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Rubie Green's Gorgeous Organic Prints and My Grandma's Chaise

I dedicated my book, The Eco Chick Guide to Life to my grandma for a reason; she taught me most of what I know about being both eco and chicky- an inveterate animal-lover, ecosystem preserver, and queen of all things green, she was also a truly independent, fabulous, and inspiring woman.

Luckily for me, I’ve inherited many of her wonderful possessions, from antique middle-eastern lamps to vintage saris, all bought on her round-the-world travels. And some of my grandma’s stuff was inherited from her mother, like the circa- 1915-1925 chaise, above, which was very well used by my gram and then by me. She used to sit in it and read, and there I’d find her when I came home from school, engrossed in a the novel-of-the-week.

So when it came time to recover the chaise I wanted to go further than reuse and do something that would look fabulous and also be really ecofriendly. I had read about Rubie Green in Domino Magazine several times, and thought her classy-cool fabrics would be the perfect pairing to my grandma’s chaise. I chose the organic cotton “Lakeview” pattern from this page.

I am so happy with how it turned out! This classic pattern compliments the lines of the chaise and it’s a nice soft but tough fabric sure to last for years. See the befores below.

My grandma’s chaise before, 1

My grandma’s chaise before, 2

decor, decorating, ecofriendly fabric, Furniture

Modern Maillots and More from Meadow

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by Starre Vartan · 12/26/07

Meadow’s designs are all about the detail, from creatively lined pockets to patterned layers, all presented in modern neutrals and natural (but not boring) tones of green, blue and lavender. The line is designed with fabrics like hemp, Tencel, and bamboo, and while some of the pieces have a vintage feel, plenty of them are body-skimming moderns. Meadow has created both a ready-to-wear line and a swimwear line that’s all about adorable patterns.

You can vote for Meadow in Daily Candy’s Sweetest Things year-end competition. She up against all non-eco designers so cast a vote for the designer who’s Green!

Meadow Compton-Gerrish, the designer of Meadow

I had a quick chat with Meadow via email about her designs and inspirations, and this is what she had to say:

What is the inspiration for your designs?

The inspiration for my designs comes from all things natural, and the quality craftmanship of vintage clothing.

Why ecofriendly fabrics?
Eco-friendly fabrics seems like the best option for me to express my self through fashion without causing harm to our precious Earth. I grew up in the natural food industry and eat all organic so the clothes I design should not compromise the path I want to take towards living a sustainable lifestyle.

What’s your design background?
I have always been a designer and creative person. I was always creating things as a child….while hanging out in my father’s natural food restaurant…..so I wanted to combine those two worlds. I went to Miami International University of Art and Design and graduated with honors. This is my first collection out of design school.

Who are your favorite designers?
Marc Jacobs and stella McCartney.