Everyday household items are anything but humdrum when you hang them in groupings. Seriously. Pretty much any cluster of objects, from tennis rackets to rolling pins, can be turned into a killer montage. These items will add color and texture to your walls, and can add a sense of history to a space or tell a personal story. Plus, giving new life to old objects is a very earth-friendly thing to do. read more

Heirloom jewelry is eco-friendly by nature. Pieces that get passed down through generations or transitioned to new hands at antique shows or on eBay never go to waste. But what happens when an old necklace or bracelet starts to look not vintage-chic, but simply not chic at all. Do you leave it to rot in your jewelry box or take it out to the trash? Recently, a new crop of designers has been putting a new spin on old baubles by re-fashioning them into brand new pieces that follow today's trends. read more

“I want to change the green-equals-granola idea that pops into people’s heads when they hear the word eco-friendly,” says Dianne Kraus, whose specific brand of sustainable opulence is gaining ground in the Los Angeles interiors scene. read more

The founder of online eco-magazine EcoStiletto shows us how to kick off the new year with style and sustainability. read more

As a New Year's resolution, we suggest you start “greening” your parties with dessert first (the sweet stuff should always be top priority). How about pairing delicious “green” chocolate with second hand (ie. re-purposed) serving dishes at your next party? read more

Nancy Mims, Co-Founder and Creative Director of organic fabric and wallpaper company Mod Green Pod, believes that a healthy home need not be a boring one. Just one look at her funky Austin abode, which she’s dubbed the “Mod Green Pod test lab,” and you'll see what she means. We talked with her about green-meets-gorgeous design, and then went shopping for vintage furniture pieces that just need a little dose of tender loving (re)-covering. read more

Melissa Joy Manning's modern jewelry pieces are infused with natural elements—hand-hammered metal; rough-hewn or unfinished stones; and fossils, teeth and even claws. In the second in a series of two articles with fine jewelry designers, Manning went shopping with us on eBay for gems she'd incorporate into her designs. read more

With the tragic passing of British designer Alexander McQueen casting a somber mood over the first day of New York Fashion Week, it was difficult to navigate through the city without thinking about his influence. read more

We may be knee deep in winter, but for couples planning a spring wedding, the countdown has begin. With the growth in the green movement, these days, engaged couples are as likely to share a commitment to recycling, short showers and offsetting their carbon footprints that's as strong as their commitment to one another It's no surprise then, that "green" weddings are all the rage among eco-minded couples. read more

Peter Davis the Executive Chef of Henrietta’s Table, a popular restaurant in Cambridge's The Charles Hotel has long been a champion of sustainable cuisine and supporter of the regional fishing and farming communities. More impressively, he’s spending winter Saturdays teaching eager kids how to cook. read more