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There are several reasons I love the Divine Chair. One–because its vintage. Two–the patterns are beautiful. And three–its sustainable!! As you know I love vintage, beautiful designs and sustainability. The designer and owner, Kitty McBride finds vintage chair frames in…Read More

Let HomeGrown.org Into Your Home What comes to mind when you hear the word “homegrown”? Some people might picture a farm while others might think of baking and cooking from scratch. I envision of a sense of community and togetherness,…Read More

Sometimes just plain flowers don’t quite get the job done when it comes to decorating. Here are some ideas for using what’s plentiful–fruits and vegetables–to help you create the perfect centerpiece, place cards or spooky addition to your next party!…Read More

When I brought my son home from the hospital, there was no question as to what I would use for baths—it was Johnson’s No More Tears. Somewhat naïve, it was really the only children’s brand I was aware of. Of…Read More

Australia boasts a proud and ancient native population, whose roots in this remarkable brown land trace back to the first migrations of human beings from the cradle of humanity. Among the men and women of this ancient migration, a young…Read More

You may have heard about the big news regarding the small tube inside the toilet paper roll back in 2010. Scott Naturals was going au natural–nothing in the middle; not even the spindle. Kimberly Clark, the makers of Scott Naturals…Read More

Hi there–your resident architect here! I had a lot of questions about a few things on my previous post about LEED Certified Buildings: the Two-Minute Tour. I recently gave a speech at the Tri-State American Institute of Architects Conference. I…Read More

Tailgate for Team Green! Coming from a Big Ten school, the turning of the leaves and regression of humidity signal something more than autumn, they mean the start to another exciting football season. Now, my Illini don’t always end up…Read More

In today’s world there are so many people who are having trouble snoozing that it is important to do what we can to make our bed the most comfortable and enjoyable place it can be—and that includes eliminating chemicals and…Read More

With the average office worker spending upwards of 40 hours a week at a desk, most efforts on improving the office atmosphere are quite unremarkable. Since everyone can’t work in a dream office, we give you some affordable and practical…Read More