November 8, 2011

put a little light in your life

Filed under: blog,eco-friendly — DwellWell @ 11:24 am

With the waning light of autumn, our thoughts turn to lighting options that could ease us through the darker days of winter. Looking to nature-inspired, eco-friendly solutions, we found some beautiful ideas to transform our homes in ways that will actually benefit us year round.

Photo courtesy of greenworks.com



How can you not love the fact that Greenworks’ Babylone light fixture has a futuristic mod design that not only serves to illuminate but houses plants as well. Plants have an air purifying effect on their surroundings; by taking in oxygen and carbon dioxide they also pull in and remove toxins. Researchers also say that plants can reduce stress by providing soothing comfort to a room. And with dry heat in our winter months, plants can help add up to 5% more moisture in the air. Add up these benefits with the sleek design and low maintenance plant care and winter starts looking good!

Photo courtesy of wagle.com



Indeed, prepare to be amazed by your own patch of indoor liquid sunshine with Wagle’s Rain Large Pendant Chandelier. This breathtaking chandelier is created with an array of crystals strung on delicate filaments and hand cut for optimal clarity and sparkle. Nine embedded lights shine upon the crystals for a dazzling effect. Airy, refreshing and absolutely unique, Rain will wash away your lighting blahs. (Includes energy-efficient halogen bulbs which last longer than traditional incandescent bulbs).

Photo courtesy of bleunature.com



Bring a bit of nature into your home with this charming and sophisticated lamp from Bleu Nature. An exquisite display of driftwood is given new meaning with the chrome-plated blown glass lampshade on Bleu Nature’s Lamp Kiinau. Perfect for your living room, bedroom or office space, the lamp is compatible with low-energy bulbs. What better to evoke the feel of ocean beaches and sunshine than driftwood.

November 4, 2011

recycled wood with purpose

Filed under: art,blog,living room,recycling — DwellWell @ 5:33 pm

Photo courtesy of ecofirstart.com



We respect when a product is made from recycled materials while also being elevated to a piece of art. This Birdseye Bed is a prime example of sustainability, functionality and wholly artistic in the finished presentation. While it is available as a center post model, we appreciate the clean lines and open space afforded by the suspended version. Made from reclaimed Birdseye maple culled from the floors of Southern Mills, the designer states, “I am more concerned with using recycled materials in different arrangements than standardizing each piece. It is those variables that make the furniture interesting.” We certainly agree that they hit the nail on the head with this piece.

Photo courtesy of Plexi-Craft



Continuing on with reclaimed wood, these cabinets mix a bit of the old with the new. Sitting atop a new-made base, old cabinets are repurposed in new light. With dimensions of 42″ H x 34″ W x 20″ D, these eye-catching pieces offer a valuable storage space that tells an engaging story. Each piece is unique with its own story, color scheme and numbering.

Photo courtesy of ecofirstart.com



Handmade in rural Pennsylvania, this table is perfect as an entry table or the “landing strip” for your household to keep keys, phones and pocket collectibles organized. And we guarantee it will also be a conversation piece with its construct of barn beam tabletop and a base made with two pieces of recycled steel hoops that are hand cut and bent into shape. Sanded smooth and covered with clear coating, durability and shine are included for free. (Dimensions: 36″h x 33″w x 11.5″d)