Design Happens

One of my top eco-friendly, online shopping destinations is The Nest Store. I browse it every few weeks to see what new home accessories and products are in stock. One perennial favorite is this cool tealight candle holder from eco-designer Robin Wilson.

Wilson reuses leftover building materials and waste products to create her unique furniture and accessories. These contemporary candle holders are made from an eco-friendly concrete that’s created with the fly ash from industrial smokestacks; leftover concrete gets redirected to local recycling centers. Thanks to the sturdy material, these candle holders would work well indoors or out (added bonus: they’re on sale now).

If you have time, browse around the site for other modern design pieces, all made from unusual or sustainable materials.