Recycle & rejoice!

Through the always beautiful blog of 'Mandarine' I saw

these serene images of Karen Arens recycled furniture.

 I generally like this spot and could happily lay there

with a nice cup of tea and a good book, but what 

really caught my eye was that amazing floor candelabra.. 

I have a weakness for them!

Just look at that ceiling people!

The images are originally from the 'Recycled Home' book.

 The scissors on the wall are fantastic. You know how I love over-sized things!

It is great to see beauty mix with sustainability.

x Charlotta

Green..

There are many reasons to love 'green' and I have for long

been very fond of this particular colour (and lifestyle for 

that matter!). So in celebration of the upcoming green 

events of 'Earth Hour 2010' ( 8.30-9.30pm, 27th March)

and 'St Patrick's Day' (17th March), I give you a parade of 

green inspiration - from Havana, to Jade, Aqua & soft Sage..
Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 Please don't forget to sign up for Earth Hour people!

HERE

xCharlotta

Zaishu Studio

I am in love with these beautiful slot-together
seats/tables with stunning hand-printed & silk-
screened designs and patterns by Zaishu Studio.

The products are made here in Australia out of

Native Australian Hoop Pine which is both

very strong and also an eco sustainable material.

Though each seat/table only weighs 3 kilos, it

can hold up to 150 kilos in weight!! Impressive!

The range takes inspiration from the slot-together
wooden beams in Japanese Buddhist temple.
Placing the five panels of a Zaishu seat/table flat
on the floor mirrors the lines & curves of a
traditional Japanese Kimono dress.

I think the designs are stunning and would love
to start my own little collection right now!

This design is inspired by Nordic interiors and

traditional cross stitch embroidery patterns.

This Australian themed design was created in close

teamwork with textile designer Nicola Cerini.

Another nature-inspired design with delicate

prints of Alpine forests, Australian Waratah pods,

and brown Eucalyptus leaves.V nice!

This artwork 'Equine' is a rare limited edition design

by Australian creative magician Angus McDonald.

I am so into equestrian themes at the moment,
and think it will be the next big thing over here..

When owls leave the trees there will be horses

standing underneath them for sure...

xCharlotta

Alabama Chanin fabrics

Alabama Chanin believe in slow design and sustainability.

They produce only limited edition, unique and hand made

products and I am have fallen completely for these 100% organic

cotton fabrics with vintage and recycled applique & couched detail.

Any of these would look great in our master bedroom.

 More from HERE.

xCharlotta

UXUA Casa Hotel - Trancoso, Brazil

9 charming homes built by local artisans using ecological

and traditional building methods, tucked away in the lush

and authentic Bahian fishing village of Trancoso, Brazil.

'Trancoso', by the way, means 'paradise on earth' - I think

that seems to be the perfect description of this place.

Sounds tempting doesn't it..!?

UXUA Casa Hotel

xCharlotta

Green Home in Spain

Bidding you a good night with some fresh

& lovely pictures from a 'green home' in Spain.

source

G'nite!

xCharlotta