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Eco-lights.com Sale With Coupon Code

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:32:33 -0800

You may be right, Billy, we may be crazy. Receive total of 60% off w/code “lighting10” for http://bit.ly/6AASBZ and all eco-lights.com buys!

Product Feature: Rothmore Bedroom Collection

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:59:00 -0800

The Rothmore is an elegantly modern ebony bedroom set with a deep, rich black finish that reveals refined terra cotta undertones and highlights cottage-inspired lines. As stylish-looking as it is comfortable, the Rothmore exudes luxurious antiquity for the modern home. The set’s casegoods include nightstand, armoire, mirror, and drawer chest.

As with many of the furniture supplied by Eco-Furniture, the Rothmore is made from sustainably harvested wood in accordance with the International Tropical Timber Organization guidelines for sustainable management of Natural Tropical Forest.

Select Right Type of Coffee Table as Living Room Centerpieces

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:22:40 -0800

All of us know that no two human beings are same or alike. All of us have our own distinct and separate individuality and character. The home that we live in should match our personality and the interior decoration and furniture should also reflect and represent our individuality. One of the most important items in living room furniture is the coffee table. In most houses, coffee tables are considered as the centerpieces of the living rooms, highlighting the aesthetics of the entire room.

Coffee tables are manufactured in different styles, sizes, shapes, and colors. As such, the selection of the coffee tables should be decided according to the size of the room, the color of the wall painting, and the other living room furniture that are placed in the living room, along with the coffee table. The styles of coffee tables range from traditional to contemporary and even futuristic.

You have another choice between wood coffee tables and glass coffee tables. Selecting the right coffee table is not as easy as it would appear on the surface. It requires lot of thinking, searching, and planning to settle on the right type of coffee table that would be the centerpiece of your living room furniture. The coffee table should match the overall interior design theme that you wish to provide in the house. If you furnish the entire house in a Victorian style, then the coffee table design should accentuate that flavor by having darker and richer hues of traditional style. Similarly, if the accent of the interior decoration is either Italian or Asian, being the centerpiece of the living room furniture, the coffee table should match that style and décor. Hence, coffee tables that had been designed in those specific styles should be selected to create absolute harmony in the entire house.

Preparing Your Garden For Winter

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:57:26 -0800

Winter is an especially important time for any gardener to get a head-start and prepare for the months to come. The cold air and lack of sunlight can do serious damage to plants and garden life like impede growth or kill them.

So it’s a good idea to understand that what you’re up against isn’t the Big Bad Wolf, but merely a few months to plan for and work through, until spring comes around and you have your beautiful garden back.

Unless, of course, you live in Wisconsin and winter has lasted six years. In that case, might I suggest a nice, big, coat?

Here are a few things to put on your list for the upcoming season:

· Raised Garden Beds – an aesthetically pleasing way to garden, raised garden beds lift your intended gardening area off the natural ground to allow for greater moisture saturation because of reduced compaction. This reducing allows the soil to stay warmer than ground soil after wintry seasons

· Protector Tents – if you already have your garden in place covering it with a protector tent is an inexpensive to go about saving your plants. Protector tents form a complete barrier to protect against frost, harsh weather, and unwanted pests. The also help to effectively warm soil to promote early seed germination and faster plant growth.

· Garden Cloche – if your gardening experiences is a little more subtle, and enjoy just a few well placed items here and there, a garden cloche is more what you’re looking for. These globed structures provide a secure perimeter to shelter seedlings from frost and harsh winds.

Buy a Coffee Table If You’re Messy

Wed, 20 May 2009 17:25:00 -0700

Are you looking out for a simple way to give your living room a different look? Are you searching for that one piece of living room furniture that can suffice the entire look and feel of the house? Do you want to modernize your living room in the shortest period of time? Then the quickest, easiest and the most effective way of doing so is by buying that perfect piece of coffee table is can transform your dull living room to a modern, lively one. Incorporating the right piece of coffee table can accentuate the entire room and give it a personality of its own.

