The homes of Amish people are truly an inspiration. Despite the world being bombarded today by trends in home fashion, state-of-the-art technologies, and a wide range of consumer products, the Amish can keep things real by simplifying. This makes the Amish an ideal model for those seeking to cultivate a greener and more eco-friendly home…. Read More
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Our Nontoxic Chalk Mineral Paint Projects: Before & After
If you entered our Color Your World Healthy Sweepstakes, then you already know about the amazing, zero-VOC and nontoxic chalk mineral paints from the Dixie Belle Paint Company. With forty two gorgeous colors to paint over just about anything your heart desires (with no sanding or priming required), I had to try them for myself…. Read More
Design Without Detriment: A Get-Started Guide to Green Home Decorating
“What’s the use of a house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?” Henry David Thoreau posed this question more than 150 years ago, and it becomes increasingly relevant with each decade. Today, something as simple as decorating your house can have a positive effect and make our planet more “tolerable.”… Read More