CMC Design Studio :: CMC Design Studio Articles in March, 2010

Easter Cookies 2010

March 15, 2010

Here I go again with my cookie baking addiction. I just purchased more Easter baking supplies at Sur la Table yesterday.…

Green, Green, Green, What Does it Mean?

March 11, 2010

Eco friendly, energy efficient, environmentally safe, green design, low impact, minimal footprint, natural materials, recycled, renewable resource, and sustainable are some of the many terms you read or hear about that describe the global green movement. The intention of the green design movement is to tread carefully on our earth by our everyday lifestyle practices and in our building procedures. There are so many certifications, classifications, labels and terms describing the many products and standards of green practices, it is difficult to navigate your way through it all. Here is a short list and descriptions according to the organizations listed…

Lovely Linen

March 1, 2010

Linen is a natural bast fiber which comes from the stalk of the flax plant. It grows well in moist climates. The majority of the flax plant is grown in Belgium and Ireland. Turning the flax plant into fibers is a labor intensive process which is why it tends to be an expensive textile. Prized for its elegance since ancient Egyptian times, linen is the world’s oldest natural fiber. The finest linen in the world…