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Home Decor – The Power of Green

March 20, 2012 By creatingyourspace Leave a Comment

Green as a color or green as an environmental movement can be a powerful addition to a space. Green color can be introduced through paint and fabrics, rugs and accessories in both color and environmental friendliness.  A simple way to be green in both senses is to have house plants in your home.

 

Not only do houseplants add a pop of green color to a room, they can also clean the air.  Great for a room like a nursery or home office where you spend a lot of time. Variations of house plants do a better job than others cleaning the air, so do your research or ask at your local garden center.

 

A hot trend in decorating right now is terrariums. If you hear the word terrarium and think of a school project, think again. Today’s terrariums are stylish and chic. What they do have in common with the old school terrariums of your childhood is that they are a great DIY project. Almost any glass vessel, from a mason jar to a fishbowl, can be turned into a terrarium. This is a great project to do with your kids.  It is a nice way to introduce them to growing plants, which could lead to an interest in a kitchen garden.

 

Terrariums are great decoration for a shelf, table or even the kitchen window sill. Check online for tips and tricks to designing and maintaining a chic and stylish terrarium. House plants and terrariums are a great way to go green in your home.

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Cuisinart GreenGourmet

July 10, 2009 By creatingyourspace 2 Comments

From the Floors Up not only wants you to be in the know about green floors, countertops and window coverings for your home; we want you to know about all of the elements you can use to make your kitchen and home greener.

Today, more and more home cooks are going green…and Cuisinart is leading the way in eco-friendly cookware with the new GreenGourmet line. The exclusive Ceramica nonstick technology is ceramic based instead of petroleum based, helping to conserve existing oil supplies. Plus, the nonstick coating is completely free of PTFE and PFOA for healthier cooking. Riveted stainless handles stay cool on the stovetop and are made from 70% recycled stainless steel.

Taking it one step further, you will love cooking at home in your green cookware so you will save gas by not going out to dinner! (Who knew all of this could come from cookware!?!)

The set includes:

  • 8-in. Open Skillet
  • 10-in. Deep Fry with Cover
  • 1.5-qt. Saucepan with Cover
  • 2.5-qt. Saucepan with Cover
  • 3-qt. Everyday Pan with Cover
  • 6-qt. Dutch Oven with Cover
  • Steamer Insert (fits 2.5-qt. Saucepan)

 

If you are interested in making your kitchen greener from the floors up, see our post on green flooring. Do you have any tips for making your kitchen greener? If so, leave us a comment!

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