Guest Curator: Eco Chic with Style at Home’s Laurie Grassi

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Published on Apr 15, 2009 in Shop

Photo by Edward Pond

Laurie Grassi is the executive editor for Canadian magazine, Style at Home and the Natural Chic blogger at StyleatHome.com, so all of her time is consumed by thoughts of beautiful homes, fantastic home decor accessories, and how to live in a more eco-friendly but still stylish way. When she does have a spare moment, she rides her horse, Lex, who also loves the Earth, but in a somewhat different way: He likes to roll around in the mud and get as dirty as possible!
 
I’m always on the lookout for great natural products for the home, and I recently posted about a colourful baby quilt by Etsy’s SewnNatural. There are masses of other fabulous earth-friendly products on Etsy, and this is just a small sampling!

 

FLOWER FIELD Organic Linen Napkins / Set of 2


I love the splash of colour on these organic linen napkins. They’re hand-screenprinted using water-based inks, and 5% of the profits go to Friends Without a Border, a charity that provides medical care to children in Cambodia. Goodness all around! By natsuminishizumi, $30.

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vintage fabric hearts in orange and lime green


These lavender sachets from pouch will add a sweet scent to your drawers or closets and repel moths in a natural, chemical-free way; plus, they’re made from vintage recycled fabric. By pouch, $11.50.

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Yellow Dragonfly Night Light


What a clever use of an old can! MariposaAvenue takes what would otherwise be trash and turns it into an attractive light fixture by cutting out a pretty design, painting it a bright, cheery colour and adding a light equipped with a photo sensor so it only comes on when the room is dark enough. Perfect for when guests come to visit or wee ones just find the dark too frightful. By MariposaAvenue, $15.

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Recycled Bright Summer Flowers Journal and Sketchbook – Very Thick Eco-Friendly Book


Feeling inspired? If you’re not already, you will be by this colourful 80-page book. It’s handmade, 100% recycled and perfect for jotting down your thoughts or sketching pictures. By BurgundyDistrict, $17.

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White Purity – Vinyl Record Bowl


How many people do you know who can say they have something as unique as this absolutely fabulous white bowl? I simply can’t say enough about how smashing I think it is! Unfortunately, this item just sold – so disappointing! But that’s what happens on Etsy, so if you see something you love, grab it quickly! Let’s hope vinylrocksmyworld finds more of these white records and quickly! By vinylrocksmyworld, $13.

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SEAHORSES 14 inch Recycled Felt Applique Pillow


Get a little taste of the seaside and summer with this 100% recycled felt appliqué pillow from alexandraferguson, pillow-maker extraordinaire. These jaunty little creatures are soft, cute and cuddly and are sure to add charm to any interior. Who would have believed they were once plastic water bottles? By alexandraferguson, $49.

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Letterpress counting poster in green and pink


This charming 8.5” x 11” letterpress poster from Canadian illustrator sweetbeets is on 100% cotton paper made of fibres recycled from the fabric industry. By sweetbeets, $30.

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Reiter8 Recycled Sail Tote – Blue Number 8


The stark, graphic quality of this tote from Reiter8 really makes it shine. Crafted from upcycled sailboat sails, the tote’s number is appliqued on the front and red organic cotton lines the inside, which is divided into three sections so you can easily organize all your gear. (Check out Etsy’s Handmade Portrait video with Reiter8 for a peek at her process!) By reiter8, $75.

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Handwoven Felted Wool Rag Rug.


Canadian crafter fiveforty turned old sweaters into this gorgeous felted wool rug. The lovely gradations of greys, blues and greens bring to mind lakes and cool green forests. By fiveforty, $240.

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Army Blanket Pillow with Stripe and Webbing Handle


Made out of surplus Italian army blankets, the modern, somber tones of these pillows from Vancouver crafter ouno would look chic against clean-lined white slipcovers in the summer. By ouno, $60.

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Cherry Blossom Vase – Freehand Etched on Reclaimed Glass


Tuck a sprig of spring blossoms into this petite reclaimed glass vase etched by TrilliumArtisans member Amanda Siska. (You can also check out her Etsy shop breadandbadger.) By TrilliumArtisans, $45.

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felted wool beach stones – rustic turquoise – set of 15


Add a hit of colour to your home’s surfaces with these quirky felted-wool-wrapped stones. Lisa Jordan uses wool from old clothing and finds her inspiration in nature – I’m in love with the colour and love the idea of these stones! By lilfishstudios, $30.

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Longing to check out more of Laurie’s Natural Chic finds? Visit http://www.styleathome.com/naturalchic. You can also follow her on twitter! For more about Style at Home, go to http://www.styleathome.com.

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