Design for a Beautiful Life » sustainable http://www.designforabeautifullife.com "I am going to make everything around me beautiful. That will be my life." ~ Elsie de Wolfe Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:11:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= My blog is carbon neutral! http://www.designforabeautifullife.com/my-blog-is-carbon-neutral/ http://www.designforabeautifullife.com/my-blog-is-carbon-neutral/#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 15:00:00 +0000 Joyce http://www.designforabeautifullife.com/my-blog-is-carbon-neutral/
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    http://www.kaufda.de/umwelt/ in Germany is promoting planting a tree for each blog and domain that supports their mission. “My blog is carbon neutral” is an initiative, originally started in Germany by the “Make it green” programs, that has the goal to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Their goal is to save one million trees. They will  plant a tree for you, neutralizing the carbon dioxide emissions of your blog for the next 50 years! The trees will be planted in the spring of 2010 by the Arbor Day Foundation. For more information about how and where the trees are planted, see the NEWS section.

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    So far they’ve saved 40,838 trees.

    If you  have a blog, join me in promoting this great cause! Everyone can make a small contribution to the environment. Every tree counts!

     

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    In our last post we featured Eldorado Stone for your interior and exterior spaces. In this post, we feature new surface materials that are wonderful in the bath and kitchen.

     

    Bathroom Products – Surfaces

     

    Hakatai

     

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    “Hakatai’s Bohemia series of glass mosaic tile offers an array of blended colors. Adding visual interest to any kitchen or bath, the 1 3/16-in. x 9/16-in. mini-brick style, semi-transparent tiles are arranged in a traditional offset pattern. Focused on neutral hues, warm golden browns and cool blues, the collections’ color palette includes mirage, mallard, chanterelle, nutmeg, loam, sargasso sea and azul. The pieces are approximately 1/4 in.-thick and are film-faced for easy installation. The tile can be used on interior walls, countertops, backsplashes and light residential floors.”

    CaesarStone

    CaesarStone has a new quartz product out called Motivo™ which I just love! It is a textured stone with a new look and feel.

    “Using a brilliant, patented new technology to apply an embossed effect to a range of our surfaces, Motivo makes a stylish statement with its pattern-designed finishes including Lace and Crocodile. Motivo opens up a world of inspiration and imagination by delivering endless creative options for stunning spaces.

    Magnificently Versatile
    As with all CaesarStone quartz surfaces, Motivo is nonporous, easy to care for and appropriate for numerous applications, including wall paneling, custom-made furniture, kitchen countertops, vanity tops and more.” Here’s some shots of how Motivo would look on your walls or countertops.

    Here is the Crocodile pattern – so sophisticated. Amazing!

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    I also love the Lace pattern – especially for feminine spaces. Beautiful!

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    So these are just two of the new surfaces that are out there that I think are the most exciting. With spring here, wouldn’t the lace pattern be especially wonderful in your new spa bathroom? Let’s make that a reality in your home! Contact us here.

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    Learn more about what we do here at Topaz Interior Design LLC. It will open up in your media player. To use the link, you must click on the “read more” below to open the actual post.

    Click here to see my video.

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