There are several designs of coffee tables that can give your living room a touch of newness and modernity. Modern look needed necessarily eliminate traditional furniture. Having the right mix of furniture and a great design can give your living room the look that you desire and deserve. Some would say that the coffee table should be simple and sleek. Keeping the living room organized and teaming it up with a modern lift top coffee table or coffee table with a neat metallic finish can set your living room apart from the rest of the house. There are many different styles of coffee tables of eye-catching designs available in the market. If you are looking for a contemporary piece, a coffee table with a sleek finish will work wonders. If one is not into contemporary designs, a coffee table with a traditionalistic inclination and an ornate look will do the magic for your living room. When it comes to coffee tables, the choice does not stop at deciding whether the table should be a traditional one or contemporary one.

There is wide array of stunning choice that one can make when it comes to coffee tables. For example, if you are on a look out for a coffee table for practical purposes, a lift top coffee table with storage capacity and one that can serve multiple purposes such as eating table, study and laptop table would be great. If you want to go with a modern table, then one can go with a table made of a combination of metal and glass with smooth finish. Those who are into traditional designs, modern carvings and scrollwork will give your living room the look that can kill. Check our website to find the coffee table for your space that can modernize your house with minimum effort.

Table Lamps

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:05:03 -0700

Table Lamps

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"Coffee Table Accessory Number 6 – A Vintage Cigar Box Make sure you get a wooden box with Spanish..."

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:53:53 -0700

“Coffee Table Accessory Number 6 – A Vintage Cigar Box Make sure you get a wooden box with Spanish writing engraved on the side. It’s guaranteed to look super swanky on your coffee table. Also, you can hide things in it.”

- Contemporary Coffee Table Accessories

"It was believed that one of the very first things that appeared when the universe was born was..."

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:51:40 -0700

“It was believed that one of the very first things that appeared when the universe was born was light. And since then, all forms of life needed to exist with the help of light, may it be microorganisms, plants, animals, and humans. In terms of human civilization, light became a vital aspect to its development. Take a short trip down history and find out how the beginnings and the evolution of an essential light source: the lamp.”

- From Cavemen to Modern Man: The Evolution of the Lamp

http://www.eco-lights.com/other-novelty-lighting/emperor-accent-l...

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:48:08 -0700

http://www.eco-lights.com/other-novelty-lighting/emperor-accent-lamp_5320_32.php

Earth-Friendly Raised Garden Beds | Composting Blog

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:56:55 -0800

Earth-Friendly Raised Garden Beds | Composting Blog

The Sleek Platform Bed

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:20:26 -0800

The Sleek Platform Bed

Traditional and Contemporary Platform Beds

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:11:24 -0800

Traditional and Contemporary Platform Beds:

Eco-Furniture.com features a variety of modern and traditional style platform beds made from sustainably harvested wood. Platform beds are convenient since they are low profile and do not require a cumbersome box string.

"DWIGHT SAYS: “My grandfather left me a 60-acre working beet farm. I run it with my cousin Mose. We..."

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:55:23 -0800

“DWIGHT SAYS: “My grandfather left me a 60-acre working beet farm. I run it with my cousin Mose. We sell beets to the local stores and restaurants. It’s a nice little farm … sometimes teenagers use it for sex.” DWIGHT MEANS: Buy local. Not only does it support neighborhood farmers (who need security to keep randy kids away), but food that’s shipped from nearby tastes better, is better for you, and is easier on the environment. See here for more.”

- Cheap Healthy Good: 11 Things Dwight K. Schrute Has Taught Me About Food and Frugality

Compost bins and compost tumblers!

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:40:42 -0800

Compost bins and compost tumblers!

A few of my favorites...

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:58:28 -0800

compost:

Wrap your water heater in an insulated blanket.

Reverse your indoor ceiling fans for summer and winter operations as recommended. (Didn’t know this one)

Use compact fluorescent light bulbs to save money and energy.

Learn about alternatives to household cleaning items that do not use hazardous chemicals.

Plant trees to shade your home.

Put leaves in a compost bin instead of burning them or throwing them away. Yard debris too large for your compost bin should be taken to a yard-debris recycler.

Use an electric lawn- mower instead of a gas-powered one.

Use e-mail instead of paper correspondence.

Paint with brushes or rollers instead of using spray paints to minimize harmful emissions.

