08 January 2009

On etsy: Mod Green Pod upholstered chairs by Spruce

Our Austin neighbors, fab upholsterers Amanda and Lizzie of Spruce, have been burning the midnight oil covering vintage chairs using Mod Green Pod organic cotton.  They lovingly paired two of our patterns with vintage chairs, transforming them into one-of-a-kind works of art.  The chairs are absolutely gorgeous and are a real steal on on Spruce's etsy store:

Spruce's Monarch Silhouette Chairs using Mod Green Pod's Butterfly Jubilee in Licorice and Earl Grey:












Spruce's Vintage Martian Chair using Mod Green Pod's Atticus in Basil:


















Please browse Spruce's beautiful site and if you are in Austin and have "learning to upholster" on your list of new year's resolutions, check out their class schedule!


Treat from TreeHugger.com!

One of the best holiday treats Mod Green Pod received at the end of December was Collin Dunn's fantastic post about Mod Green Pod on TreeHugger.com:   


TreeHugger is an amazing source for a wide range of green news, so if you aren't familiar with it, I highly recommend joining their mailing list. 


07 January 2009

Re-imagine 2009

I can’t believe that we are already one week into the new year. What are those resolutions again? This year, to give my resolutions a theme (and to help remember them) I added new “re” words to the old green mantra, “reduce, reuse, recycle.”

reinvent
rejuvenate
re-imagine
revive
reinvigorate
reorganize
REDECORATE
REFURBISH
REUPHOLSTER

Each new year, after I pack away the holiday decorations, my house always feels awkward and lacking, so I enthusiastically throw myself into a redecoration project. Sometimes it’s just a matter of reorganizing furniture or artwork, finding a prominent spot and therefore reviving an old knick knack, or refurbishing my ever-changing assortment of brightly colored throw pillows.

This year, after accomplishing all of the above, something still seemed missing. Looking around at our furniture, my husband pointed out that we lack a great reading chair. That’s it!

Reinvigorated, my 2009 redecoration project will become a quest for the prefect vintage chair (back to the mantra: reuse and recycle) then I will reupholster it in my favorite Mod Green Pod fabric. I will be posting before and after photos as soon as I chose my chair. Join me by sending us photos of your Mod Green Pod projects, too!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Nancy

17 December 2008

Tote note

If you want us to enclose a gift card with your tote purchase, just drop us an email after you order. Same goes for other purchases.

There is still time to order in time for the holidays!

15 December 2008

Last minute holiday gift idea: Mod Green Pod totes!

Our totes are made in the USA from Mod Green Pod remnants. Pick up a few for holiday gifts, hostess gifts or stuff them with goodies in lieu of gift baskets. They also make a gorgeous, green alternative to gift wrap!

http://modgreenpod.com/collection/gifts/

08 December 2008

A new, green day at Mod Green Pod!

We are proud to announce the arrival of our beautiful new online home!

In addition to other new features, you may now order Mod Green Pod's textiles and wallpaper direct from the site.

Drop on by and enjoy some holiday shopping from our easy-to-use online store. Don't forget to check out our new gift shop, featuring totes (made from remnants or discontinued prints and colors) or add a gift certificate to your wish list!

14 July 2008

MGP at DWR Austin

Please join Mod Green Pod at the Austin Design Within Reach studio this Thursday (July 17) from 6-9 for a meet and greet. Refreshments will be served.

RSVP to austin@dwr.com

Details HERE.