Holiday Greens

Author: Roberta Landman

Issue: December, 2011, Page 44

PARTY TIME
Totally Bamboo has taken some of the puzzlement out of juggling food and a drink with its Puzzle Party Platter.

Made of sustainable bamboo, the tray has an elongated carrying handle on one end and an open notch on the other to hold stemware. The tray’s surface measures 10.5"L by 6.5"W and provides room for sweet or savory finger foods.

Pieces weigh 6 ounces each and are interlocking, like a puzzle. They can be placed in this fashion on your indoor or outdoor table for an innovative food-serving centerpiece. The product is coated with a food-safe finish. For ordering information, visit totallybamboo.com.

PILLOW TALKAdding new toss pillows to your home’s design mix is a quick-and-easy way to incorporate fresh color and interesting texture. From Coyuchi, these Diamond Crocheted Pillows with delicate crocheted overlays are made of organic cotton and filled with a soft, cottony fiber from the seeds of the sustainable kapok tree. Measuring 18.5" square, they come in Natural, Olive, Tangerine and Charcoal, and are available through EcoClean in Phoenix, (602) 224-5313.

ON THE WEBIf you are ready to commit to reducing your environmental impact, the U.S. Department of Energy’s website, energysavers.gov, is committed to helping you stay on track. Information is divided into easily navigable sections that focus on reducing energy waste in the home, car, workplace and wallet. An Energy Savers blog and Facebook page also provide forums where tips, tricks and the latest news are passed from one energy aficionado to another.