwork! The bright drawings give this stark white wall a much needed pop of color while putting your budding Picasso on full display. Best of all...it's cheap, cheap, cheap! Flexible, wire curtain rods, like the those pictured, can be found at Ikea for just $4.99.

Today I smile because....

... of Nendo, the amazing Japanese design firm behind this fantastical rock-climbing wall. Maybe something this fun would actually inspire me to work out?

  Situated on a lake in Japan, this home design was inspired by the mossy rocks found right outside. Lovely and amazing!!!

  These gorgeous hand-embroidered vases by Etsy seller Nesting Emily are the perfect excuse to buy yourself flowers!

     This Vintage WWII print is hand silk-screened with metallic ink. Words to live by!

 

A Million Little Pieces

   I was introduced to the work of Nana (Nanuka) Tchitchoua  recently and couldn't be more pleased. Her puzzle piece installations are based on her own mixed heritage and cultural struggle yet maintain the lightheartedness whimsy of a favorite childhood memory. Clearly influenced by the Dadaists, her eclectic work is being shown currently at the Gregg Fleishman Studios (who's work is worth a peek on it's own merit) in Culver City, Ca.

Who thinks of these things?

    Yes, trash to treasure is oh-so-hot at the moment yet one has to pause and admire those who do it in a truly crafty way. The Skate Study House takes classic designs from the Mid-Century Modern era and re-imagines them using recycled skate boards and board parts. Deja-vu with a twist!

Readers, Meet Green Tea!

   I love these guys! In a world full of MDF furniture that falls apart when (gasp!) you try to move it, Green Tea Design takes pleasure in manufacturing pieces oozing with staying power. Their furniture is crafted from wood taken out of old Koren farmhouses adding to a lovely patina and keeping those trees around that we're all so fond of. Stars in my book!