![The Toronto Sun :: Oct. 2009.
No Compromise: Eco-friendly furnishings that are healthy and luxurious.
Story by Connie Adair, featuring Green Design Expert Mariela Campo.
I’ve been sorting through several months’ worth of notes, e.mails and press releases that are in dire need of my attention, and realized that I hadn’t posted the second of two articles for The Toronto Sun, for which I contributed as the green design expert.
The first article was all about Fall Colours + Biodegradable Cottage Décor. This time, I was kindly asked for advice on how to decorate your home in a manner that’s both green and sophisticated; healthy and luxurious; “HIP, not hippie”, as The Edmonton Sun cleverly re-titled it.
Of course, this is a subject that is dear to my green lovin’ heart, as it’s been my mission all along to prove that green design doesn’t have to be “granola.” Yes, green can be chic + sleek — if you want it to be. Based on client feedback and the many messages that I receive on the subject, many of you do.
Since the Sun Media newspaper sites haven’t added graphics to the articles [only the print versions seem to], I’ve scanned the 2 page colour spread and have uploaded it on-line. You can read and zoom in on the article on pages 1 + 2. If you’re a registered Scribd user, you can also feel free to download the document.
I have written about most of the products that I recommended in this article before, including the stunning cork-made Cortiça Chaise Longue by Brooklyn artist Daniel Michalik, which graces the article’s cover.
You’ll notice that there is a column in the right hand margin of page 2, where I was asked about the best way to get a basic start on greening your home. I plan to re-post that in the near future, along with additional details on how to go about creating what I like to call a “clean green canvas.”](http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l1eqj4vuwa1qz81plo1_500.jpg)
The Toronto Sun :: Oct. 2009.
No Compromise: Eco-friendly furnishings that are healthy and luxurious.
Story by Connie Adair, featuring Green Design Expert Mariela Campo.
I’ve been sorting through several months’ worth of notes, e.mails and press releases that are in dire need of my attention, and realized that I hadn’t posted the second of two articles for The Toronto Sun, for which I contributed as the green design expert.
The first article was all about Fall Colours + Biodegradable Cottage Décor. This time, I was kindly asked for advice on how to decorate your home in a manner that’s both green and sophisticated; healthy and luxurious; “HIP, not hippie”, as The Edmonton Sun cleverly re-titled it.
Of course, this is a subject that is dear to my green lovin’ heart, as it’s been my mission all along to prove that green design doesn’t have to be “granola.” Yes, green can be chic + sleek — if you want it to be. Based on client feedback and the many messages that I receive on the subject, many of you do.
Since the Sun Media newspaper sites haven’t added graphics to the articles [only the print versions seem to], I’ve scanned the 2 page colour spread and have uploaded it on-line. You can read and zoom in on the article on pages 1 + 2. If you’re a registered Scribd user, you can also feel free to download the document.
I have written about most of the products that I recommended in this article before, including the stunning cork-made Cortiça Chaise Longue by Brooklyn artist Daniel Michalik, which graces the article’s cover.
You’ll notice that there is a column in the right hand margin of page 2, where I was asked about the best way to get a basic start on greening your home. I plan to re-post that in the near future, along with additional details on how to go about creating what I like to call a “clean green canvas.”
![The Toronto Sun :: Oct. 2009 :: Fall Colours + Biodegradable Cottage Décor
Story by Connie Adair, featuring Green Design Expert Mariela Campo.
Back in the Fall of this year, I had the pleasure of collaborating with Special Reporter To Sun Media, Connie Adair, on a couple of articles about sustainable design. I was the featured green design expert and had a great time researching and being interviewed by Connie for these pieces, which first appeared in one of Toronto’s major newspapers, The Toronto Sun, followed by publication in The Edmonton Sun, 24 Hrs Vancouver, The Brantford Expositor and The Midland Free Press.
This first article was published during the first weekend of October. Knowing that many Torontonians take advantage of that last mild-weathered weekend to head North and close up their cottages for the Winter, the idea was to focus on decorative items that could be left behind to biodegrade naturally without polluting the environment — or better yet, left outdoors as treats for wildlife to enjoy while us humans begin our hibernation in the city. While doing so, it was key to incorporate as many of nature’s beautiful Fall colours into the palette.
For a full colour spread of the above article [including photos of some of the products I recommended], you can read and zoom in on the text here. For a better view of the above photo [which features a biodegradable party kit; please read the article for details], click here.
I’ll be posting the second article soon, which has a focus on how to green your new city home in the most modern of ways, which of course, was a super fun and appropriate piece for Green Design Girl to work on.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kub7riVh851qz81plo1_500.jpg)
The Toronto Sun :: Oct. 2009 :: Fall Colours + Biodegradable Cottage Décor
Story by Connie Adair, featuring Green Design Expert Mariela Campo.
Back in the Fall of this year, I had the pleasure of collaborating with Special Reporter To Sun Media, Connie Adair, on a couple of articles about sustainable design. I was the featured green design expert and had a great time researching and being interviewed by Connie for these pieces, which first appeared in one of Toronto’s major newspapers, The Toronto Sun, followed by publication in The Edmonton Sun, 24 Hrs Vancouver, The Brantford Expositor and The Midland Free Press.
This first article was published during the first weekend of October. Knowing that many Torontonians take advantage of that last mild-weathered weekend to head North and close up their cottages for the Winter, the idea was to focus on decorative items that could be left behind to biodegrade naturally without polluting the environment — or better yet, left outdoors as treats for wildlife to enjoy while us humans begin our hibernation in the city. While doing so, it was key to incorporate as many of nature’s beautiful Fall colours into the palette.
For a full colour spread of the above article [including photos of some of the products I recommended], you can read and zoom in on the text here. For a better view of the above photo [which features a biodegradable party kit; please read the article for details], click here.
I’ll be posting the second article soon, which has a focus on how to green your new city home in the most modern of ways, which of course, was a super fun and appropriate piece for Green Design Girl to work on.
