Who: Mod Green Pod – Austin, TX

What: ‘Delight’ Wallpaper

Where: Mod Green Pod – $75/roll

Why We Love ‘Em: Very exciting news – just heard from the gals at Mod Green Pod that they’ve added a new print to their collection of chic eco-friendly wallpapers, and ‘Delight’ may just be our new favorite. Love the colors and the mod/art nouveau graphics of this print. Now just need to convince the husband that this is just the look for the master bedroom… mmm, teal and grey! Click to continue »

Who: Plywerk – Portland, OR

What: Plywerk – Custom Plywood Photo Mounts

Where: Plywerk – ranges from $6 – $800 based on size & finishes

Why We Love ‘Em: First saw these on a visit out to Portland, Oregon and were instantly impressed by their streamlined and modern look. Such a great alternative to traditional custom frames.

Plywerk’s custom framing is a sleek and eco-friendly way to display your personal photos and artwork. Simply send them your photos and Plywerk will mount them on their plywood panels. Or order blank panels with a pre-applied PH neutral adhesive to mount your own artwork. Great way to showcase your art. Click to continue »

Who: Stray Dog Designs – Chattanooga, TN

What: Artichoke Lamp

Where: Stray Dog Designs – $625

Why We Love ‘Em: Such a playful and fun accent piece. This lamp has texture, spunk and the carefree spirit of the tropics. Perfect for a beach retreat or to add some color to your room.

Each lamp is handmade by artisans in Haiti and made of papier mache from recycled materials. You can leave the base white or go for a pop of color with your choice of 15 different paint colors, all low-VOC, ranging from the bright Bahaman Sea Blue pictured to a cool African Violet to the sharp contrast of a basic black. All bases are paired with a white paper shade. Other items in their collection are crafted from repurposed tin, glass and even cement bags.

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Who: Merida Home; Boston, MA

What: Rhythm Wool & Paper Rug

Where: Merida Home – $500 – $2800 (depending on size & border selection)

Why We Love ‘Em: Very exciting news – Merida is now selling a selection of their sustainable rugs online, direct to the public making it that much easier to get your hands, or feet rather, on their amazing collection of sustainable floor coverings! And when it comes to the art of rugmaking, the design team at Merida are true pioneers.

They are fearless about exploring innovative materials and techniques to push the envelope in textile design. In this case, they paired richly dyed wool with naturally colored paper fibers to complement the chevron pattern by playing up the contrasts in color, visual depth and texture for a final product that is completely unique.

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Who: Alkemie; Los Angeles, CA

What: Starfish Cuff

Where: eConscious Market – $190

Why We Love It: The detail and texture of this one-of-a-kind cuff is so lifelike that you can almost feel the delicate arms of starfish tentatively encircling your wrist. Reminds of us days at the beach and the magic of discovering an elusive starfish.  Love the way this oversized cuff manages to exude an organic, ethereal, art nouveau and rocker vibe all at once. Click to continue »

Who: Giovanni Pagnotta; Brooklyn, NY

What: Mi Chair

Where: hive Modern – $680 w/free shipping in the US

Why We Love It: Such a cool organic and fluid feel to this futuristic chair by Giovanni Pagnotta – almost appears more like a liquid than a solid with those graceful curves.  Made of a 100% recycled thermoplastic (derived as a byproduct of natural gas processing),  this innovative design is as much a piece of art as it is a functional design. Available in ultra white, orange glo, dark graphite, and hyper green,we can imagine grown-ups and kids alike clamoring to claim this seat as their own.

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Who: Kor; Fountain Valley, CA

What: “Thirst for Giving” Special Edition Vessels

Where: Kor – $35 (See also the KOR ONE BPA Free Hydration Vessel for $25.99)

Why We Love It: We first spotted the Kors Hydration Vessel at the Green Pavilion of the Architectural Digest Home show last year. Huge fans of the bright colors, the slick cylindrical shape and the innovative flip-top cap hinged to stay in place – no more running around the house in search of our missing screw top caps. The wide-mouthed top also fits ice cubes quite nicely so you can enjoy cool beverages. Another nice feature, for klutzs like ourselves, is the grippy bottom to help avoid inadvertent spills. This is a good sized water bottle, much taller than standard models on the market, but the cylindrical shape fits nicely in the plam of your hand (even our small hands!) Click to continue »

Who: Eco-Me; Pasadena, CA

What: Eco-Me Natural Home Cleaning Kit

Where: Natural Luxe – on sale for $23.40 & get an additional 15% off with coupon code Sherp15 through December 31st.

Why We Love It: Our New Year’s resolution this year? To give up all of the toxic cleaners lingering under our sink. Cleaners that are considered hazardous waste when we throw them away, but that we previously used to wipe down our countertops and clean our sinks…. Thankfully Eco-Me has come to the rescue to help us rid our homes of these toxins with their easy to use starter kit and makes the task much less daunting.

The Eco-Me Natural Home Cleaning Kit comes complete with all the tools you need to make your own chemical free All-Purpose Spray Cleaner (for bath & kitchen), Wood Polish Spray (for wood furniture, cabinets & floors) and Scrub Cleanser (for bathtubs, tiles, sinks & toilets). Click to continue »

Who: Children Inspire Design; Phoenix, AZ

What: Multi Language Number Wall Cards

Where: Children Inspire Design – $19 for a 5×7 set  or $32 for an 8×10 set

Why We Love It: print*pattern*paper has a new name (Children Inspire Design), a new website, and a new collection of prints. The new prints have the same playful, colorful collages we have come to expect from artist Rebecca Peragine, but the new Number Wall Cards let you share the gift of language with your child.  The cards are available in Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish or Swedish, so you can choose a language they know or introduce them to a new one. Click to continue »

Who: Teich; Brooklyn, NY

What: Reusable Shopping Bag

Where: Teich Design on Etsy – $22

Bonus! Subscribers to The Find get 10% off all full priced Teich bags!

Why We Love It: Go green and shop in style with these reusable shoppers from Teich. Made with organic cotton twill, they are available in a deep red, an apple green and a bold blue lined with a great combination of contrasting colors on the inside. Handy for unexpected trips to the grocery store or any last minute shopping trips….

And if you feel like treating yourself this holiday season, check out the Teich collection of  sleek clutch and rockstar worthy handbags. Love the lines, the slouchy silhouettes and the play of color and texture to create for bags that are completely unique.  Click to continue »