droolicious : 7 days of eco-friendly decor

7 Days of Eco-Friendly Décor: Mod Mom Toy Boxes

Chris Ford — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:08:00 GMT

I've extolled the craftsmanship and design of the toy boxes from Mod Mom Furniture before, but now my favorite furniture garagiste has an eco-friendly twist to her products - formaldehyde-free plywood.

The new plywood is from a product line called "Columbia Forest Products' Purebond plywood" and it's made from a new soy-based adhesive. Actually, according to her blog post she's only recently been experimenting with the new plywood, but there will be some new eco-friendly product announcements soon.

In the meantime, check out her products at Modmomfurniture.com, and buy her newest toybox "Bertie" (pictured) for $475 from Design Public.

7 Days of Eco-Friendly Décor: Offi Rock-It Chair

Heather Kuldell — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:26:00 GMT

Rocking chairs are the perfect middle ground for parents who want their kids to sit still when the kids who just can’t. Think of it as controlled, contained wiggling. But before your kids can get to rocking in the Offi Rock-it Chair, they have to put it together.

Part of the “Built By Me” collection, Offi’s chair is made of birch wood and non-toxic paint. But don’t let the assembly intimidate you; there’s only four or so pieces. This price, however, is a little steep for something DIY: $190.

7 Days of Eco-Friendly Décor: Suck in Some Fresh Air

Lisa Mulcahy — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:45:00 GMT

With a new baby also comes lots of new stuff, or at least a fresh coat of paint. But unless you’re diligent about buying 100% organic/non-toxic/voc-free everything, which in theory would be great but in practice is sometimes difficult to achieve, one of the best ways to clear the air of off-gassing and other pollutants is with an air purifier. If you can’t bring yourself to buy a generic looking Ionic Breeze or some other infomercial rendition, check out this nod to the IPod that will surely blend in a bit better with your décor.

The AirPod purifier from Blueair is a compact and attractive alternative. I have to agree with Blueair, that “the sleek shape of the AirPod gives you more room to breathe and there’s no visual clutter. Just clean design.”

$99 at Amazon.

7 Days of Eco-Friendly Décor: Little YOLO’s Sprout Collection Paints

Heather Kuldell — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:02:00 GMT

Ah, paint. It’s one of the easiest ways to give a room a makeover, but not all paints are created equal. Some contribute to indoor air pollution and respiratory problems. If you’re considering a new shade, think about Little YOLO’s Sprout Collection for a gentler, low-odor paint.

The Sprout Collection colors are zero VOC paints, which means they don’t have chemicals that create greenhouse gases. YOLO Colorhouse, Little YOLO’s parent company, creates paints and primers that are earth-friendly and sustainable enough for use in LEED certified projects. But for your aesthetic pleasure, the collection features six gender-neutral colors that dry into a washable satin finish.

You can order color swatches (13 by 15 inches) for $3.99 or gallons for $37.