JC Swift, Your Style Cultivator

Tina Lutz & Marcia Patmos are designers whose style and ingenuity match their commitment to environmental responsibility. These artists specialize in knit fibers and work on the principles of integrity and purity with hopes of creating products that work towards a fusion of modernity and tradition.

Lutz and Patmos have recently designed a set of pillow covers for West Elm, which creates and commissions custom furnishings specifically designed for small urban spaces. and Their products are increasingly certified organic, responsibly produced, rapidly renewed and non-toxic.

The textural masterpieces created by Tina Lutz & Marcia Patmos  are bound to bring a sense of warmth and tradition to any home. Created with a soft acrylic/wool blend, the bas relief of the cover creates a wonderfully noticeable pattern while the thread still allows for comfort while sitting. Available in heather gray or ivory, these covers are currently on sale. Visit the West Elm site for a great gift or a a fine accent for your own home.

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Architectural enthusiasts have a lot to be excited about when it comes to green homes. Blue jean insulation, non-toxic paints, and rooftop gardens are a few hot items making a stir. Recently, much attention is given to the use of rain water. “Permeable pavement” utilizes bricks or stones, allowing rain water to pass though driveways thereby watering the lawn. Usually driveway runoff goes right down the drain.

We have all heard of solar panels, but many architects are utilizing the power of “passive sunlight”. Windows are strategically placed so sunlight warms the walls, releasing heat at night.

There are many different websites out there to help you find, build and renovate yourself to a greener existence. One of the most comprehensive is the Green Home Guide. If you have any questions, the site houses a forum to voice your inquiry to local experts. If you are looking for pre-greened property, go to Listed Green which has energy efficient homes for sale all over the world.

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Unconditional love and steadfast devotion deserve to be rewarded, and what better way to do that than with a wholesome, organic treat! Dog treat, that is. The organic food craze has firmly planted itself in American society, so its only natural that man’s best friend would want to get in on the craze. recipes4gourmetdogs.com offers a great list of organic dog treats, featuring a few of my furry pal’s favorites by Newman’s Own and the Dog Whisperer.

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