{Go Green} ~ Eco-Friendly Glassware

Photography by Angela Moore and Artecnica 

Today, it's all about green. One of my favourite colours. These eco-friendly designs made from recycled wine and bear bottles caught my attention due to their unique shapes, amazing colours and fascinating transparency. Designed by TranSglass by Emma Woffenden and Tord Boontje from Artecnica, this collection of glassware allows you to reduce, reuse and recycle without compromising on quality and style. And what's great about these items is that they don't discriminate in the home; you can put them in any room and they'd look gorgeous. I'd love to see these beauties on a windowsill with the sunlight reflecting through them. What do you think of this glassware? Do you have any other eco-friendly products that you love? 

Colour + Object: Power Doors

Make a strong curbside statement with any of these colour + object pairings for the perfect door:

1. A classic look can be easily achieved with Gidden's Rich Navy (GLB25) paired with Restoration Hardware's Large Plate Door Knocker ($35-$50).

2. Pairing Valspar's Bright Parrot (6011-7) with Michael Healy's Pinecoon Door Knocker in Oiled Bronze ($120) makes for charming and eye-catching door with a little nature flare. 

3. For a door that screams look-at-me, Pratt & Lambert Paints' Patent Yellow (12-10) would look funky paired with Heath Ceramics' Eames House Numbers ($38 each).

Other Inspirational Doors:

(Below) This purple door makes a pop against the rather mellow (but beautiful) brickwork. The purple colour is a nice choice because it contrasts the door's rather antique style details and windowpanes. 

(Below) This pink door is fresh, fun and flirty. I chose this particular image because I liked the yellow pop from the windowpane directly above the door. The yellow and pink tones blend harmoniously together, almost as if the door is giving you a cheerful smile.

(Below) Wow! This door isn't just colourful -- it's a work of art! Plus the door looks as beautiful on the inside as it does on the outside. Check out the cubes of colour cascading down the entryway.

 (Above & Below). These doors painted two different hues of aqua really bring personality to an otherwise bland exterior. The blue is warm and inviting without distracting too much from the other elements around it. (Below) Check out that two-toned door. It's magnificent! I love how the colours blend together in a work of art (the aqua looking like the side and the green looking like fields and grass).

(Above) There's something about this blue weathered door that looks effortlessly chic. Even though the paint seems to be chipping away, it give it that extra j-ne-sais-quoi to the space.

Magnificent Malachite: March Colour of the Month

I adore malachite. Honestly, I can't stop raving about it. It's one of my favourite colours of crystals and gemstones. In February, amethyst was the colour of the month, bringing a romantic and passionate quality to the month of lovers. Now we've entered March and it's all about malachite. Of course, who can resist that rich and opulent green colour during March? I know there's a bit of a stereotypical element to March being associated with green (Hello! St. Patty's day!) that even I can't seen to get over. Malachite is always green, usually in banded tones varying from very dark green to a mellow green. Most malachite comes from Zaire, Chile and Australia. It's known to be a stone of balance in relationships, the protection of children, and protects against accidents. Malachite inspiration comes in all forms of home decor -- from chairs, lamps, tables to pillows, wallpaper, curtains and artwork. I'm in love with the malachite coloured lacquer coffee table, the malachite wallpaper and those matching malachite-stemmed lamps. As you can see, it's all about malachite! What's your favourite malachite piece? How would you incorporate this majestic and magnificent coloured gemstone into your space?

Colour Inspiration: A Breath of Fresh Mint

 

Happy Leap Day, everyone! Today was a really interesting day. Where I live, I kept imagining February trying to "come out like a lion" since it's been pretty lamb-like this winter. It was snowing and blowing, raining and drizzling. I was laughing (to myself) all day because I pictured February giving out a big growl as if to say, "I'm still here!" although the lack of snow on the ground would suggest otherwise. This reminds me that we're almost into March which means we are that much closer to Spring. Don't you think these mint inspired colour combinations are the perfect hue for the transition from winter to spring? Mint goes perfect with both seasons. In fact, it shows off the best qualities of each: light, airy, cool, serene and playful. There's something about mint that makes you feel calm and content. It's youthful and daring, feminine and masculine. Plus it's versatile enough to be used as an entire wall, accent, feature, or in solids, stripes or patterns. And I noticed that there's "mint-speration" all around us, from walls to ceilings, buildings to ceramics -- even hair, weather, and nature give off that minty glow. What's your favourite thing about the colour mint and where do you like to use it?