Amy Adams of Perch Design

Amy Adams is the designer behind Brooklyn-based ceramic studio Perch. All of Perch's products are made with low impact, non-toxic, eco-friendly loving care-- not to mention creative style and practical sensibility.

Perch was a part of this year's HauteGREEN in New York, an annual showcase of sustainability in design and I look forward to seeing them in upcoming years.

Oslo Press

Word spreads pretty quickly across the blogosphere so if you haven't heard of Oslo Press yet I'm delighted to be the first to inform you about them! Wood veneer and 100% cotton papers make up these elegant customizable invitations in a variety of veneers, inks, and designs. Husband and wife duo Jen and Glenwood concocted the idea in 2006 when planning their own wedding and already have a cult following of aspiring brides and grooms.

Japanese Rice Art

The craft of rice growing has evolved into a different type of art for Japanese rice farmers in Inakadate. Each year farmers combine the aesthetic qualities of yellow, purple, and green rice leaves for an impressive display of craft and crop. The eco-friendly art will be on display until September's harvest. via designboom

Form & Design

Urlika Elofsson is the designer of Swedish modern living design studio Form & Design.

I really loved her Christmas line from a few months back and am impressed again with her recently debuted Spring/Summer 2007 line. All Form & Design products are made in Sweden with 100% natural fibers.

KTA Loblolly House

Architects at KieranTimberlake Associates of Philedelphia are responsible for the Loblolly House on Taylors Island, Maryland.

This 2,200 square foot dwelling is built on the Chesapeake Bay with utmost respect to the natural surroundings and minimal impact on the local environment.

The structure was built off site entirely before hand in "smart cartridges" and assembled on site in under 6 weeks. Because of this type of architecture, the house can just as easily be dis-assembled and moved to another location

Lorena Siminovich

It was so difficult for me to chose only a few collages by artist Lorena Siminovich. I adore the characters in her work. Originally from Buenos Aires and relocated to San Francisco, Lorena creates completely one of a kind customizable pieces out of recycled and vintage papers from all over the globe.

Visit her portfolio site here and look over the purchasables here!

Thout Design

Canadians of Thout Design concocted the wonderful idea for this Holey Stump. Its sleek, stylish, multi-functional, and stores beer in its holes--if required. Available in aqua, green, and white I can't imagine a chic Canadian cabin in the woods without one.

CinqCinq Designers (5.5)

I've never seen such an eclectic collection of products and styles from the same design firm. CinqCinq or 5.5 designers based out of Paris have an impressive collection of more or less functional items and spacial design. Many items are hand-built, re-built, re-cycled, re-used and just plain resourceful!

Branch

Branch is a socially and environmentally responsible online retailer proud to provide us with home accessories galore--minus the guilt. I absolutely adore this all natural, handcrafted Romanian pillow. Thanks Branch!

Brent Comber

Hailing from Vancouver, B.C. (one of the most beautiful cities in North America), Brent Comber uses sustainable wood and materials to create natural wonder-pieces available through his collection and for customization.

Featured above left is the Adara Communal Table for the Adara Hotel in Whistler and to the right is the Alder Table available in different shapes and sizes.

Jill Ayers of everyspace

Everyspace design from Brooklyn, NY creates furniture and household items for urban dwelling with natural integration. The "arrange" multi-functional shelf designed by Jill Ayers is made of bamboo, steel, glass, and rubber and can be found here, along with many other wonderful things.