Who: Peter Stathis for Pablo Inc. – San Francisco, CA

What: LINK Small Table Lamp

Where: yLighting – $525 $350 & Free Shipping; available in White, Black, Grey, Green, and Orange

Why We Love It: We keep hearing about LED lighting as being the next best thing in energy efficient lighting, but it has still yet to hit the main stream. The LINK is one of our favorite new LED lights with a masterful design, high functionality and personality. Great for the office and the home and is the perfect companion to a good book on a gray day. Click to continue »

Who: Rocky Mountain Hardware – Hailey, ID

What: Luna Knob (pictured with Metro Privacy Set)

Where: Boston Decorative Hardware – prices vary from $98 – $984 depending on style and finish.

Why We Love It: Ever since we discovered Rocky Mountain Hardware, we have been obsessed with the Luna knob. Such a simple design and about time our old doorknobs got an upgrade. Paired with the Metro Collection Privacy setting this is perfect for the modern home. They come in all sorts of styles so you can customize the knob with the hardware that fits your style. And the variety of finishes range from a dark patina to a rust orange patina. Click to continue »

Who: Mash Studios – Los Angeles, CA

What: LAX 3x Wall Mounted Shelf

Where: Exclusively Home – $690 (See also the LAX Wall Mounted Desk)

Why We Love It: This sleek design by Bernard Brucha is ideal for the apartment dweller or for someone who appreciates a neat, tidy and streamlined space. Love a piece of furniture that can be used in more ways than one.  Consider it survival of the fittest, this wall-mounted shelf adapts to your needs be it storage over your desk (particularly nice paired with the LAX Wall Mounted a bar or buffet, a media stand,  a headboard or a display case.

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Who: Timberland – Stratham, NH

What: Earthkeepers Kennebunk Thong

Where: Amazon – $67.90

Why We Love It: This laid back thong takes us back to those magical days of summer spent on the coast of Vactionland (just south of Kennebunk). The thong is east coast staple that never goes out of style – like the pair mom used to have that we coveted, constantly slipping our sandy toes into them, willing them to fit to no avail. But now this timeless summer classic fits just right and it got a whole lot greener.

As with all Timberland shoes, these sandals are built to last, but as a member of Timberland’s Earthkeepers Collection, they are built with the earth in mind. Using more eco-friendly materials like recycled tires and organic cotton and considering the entire lifecycle of a product Timberland strives to create a more earth conscious shoe.  The latest in the Earthkeepers achievements is Earthkeepers 2.0 – shoes that are designed to be taken apart when you’re done with them so their parts can be recycled to make new footwear.

The leather for the Kennebunk Thong is sourced from a Leather Working Group (LWG) Silver-rated tannery awarded for its reduced energy use, reduced waste and quality water treatment. The ring is made of organic raffia and the outsole contains 42% recycled rubber from scrap tires.

Available in Dark Brown, Black or Tan.

Who: Greenform - Santa Monica, CA

What: Twista

Where: Nova 68 – $580

Why We Love It: These modern planters are made of natural, 100% recyclable fiber cement that contains cement, powdered limestone, cellulose, synthetic fibers, water and air making them a lightweight and more eco-friendly alternative for traditional concrete planters.

They are handmade in Switzerland and each is dated, numbered and tagged with the name of the person who actually made it which is a nice touch with all the autonomous mass-production out there.

The design, by Austrian Architect Martin Mostboeck, is simple yet stunning with a slight twist that’s particularly cool when the multiple planters are placed side by side. Such a dynamic look. They’re designed for outdoor use (they can handle frost and heat) but are great for indoor use as well. Availabe in anthracite and gray.

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Who: millergoodman – Brighton, England

What: PlayShapes

Where: Land of Nod – $150

Why We Love ‘Em: This is just the wildest, most innovative toy block sets we’ve seen. It is a modular set composed of 74 different geometric shapes – certainly more shapes (Sgt. Pepper mustaches, teardrops and curly cues??) than we ever learned about in geometry class! They are the building blocks for creative mosaics and a great platform for kids and adults to stretch their imagination and exercise creativity.  Just imagine what Frank Lloyd Wright would have come up with if he had these in addition to his Froebel blocks… Click to continue »

Who: Dinah Coops; Seattle, WA

What: Tablemats & Coasters

Where: Dinah Coops -  Tablemats – $35;  Coasters – $12

Why: Looking for a fun and sustainable way to dress up your table? Try these simple, modern and colorful designs from Dinah Coops. She hand silk screens each one with her signature combination of organic images and whimsical doodles. Fun to mix and match colors and prints for an artfully inspired table setting, that would look equally at home on your walls.

And the canvas for this table art is none other than Paperstone, the same material we coveted for our kitchen countertops.

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Who: Reinhard Dienes – Germany

What: Cardboard Bookshelf Dickens

Where: fashion 4 home – $759 $419 w/free shipping

Why We Love It: Looking head on, you would never know that this sturdy, yet lightweight bookshelf is constructed from 100% recyclable cardboard. Who knew cardboard could look so good? From an angle the layers of compressed cardboard reveal a rich texture and interesting design element.

The vibrantly colored front surface is made from SGS certified color-film made of PVC and is comes in black, red, blue, brown, green, yellow and white. Looks great paired with the coordinating sideboard in a contrasting color. Click to continue »

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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