Top 10 Valentine’s Day gifts for men
February 10, 2010 by Jennifer Butler · Leave a Comment
Valentines Day is nearly upon us and we all know how difficult it can be to buy for men. For all those who are worried about last minute gifts, we have put together a selection of treats for your man, from bicycle chain bottle openers to solar powered portable speakers. Jenny Butler writes.
Top 5 digital gadgets and online sites
September 17, 2009 by Maria Kaski · Leave a Comment
Our digital and real lives are so interrelated that it is sometimes easy to forget the impact the hours spent in front of our laptop have on the environment. Lucie Goulet picks 5 gadgets and online sites which will save money, energy and more importantly do their bit for the planet.
Ten Table-top Talking Points
August 20, 2009 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment
Dinner party lovers, it’s time to update your cracked crockery, as we list the 10 most stylish eco table wear pieces. Greenmystyle writer, Alison Rowley, picks the top 10 table top items.
20 Beautiful Eco Objects
August 12, 2009 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment
Take a fresh look at going green on the home front. From the rescued, recycled and re-invented to the old, antique and ethically sourced, some of the UK’s brightest creative names, including Vogue editor Alex Shulman and iconic furniture designer Michael Marriot, share what beautiful eco objects grace their shopping wishlists and take pride of place in their homes. Read more
Guide to summer dining: Food for parties, BBQs and picnics
July 10, 2009 by Clare Saxon · 1 Comment
Your body is buffed and bronzed the organic way, you’ve found the perfect vintage party dress and shoes and you’ve made the guest list of all the people you love the most. Now you’ve just got to get the food. Don’t skimp on ethical food sources this Summer, and get ready for dining alfresco with a conscience. Here’s our pick of the best organic, natural and ethical party food. Read more
There’s no such colour as white: Kevin McCloud’s new paints for Fired Earth
June 18, 2009 by Clare Saxon · Leave a Comment
We take a look at the new range of Fired Earth paints designed by Kevin McCloud, and meet the man himself. Read more
Daily Style Steal – Bamboo vase from Biome Lifestyle with 50% discount
June 16, 2009 by Clare Saxon · Leave a Comment
Flowers make the home a much more beautiful place to be, and what slicker way to display them than in this curvaceous bamboo vase, which is a tidy £10 down from £20 at Biome Lifestyle.
Top 10: Kid’s home style
June 4, 2009 by Clare Saxon · Leave a Comment
Despite the rumours, it is possible to combine both children and a stylish eco home writes Victoria Harrison. Check out these top tips for home style to keep parents happy and young minds active. Encourage kids to get creative with craft kits, inspire them with cool modern design and indulge them with fairytale bedding for childhood bliss. It wasn’t like this in your day!
Green my picnic: dining alfresco style
April 24, 2009 by Clare Saxon · Leave a Comment
Grab some strawberries, fizzy wine, your iPod and some good friends and head down to your nearest park this weekend, for some alfresco dining with style. Read more
Top ten home buys for under a fiver
April 22, 2009 by Clare Saxon · Leave a Comment
However hard you try not to spend money, it’s impossible to avoid shopping for your home because it always needs updating. Thankfully there are lots of great products out there that don’t cost the earth (in more ways than one). Annie Deakin, Editor of mydeco, finds some beautiful bargain homewares that all cost under £5. Read more
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