Asparagus Interiors

Ahh … mixed mediums. I’m all about mixing it up this year. Art on the wall can be more than a framed picture. Consider other mediums like wool tapestry, metal art, ceramic or wood. These tactile pieces of art add texture to your walls and interest to your spaces.

A friend and favorite local Artist Susan Waldron , inspires me with her Alpaca wool tapestries. Susan raises the Alpacas on her farm, harvests the wool and dyes the color to create these beautiful tapestries. Her work looks like a pastel painting constructed with wool felt.

Susan’s artwork can also be found at: Gallery 28 , Geneva IL

Chicago’s Green Exchange building will soon be home to "the country’s largest sustainable business community", according to their website. Reaching for the highest LEED Platinum rating, the building will retain it’s original facade design. The design has implemented environmental building practices and materials. According to the site the building will "offer 272,000 square feet of convenient one-stop shopping options where the public can engage directly with the country’s leading green businesses, eco -speakers, events and ideas."

Keep and eye out for updates on this building and their eco -minded tenants.

Looking for a relaxing seat to kick back?

I’ve recently been introduced to the Ekornes line of recliners and sectionals. The Norwegian based furniture company offers ergonomic furniture in a variety of leather colors and styles as well as wood finishes. The molded beech bases support a "stressless" seat creating a cozy spot to relax. They are committed to recycling their waste w/ attention to environmental concerns.

I’m excited about this product offering European design with ergonomic and environmental sensibility.