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Jun 30
2009

Eco-friendly aluminum tile

Posted by: Flavia A. Giraldo

Flavia A. Giraldo

 

 

 

Jun 29
2009

Feast your eyes on the stripes of this mirror!

Posted by: Susanna Mendiola

Tagged in: mirror

Susanna Mendiola

"The solid Zebrawood Mirror makes a stunning statement and adds depth and dimension to conventional space.  Oversized and intended to rest against a wall.  Built to last using exceptionally strong mortise and tenon joinery.  Handcrafted in the U.S. with FSC certified sustainable wood.  Designer Laurel Hoover works soley with non-toxic, water based finishes in her sustainable furniture line.  Dimensions: 48" Wide x 84" High"

Found at Vivavi here.

Jun 26
2009

TINI (This is not Ikea)....

Posted by: Meghan Field Lopez

Tagged in: Untagged 

Meghan Field Lopez

In the spirit of craigslist fridays... I must add on to an incredible resource for amazing vintage furniture... TINI (This is Not Ikea) is one of the most fabulous sites for amazing vintage furniture and it is also affordable.

Reclaimed pieces have great history and also allow you to use your creative freedom to jazz them up.. Take a look at the chairs below.. Add some hot pink  (low voc) paint to the metal and watch them transform to retro chic. 

Jun 26
2009

Friday Finds {oak coffee table}

Posted by: Susanna Mendiola

Tagged in: reuse , Craigslist

Susanna Mendiola

While at Furnicology we love sustainable furniture, we also think reusing existing furniture stock is a great idea!  A lot of what is out there is so well made and many pieces have been well cared for, why not incorporate them into your home?  Of course take Craigslist with a grain of salt and don't expect to get much out of already worn out IKEA furniture.  We are going to try out a thing called Friday Finds where we showcase an interesting find from salvage, ebay, Craigslist, etc.. 

Today I'm showing you an oak coffee table from the Bay Area that is in "excellent condition."  Measurements are:  37x26x16 and for $65, you can't beat it!  You can find the link here.

Jun 25
2009

Eco- friendly ways to keep your carpet clean

Posted by: Flavia A. Giraldo

Tagged in: Carpet cleaning

Flavia A. Giraldo

      I always have a hard time keeping the carpet at my house clean, but I know the importance of it in order to help maintain a good indoor air quality.  Dust and toxins settle in you carpet affecting the quality of the carpet and the indoor air. The secret is to keep the carpet clean and dry as well as  vacuuming thoroughly at least once a week with a HEPA- filtered model. Avoid stain treatments that probably will out gas harmful contaminants. Since I am always trying to maintain my carpet clean, I decided to research Eco- friendly ways to keep it clean. Here are my findings:

  1. Try to use club soda or a tiny amount of soap mixed with water to remove stains. Sponge up and then rinse with water.
  2. For big spills, you can use cornstarch. You can place it on the stain and wait for 5 to 10 minutes and then vacuum afterwards.
  3. You can also try a homemade mix of water and vinegar. The mix can be sprayed in combination with a warm soapy water.
  4. Big and hard stains might need a overnight treatment with a homemade mix of salt, borax and vinegar, which can be vacuumed next day.
  5. You can also use baking soda or cornstarch for odor removal. Sprinkle it on your carpet and then vacuum after a few minutes.
     These are great ways to help you keep your house clean not affecting the indoor air quality of your place!!!
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