HGTV Green Home » Eco-Friendly Decor http://blog.hgtv.com/greenhome HGTV is building our third eco-friendly home — and it could be yours! Get regular updates on the home and advice about being environmentally friendly in yours. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:30:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Are You Entering Daily? http://blog.hgtv.com/greenhome/2009/05/28/are-you-entering-daily/ http://blog.hgtv.com/greenhome/2009/05/28/are-you-entering-daily/#comments Thu, 28 May 2009 19:37:05 +0000 Super Fan http://blog.hgtv.com/greenhome/?p=806 hgtv-super-fan-finalGood afternoon, bloggers!

We are getting close to the end of the Green Home Giveaway entry phase (June 5 at 5 p.m. ET to be exact). Do I have to remind you to get your entries in? I doubt it :)

In the meantime, I’ve gathered more information on your favorite Green Home accessories:

*Katydid, Ballard Designs carries the ruffled Atoll mirror in the fabulous guest bathroom.

*The striped fabric that covers the daybed in the children’s bedroom is called Kittery Point Woven Stripe Azalea fabric from Brunschwig & Fils Fabrics.

*Barbara, Mecox Gardens carries the pillows that rest atop the sherbet chaises in the lounge.

Happy shopping everyone!

Your Super Fan,
Gail

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Good morning, bloggers!

Thank you all for the well wishes on my vacation. Believe it or not, we were enjoying the beautiful Florida weather. Sadly, we weren’t in Port St. Lucie, we were in Naples (on the Gulf side) visiting Nana and Papa. We had a wonderful time. Don’t worry — I didn’t let my vacation stop me from sleuthing.

Drum roll, please …

Marie Miller, the sunburst mirror is by Bungalow 5 and the official name is “Calista.” It’s made of hand-carved oak with a rubbed white finish.

So many of you have asked “What makes the glass tiles used throughout the house green?” Here’s what the folks at Shaw have to say: “The glass tiles are made from silica sand, a natural material in abundant supply. They are a great choice in home decor with the permanent nature of installation. Should the decision arise to change decor, glass is a recyclable product. These tiles simulate the natural beauty of land and water in an eco-fabulous way.”

And that big shell above the bathtub? Linda sourced that treasure at a cool shop called Mecox Garden. She opted for a resin accessory rather than a real oyster or clam shell that would have been harvested solely for decorative purposes.

Your Super Fan,
Gail

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Hey, folks. I am holding down the eco-friendly fort for our Super Fan this week. She’s on a much-deserved vacation, but will be back in a few days to answer questions and keep the Green Home party going.

In the mean time, why not watch this interview Gail did with the HGTV Green home interior designer Linda Woodrum. She shares her inspirations for the decor and a few tips that you might want to try in your own home.

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Good morning, bloggers!

Did you enjoy the HGTV Green Home special? I know that I did. I just love to watch the rooms come together from beginning to end. We have already had some great questions generated by the special. Here is what I have found so far:

Renee, there are a few plants that pets and kids should avoid: philodendron and the ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia), and to a lesser extent, snake plant and aloe (the sap can cause stomach distress). There is no known species of orchid that is poisonous, so no fears there.

Kevin, the gorgeous kitchen backsplash tiles are provided by one of the HGTV Green Home 2009 sponsors. Visit Shawflooring.com for more details.

Deryck, thank you for the question on sustainability of the furnishings in HGTV Green Home 2009. To elaborate, sustainable means that furnishings are crafted from materials that grow back quickly (bamboo, for instance) or are crafted from recycled or reclaimed materials (old tree stumps, waste material that would otherwise be cast off, etc.).

Your Super Fan,
Gail

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First, did you watch the special last night? What did you think? I loved watching host Carter Oosterhouse and furniture maker David Brown craft that amazing dinner table. Can I have it?

Today, our Super Fan chats with Carter about the furniture in the HGTV Green Home 2009, and she also takes time to explain the home’s eco-friendly wall system. Check it out!

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Also, I want to let you know that something big is coming on Monday. We have a special guest – that’s all I am going to say for now. Things should get pretty exciting around here in the next few weeks …

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Clockwise from top left: Carved Wood Serving Bowl, Target.com, crafted from stumpage left behind by logging operations in the mountains of Central China; Teakwood Root Stool, UrbanOutfitters.com, handcrafted from salvaged teak tree roots by skilled villagers in Java; Natural Edge Bench, WildflowerOrganics.com; handcrafted from kiln-dried, sustainable monkey pod wood.

How about you? If you were tasked with decorating the HGTV Green Home 2009, what eco essentials would find their way into your design scheme – recycled glassware, organic fabrics, furniture fashioned from old barn wood or water hyacinths? Tell me about your latest green decor obsessions.

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