Wash and dry only full loads of laundry and dishes.

Revegetate or mulch disturbed soil as soon as possible.

Buy products that you can reuse.

Shop with a canvas bag instead of using paper and plastic bags.

Compost your vegetable scraps.

100 Ways to Save the Environment

When is your rainy season?

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:38:00 -0800

Here in the typically sunny California, our rainy season generally runs from November to March, with the heaviest being early in the year. This tends to send those with already questionable driving skills into a panic and it shows on our freeways. Those of us not smart enough to wear galoshes, have a hard time getting used to the squish squish our shoes make from walking through puddles left by our ill prepared drainage systems.

It happens every year, but there IS a way to take advantage of this change in weather, or non-change in weather, depending on where you reside. You see, as much as the rain frizzes our hair and destroys our shoes, it can be very useful to those with a green thumb or really anyone who wants to do their part in preserving this planet of ours.

This would be catching the rain draaaaainage.

Now, reusing rain water may not be as profitable as say, Texas tea… it still can put an impressive dent in your water bill, because you can use it to water your plants, lawn, whatever.

When searching for rain barrels, you have a few to choose from. There is the kind you hook up directly to your gutters. The GWS Diverter kit can get you started on that, as well as the Wood Grain Rain Barrel. There are stand alone kits for those who may not want it connected to the roof gutter or perhaps you want BOTH, there is the Rain Catcher that comes with a screen to keep the undesirables out, a hose for easy watering and a spigot. A slightly more fashionable, yet functional, option would be the Gardenware Oasis Rain Barrel, which comes in two colors to better match your decor, has a lovely form that brings to mind ancient garden design, as well as the necessary screen and spigot. It can also take the rain from your gutter or straight from the air as it falls.

Don’t forget, with standing water, comes mosquitos, so throw in a Mosquito Donut (believe me, NOT as tasty as it sounds) to keep the mosquitos to a minimum.

A step-by-step video demonstration on how to assemble a Garden...

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:47:00 -0800

A step-by-step video demonstration on how to assemble a Garden Gourmet compost bin.

And is this your lovely lamp?

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:28:51 -0800

The lamp is the single most versatile and decorative way to light your room. If you’re considering some new light fixtures, think about investing in some portable, practical, and decorative lamps.

In terms of light fixtures, lamps have proven the test of time. A classically ornate piece, what makes the lamp so appealing is its mobility. Unlike light fixtures such as sconces, chandeliers, or ceiling mounts, lamps can be handily moved from space to space as decorative and lighting needs change.

The two most prevalent lamp models are the table lamp and the floor lamp. Almost all lamps can be categorized as one or the other. Both models have the distinction of long decorative bases topped with bulb and shade. Many modern lamps have dimmers, and some even have touch switch features. Most are designed to accent your home decor; many feature finials, decorative spires that top the lamp.

Lamp shades are also meant to inspire a look. Neutral transparent cloth shades are popular, yet there are some highly decorative alternative to this, such as the tiffany lamp. The distinguishing feature is, of course, the tiffany lamp’s beautiful stained glass shade. While such lamps are not meant to provide the sole source of lighting in a room, they add a stylish element to any space.

When it comes to lamps, as is the case with almost any type of home decorating, one should consider both functionality and practicality. Consider first what tasks take place in the room you need to light. If, for example, you are looking for primary lighting, you might consider a floor lamp with higher wattage. If you are simply looking to add some light for reading, you might consider a table lamp for that end table.

Whatever your lighting needs, you will find lamps that will add both illumination and aesthetic appeal to your home. Spend some time thinking about what you need, and you will undoubtedly find what you want as well. Be sure to visit Eco-Lights.com, home to one of the largest selections of light fixtures on the web.

GREENCulture is officially on Tumblr.

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:19:52 -0800

Because simply having a Twitter was apparently just not fun enough, we decided to try out Tumblr and, so far, we like what we see. The layout design is simple and user-friendly. Hassle-free is always the biggest plus. Tumblr’s got that concept nailed, thus our stay here should be quite pleasant. Much like our Twitter, we will try to be unique in the things we post, as well as keep our followers updated on featured products and seasonal sales.