Tag: sustainable

Meet the Maker Jeff Musgrave Antler Artist

Meet the Maker: Jeff Musgrave, Antler Art and Lighting

Artist Jeff Musgrave has been creating and making art and home decor from naturally-shed antlers for well over twenty years. We've never met in person, but when he reached out to me for a website project, I was truly floored by his work.  Being a beach-dweller most of my life, the antler lighting and art I've come across have been in mountain resorts, log homes, and craft projects.  And then, I saw Jeff's portfolio - whether it's a light fixture or a sculpture, each piece is made up of antlers [...]

The DesignFolly Slipcover Fabric Collection

Bright colors are the hallmark of The Designfolly Fabric Collection designed by Kerry Ann Dame. The woven patterns evoke some of the many places she's been fortunate enough to visit - France, Italy, Fiji, England, Australia, California. Perfect for any lived-in home - beach house, resort, or traditional. The line is made in North and South Carolina, and includes recycled cotton fibers.

Home Design Grows Green

THE MOVEMENT to a greener lifestyle has become a significant factor influencing the choices we are making in our lives every day. By now we've all probably bought some CFL bulbs to save electricity, taken steps to make our homes more insulated and energy efficient, and tried to cut down on our driving. These steps are a good start, but in actual fact we are on the threshhold of a true lifestyle revolution. Since most of the energy consumed in our modern lives is used to heat, cool, and illuminate [...]