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2012 - The Green Year Ahead  

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Tips
Tricks
Resources...Workshop Calendar - Plan Ahead
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As we ended 2011, we sent out wishes for a wonderful new year. 

 

We promised to bring responsible, sustainable materials into your home and office, to be part of the solution, to share our knowledge, to share in your life by making beautiful spaces, exploring new ideas, and to make a difference.

 

So as we begin 2012, we want to bring these hope and dreams to life for you and start by introducing some tips, tricks and resources to expand your options for responsible and sustainable materials. We offer solutions below for cutting down the amassing of paper in your life, and look ahead to the coming season with workshops and events.

 

Cheers, and good wishes for a healthy and happy new year.

 

 

Tips - Updating with Tiling  - 
for Flooring, Bathrooms and Backsplashes - New Selections Are In
Arley Calabria

A simple, affordable way to update your kitchen and bath this season is to remove and replace your backsplash and counter top. With some great new selections in tiling, 11 ® logo can help to put together a new look for you and your home.

 

From Arley Tiling comes an unusual tile made with volcanic ash. The beautiful colors are uniquely dispersed throughout the tile and it blends well with many of the glass and concrete counters we have on hand. Use a mosaic or subway tile blend, and you will have an eye-catching kitchen backsplash.

 

Glass, glass and more glass is being offered by our manufacturers. This mosaic collection from Hakatai is elegant,

kitchen mosaic colorful yet simple enough not to distract or add too many elements into the kitchen design. Available in three colorways, it can be combined with our Curava or Eco by Cosentino counters for a clean, fresh look.

 

 

Tricks
junk mail

We all get too much junk mail and the paper recycling is overflowing.

 

Cut down on paper by opting out of junk mail and catalog mailing.

 

There are a number of resources. None of them is fool proof since your name and address are published in the phone book (a public record) and sold by many companies including your credit card companies. But if you make a small effort you can make a big dent in reducing the flow to your mail box:

 

-       Log on to Catalog Choice at https://www.catalogchoice.org/ and opt-out for free

 

     -       Register to be removed by mailing your request to

Mail Preference Service

Direct Marketing Association

P.O. Box 9008,

Farmingdale, N.Y. 11735.

 

Make certain to provide your name, street address and zip code.

 

This service can help reduce your junk mail by 75%, but it may take up to 6 months to see significant results.

 

     -       If you really want to send a clear message - write "Refused - Return to Sender" on any

closed envelope and the sender will have to pay return postage. This helps them understand that you are serious, and that you won't be a good candidate for future mailings.

 

Or when in doubt, make junk mail snowflakes, bowls, mirror frames, platters and placemats - we've got some great examples to see at 11 ® logo

 

Resources
remodel house

Plan ahead to get a multitude of resources at our upcoming Winter/Spring Workshop series.

 

- Saturday, February 11th         11AM - Noon

            

ReFresh...ReNew...ReModel - Planning Your Home Remodeling Project

 

            From Green Kitchens and Baths, to planning and phasing home improvements, speaker Nicole Goldman will provide a planning outline to help you organize your remodeling project. Green products and energy efficiency issues will be addressed. Bring your floor plans, clippings and sketches.

 

This Workshop will be followed by our Fabulous February Food Fest from Noon - 3pm. Sample local and artisanal foods. Talk with the makers of local herbs and teas, cheese purveyors, bakers and more. It's a wonderful way to spend some time at g and shake off the winter blues.

 

- Saturday, March 12th                         11AM - Noon

            

Make My Home Green, Blue, Yellow or Taupe - Color Selections for the Color Challenged 

 

Think you need some help selecting colors for your home? Not sure how to blend colors to make rooms come alive? Or just looking for some tips on working with your existing color scheme? This workshop will give you some basics to bring confidence to your color choices. We'll talk about the much maligned "matchy matchy" approach, and help you go beyond white walls. As always, we welcome your existing pictures and plans to help give directed advice and suggestions.

 

 

- Saturday, April 21st                        11AM - Noon

 

Earth Day Workshop - Ten Steps to Greater Greener Living

 

Every step counts in making your life more sustainable and eco-friendly. Each step you take helps make our world a cleaner, safer, healthier place. We'll give you ten great tips to get you going green, and teach you how to make this a way of life.

 

This Workshop is followed by an Electronics Recycling Event - Bring your used electronics, including computers, printers and televisions to this recycling event. This event is a follow-up to our Fall 2011 event, but due to overwhelming need and associated costs of disposal, charges will be applied depending upon size and type of electronic device.

 

- Saturday, May 12th -                         11AM - Noon

 

Composting in Your Green Kitchen

 

Everyone can compost, whether you live in a condo or seaside mansion. Its easy, clean and is an amazing addition for your garden. Learn what can be composted, and how to speed up the decomposition process. Get the tools you need to make the best fertilizer for your garden or house plants. All levels of skill are invited to participate.  Tips provided on kaing your whole kitchen and green and clean environment for healthy living.

 

All workshops listed above are scheduled for our Flagship Location in Mashpee Commons.  If you are interested in attending these session in our Boston location, please mail us info@ggreendesign.com

 

Workshop fees are $25 per household which is applied towards your purchases in the showroom. Reservations are recommended.  Register on line at http://www.ggreendesign.com/registration-workshops.htm or give us a call at 508-477-7988, or 617-314-9484

 

 

 




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                           Flagship Location - Mashpee Commons on Cape Cod...508.477.7988
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