FRUITFUL

Through Design for Democracy 08 I came across designer Adam Moody who has come up trumps with his Objectify fruit bowl. I adore the shape, laser cut pattern and the fact that it is made from sustainably managed hoop pine. At first glance I actually thought it was a magazine rack so it could be multi purpose (another big plus). It comes in four easy to assemble pieces and can hold up to six pieces of fruit. You can buy it here from Vanilla Design Store. No room for mouldy looking fruit in this beautiful bowl though.

PIECES OF YOU

The excellent Inhabitat has once more brought some great eco housewares to our attention. Bridget West from Pieces Of You creates furniture, cushions, artwork and bags from recycled and ethically sourced textiles. My love of many things graphic means that Bridget's clever and eco friendly accessories have won a place in my heart. I'm such a sucker for type and textiles.

I AM NOT A PAPER CUP

So long disposable cups, I love this I am not a paper cup from DCI. Its a double walled porcelain cup with a silicone lid and can be washed safely in the dishwasher. They will be released in April at the bargain price of $20. Perfect for caffeine lovers everywhere.

SEO GOOD

Danny Seo is one of the leaders of the field when it comes to environmentally friendly homes. I bought his book Conscious Style Home a couple of years ago and I would recommend it to anyone interested in sustainable design. You can read his daily blog here. He has currently worked on a range of eco friendly products with the US retailing giants JC Penny in their effort to Go Green. Here are a few of the items that will be available in the stores.