Spring has sprung and we couldn’t be more excited to enjoy the highly anticipated warmer weather. With intoxicating smells, filled with robust floral notes, DayNa Decker Botanika Chandels are our go-to scents for the season. A collective favorite is Posy – it has a light scent that smells just like walking through a fresh garden. Among other unique features, the candles are made in the USA and burn using an organic EcoWood Wick that gives off a soothing, crackling sound with each use. Don’t miss the Eco-Chic Home Sale – all Botanika Chandels ship free thru April 22nd!

Earth Day might not be for another week, but we wanted to make sure that all of our friends had the chance to  go green in their homes with the help of our exclusive Eco-Room Makeover! Starting today through April 20th, one lucky Facebook fan will get the chance to win a set of 100% organic cotton Naturel towels in chocolate! If that isn’t enough, the winner will also receive a set of Bamboo bath accessories in a honey-colored natural wood tone to complete the look! So, head over to CassaDecor’s Facebook now and don’t forget to share this giveaway … (read more).

Do you remember CassaStyle’s announcement last summer about the opening of Brooklyn’s Nightwood? Not only has this environmentally aware home design company seen success since its launch, but now its eco-efforts have garnered attention from The New York Times. In their latest article titled, “What Vintage? Circa 2011,” Elaine Louie writes about Aya Yamanouchi Lloyd, who enlisted Nightwood to re-design her townhouse in Brooklyn’s Boerum Hill. The result was a vintage inspired space with unique character, and a modern rustic appeal.  Her home proves that new designs can come from old treasures, and that eco-friendly can also be beautiful. Browse … (read more).

Dutch architectural firm Haiko Cornelissen Architecten has taken green to a whole new level with their picNYC table. Designed to bring the outdoors inside, this table actually has to be taken care of like a regular lawn, making it rather high maintenance despite the fact that cleaning spills would be fairly easy. If you aren’t so keen on having an indoor picnic, this table also works as a chic indoor garden. Just place it in a well light area, start planting your favorite flowers or even vegetables, and you can have your own little green oasis, even if you live in an urban setting! So, take … (read more).

Here at Cassadecor, we are all about going green. So in 2010, when I heard about the the partnership between Thermos and one of our favorite T-shirt companies Threadless, to create a line of eco-friendly water bottles, I was excited to pick one up.  For those not familiar with this community driven site, each design is chosen from hundreds of submissions based on the votes of nearly one and a half million members and then put into production. Not only are the bottles BPA free, but they follow the hip, graphic appeal of their fun shirts.  So if you are an environmentally conscious consumer who hasn’t picked … (read more).

    If you’ve been searching for eco-friendly paint, look no further than Yolo Colorhouse. Free of harmful chemicals like carcinogens, formaldehyde, and VOCs (volatile organic compounds), their paints are good for the environment and subsequently do not leave a harsh ‘new paint smell’ in your home. Most importantly, you will not be at a loss for color. There are 3 complete collections to choose from including The Earth’s Color Collection INSIDE featuring mainly earth toned palettes, The Color of Hope for those who like their colors vibrant, and The Sprout Collection for those wanting to use pastels or decorate … (read more).

  Many washing machines currently out on the market are focused on using less water, but what if there was a machine that used practically no water or detergent at all? Now, with a device developed by Leeds-based Xeros Ltd, this method of “dry” cleaning might soon become available with a washing machine that uses 90% less water than a normal laundry cycle. All you need is a little cup of water and then tiny, 3mm-long nylon beads are used to take care of the stains. Its producers also claim it will reduce household energy bills. How does it work? The beads … (read more).

Do you have furniture in your apartment that’s just screaming for a make-over? Instead of throwing it out on the street, why not get a little creative and turn it into something unique and new? We came across a company called The Divine Chair that specializes in just that. Designer Kitty McBride makes eco-friendly look fabulous with her keen eye for style, and ability to create pieces that range from modern Parisian, to boho, to bold stripes. She doesn’t just re-upholster, she completely transforms those hard to part with, but antiquated furniture pieces into functional works of art.  Even though … (read more).

We’re always on the hunt for chic and eco-friendly home products, so we were very excited when we came across Jessica Rust Designs. She offers a variety of tableware and glassware goods on her website, many of which can be personalized with initials making for perfect wedding, anniversary, or birthday presents. The glasses shown are made from recycled wine bottles and the designs are created using an environmentally friendly sandblaster technique. (read more).

These ravishing and artistic paper tables were designed by Matt Gagnon Studio, located in California. The paper tables that mimic the look of rock formations are made from layers of recycled paper that have been laser cut and bolted together. According to the artist, these “paper tables” were inspired by the rock formations of the American southwest. The carvings and slats on the body of these recycled paper tables allow one to insert books, magazines, and other reading materials. If you are tired of large piles of books sitting around your house and want to transform your current reading into an artistic object, here you have it! These sculptural masterpieces can add a natural yet contemporary feel to your home. (read more).