In honor of earth day today, I thought I would share some thoughts and resources on GOING GREEN......no, I'm not talking about getting queezy =)!

One of the hot topics of conversation in the design world these days is eco-friendly design.  If you turn on HGTV they are talking about it, most descorating and home magazines will feature an article on it as well.  Since I am known to occasionally flip through a few of these magazines and I catch HGTV every now and then, I have begun acquiring some interest in this topic. 

Most of us know and try to do our part by recycling, conserving energy by having energy star appliances and chaging to compact fluorescent bulbs, and maybe even useing reuseabe bags at the store.  As becoming eco-friendly grows beyond the daily recycling of your plastic, paper and aluminum, many of your clients are bound to be inquiring about eco-friendly products. 

Many people are becoming aware of ways to help take care of our beautiful earth through many avenues, including design.  Here is a compilation of some of the resources that I have discovered:

Websites

www.lowimpactliving.com

www.hgtv/changetheworld

Furniture and Accessories

www.ciscohome.net

www.leeindustries.com

www.bernhardt.com 

www.meridameridian.com

www.downbound.com

www.amenityhome.com

www.looporganic.com

www.naturalspaces.com

www.artesiacollections.com

www.organicstyle.com

www.atwestend.com

www.vivaterra.com

www.peaceindustry.com 

www.buygreen.com

Paint and Wallpaper

www.bioshieldpaint.com

www.ellenkennon.com

Many home improvement stores are now carrying

low VOC or VOC-free paints, just ask

www.peterfasano.com

www.annafrench.com 

Fabric, Hardware, Cabinetry

www.chellatextiles.com

www.spectradecor.com

www.neilkellycabinets.com

www.waterfallbath.com

www.breatheeasycabinetry.com

Tile, Flooring, Countertops

www.habitusnyc.com

www.crossvilleinc.com

www.vetrazzo.com

www.cambriausa.com

www.icestone.biz

www.richlite.com

www.stardustglasstile.com

www.teragren.com

www.plyboo.com

www.eleekinc.com

www.lgsecrets.com/eden

I know I have been amazed at the amount of resources out there to fully decorate and design yours or your clients home with.  I'm sure there are many more out there too.  If you have a favorite, please share it.  Now go register at HGTV for their Green Home Giveaway...who knows maybe you'll win?  Or maybe I will =)!!!!