Finding a Diamond in the Rough – Upcycling for New Treasure
Posted by goodlinesdecor in 2012, Articles, New Developments on November 7th, 2012
Many retailers beyond traditional thrift and vintage stores now offer upcycled products. These products are often labeled pre-loved or second hand.
Some people have a strong reaction to buying what they consider “used” items and worry that they are not as good of quality as new. When considering an item, get a sense of how it was produced. For example, all fabric used in goodlines décor is thoroughly laundered and, when dyed, is cooked in hot water for several hours.
Natural Dyeing for Natural Beauty
Posted by goodlinesdecor in 2012, Articles, New Developments on November 5th, 2012
I became interested in natural dying as a student. I was using black walnut hulls to dye paper and to create writing ink. Using natural dyes appeals to the hidden chemistry buff in me. Some natural dyes that are used for goodlines items include logwood, indigo, brazil wood, cochineal, madder, cutch, turmeric, black walnut hulls and tea.
Upcycling for a cleaner more beautiful world
Posted by goodlinesdecor in 2012, Articles on October 29th, 2012
The foundational element for goodlines products is upcycled fabric. With the easy access to fabric and resources you may be wondering why it is important to re-use fabric. Although I’m a supporter of natural and organic textiles such as cotton and wool, there are many reasons why reducing consumption by re-using fabric is a great [...]
Mothering
Posted by goodlinesdecor in 2012, Articles on May 9th, 2012
What makes a mother? You are a mother when you give birth. It’s pretty simple. ‘Mother’ is a noun. It’s a pretty big deal. To give another person life. That’s why we set aside one day each year to honour mothers. There is a big sense that this day of celebration is not only about [...]
Greening a Favourite Old Chair – Part 2: Putting a Wrap on It
Posted by goodlinesdecor in 2012, Articles, Interior Decorating on February 28th, 2012
A look at fabric choices for people with a green inclination This week I will not talk what makes an eco-fabric because I found an excellent article by Lindsey Gerrish, who blogs on Recreated. She is a hobby upholsterer and lover of all things related to furniture and furnishings located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Importantly [...]
Greening a Favourite Old Chair
Posted by goodlinesdecor in 2012, Articles, Interior Decorating on February 24th, 2012
The fabric is faded, the padding is popped where the cat shredded the fabric and there’s a stain on the seat and, no matter how many remedies you try, it keeps coming back. But you love this chair. You really love it. You remember playing on it at your grandmother’s house, you inherited it when [...]
And now for something completely different…
Posted by goodlinesdecor in 2012, Articles on February 14th, 2012
I discovered that I’m a decompinaut. I’ve been searching for a way to make use of discarded textile waste in a way that does not release toxins (from dyes, flame retardants, residual pesticides and so forth) back into our food chain. Why do I care? Because even while my business re-uses cotton by turning it [...]
Celebration, Inspiration, Creation
Posted by goodlinesdecor in 2011, Articles on December 22nd, 2011
I seem to be sleeping soundly lately, and that is bringing on some pretty powerful dreams. More about that later. These satisfying slumbers I attribute to the nights getting longer and longer. Tonight we’ll be in darkness almost 16 and a half hours! But that is the end of that trend until next December. I [...]
Resolution # 45: Buy a smaller house!
Posted by goodlinesdecor in Articles on January 13th, 2011
17 days into January and New Years resolutions are fading, co-opted by the kids’ after school art programs, a big project at work, or a loved one’s urgent health care issue. At the stroke of mid-night – 12am, January 1st, 2011, I’m sure some of you turned to a friend and said “I’m going to… [...]
What is a Green Designer?
Posted by goodlinesdecor in Articles on October 19th, 2010
Please Note: The following is not to be considered an exhaustive examination of green design. I have included a few useful links at the end. A designer makes things for people to use. A green designer makes things for people to use that will have a positive impact on the people who use them AND [...]
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