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 [...]
New world of rest with buckwheat pillows
Posted by goodlinesdecor in 2012, New Developments on October 12th, 2012
goodlines has new buckwheat pillows! Why buckwheat? It’s eco-friendly! Buckwheat pillows are made of buckwheat hulls – these are the cellulose fibres leftover when the wheat berries are removed for food. The hulls are washed and dried before being added to the pillow form. The buckwheat used in goodlines pillows is grown in Quebec, organically [...]
Spotlight: The Relique Studio, Cambridge
Posted by goodlinesdecor in 2012 on July 10th, 2012
Cambridge, Ontario, located at the Grand and Speed rivers, is home to the communities of Galt, Hespeler, Preston and Blair. Summer in Cambridge is filled with festivals and events including the Mill Race Festival of Traditional Folk Music celebrating its 20th anniversary this August (3rd-5th) with a host of performers, singers and dancers. Cambridge also [...]
Spotlight: AGH Design Annex
Posted by goodlinesdecor in 2012 on July 6th, 2012
Hamilton, Ontario is known for many things. Thoughts of the city may remind us of Steel Town and Hamilton’s industrial (& industrious) past. The Niagara Escarpment that divides the city into north and south also brings forth over 100 waterfalls in the city, many of which are open to the public to visit and to [...]
Spotlight: Cottage North Soapworks, Port Dover
Posted by goodlinesdecor in 2012 on June 29th, 2012
Port Dover is a small fishing community located in Norfolk County along Lake Erie. While life may have been hectic back during the war of 1812 for residents of Port Dover, things are much more calm now and the community is filled with charming shops and heritage hotels. The Port Dover Museum contains collections on [...]
Canada Day Weekend in Kingston
Posted by goodlinesdecor in 2012 on June 27th, 2012
The city of Kingston, located in eastern Ontario off the shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, is a vibrant place with a long history. Founded originally in 1673, Kingston served as the capital of Canada for a short stint in the 1840s. Nowadays, Kingston is known for its great contributions to our leisure [...]
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… [...]
Snuggling in for the Coldest Months
Posted by goodlinesdecor in New Developments on December 18th, 2010
Not receiving goodlines Newletter yet? Recieve 10% off your next order when you SUBSCRIBE NOW! Winter: A meter of fluffy, and sometimes not so fluffy, lake effect snow has fallen in two weeks, & we’ve spent hours shoveling our driveway, helping neighbours & digging stranded cars out of ice heaps left by the plows. We’ve [...]
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