Fresh Finds: Serene Spaces

Surround yourself with sustainable, soothing style.

May/June 2007
By Natural Home staff 
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Made of recycled teak planks from old buildings, VivaTerra’s decorative lotus panels are hand-carved by Thai artisans who are paid a fair living wage. The lotus motif symbolizes prosperity and fertility, and sales help fund new community buildings in the villages where they’re created. 3-by-3-foot panel with recessed hanging hardware: $425.
(800) 233-6011. www.VivaTerra.com

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Knoend’s Lite2go is an all-in-one lighting system in which the packaging itself becomes part of the shade. Each lamp includes an energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulb and electric cord; you assemble the fixture. Lite2go uses only recyclable, biodegradable components in its labeling and packaging. 10-by-10-by-11-inch pendant or table lamp: $38. (415) 252-7662. www.Knoend.com 

San Francisco designer Mette Vangso’s Sakura Organic Buckwheat Pleasure Pillow is filled with organic buckwheat and lavender. The handmade pillow can be heated to relieve aching muscles and release the calming scent of lavender. The pillow case is removable for easy laundering. 15-by-7.5-inch pillow: $42.
(888) 447-6936. www.HipAndZen.com 

Amenity’s organic willow duvet cover (in cream and sienna) is made of certified-organic 320-threadcount cotton. Each large-scale, nature-inspired design is printed with nontoxic, water-based dyes. Queen duvet cover (88 by 98 inches): $320. (213) 624-7309. www.AmenityHome.com

 

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