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	<title>Gaiam Blog &#187; Eco Decorating</title>
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	<description>Experiences in living green, healthy and happy</description>
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		<title>5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Something Green</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/5-questions-to-ask-before-you-buy-something-green/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Terrace</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[buying green products]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The green word list goes on an on. Conscious design expert Cheryl Terrace recommends asking these five questions before buying décor, furnishings or fashions — or any product sold as "green."]]></description>
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		<title>Grass Roots Green: Humble Things in Nature Can &#8216;Make&#8217; a Room</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/grass-roots-green-humble-things-in-nature-can-make-a-room/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/grass-roots-green-humble-things-in-nature-can-make-a-room/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Terrace</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Green Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[affordable green decorating]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Want to add some new eco-friendly flair to your home? Adding pieces of nature — like plants, flowers, rocks and shells — is free and will give you a feel-good-green-vibe.]]></description>
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		<title>3 Eco-Decorating Ideas to Create a Vacation Atmosphere at Home</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/3-eco-decorating-ideas-to-create-a-vacation-atmosphere-at-home/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/3-eco-decorating-ideas-to-create-a-vacation-atmosphere-at-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:26:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Terrace</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Eco Decorating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[affordable green decorating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[outdoor eco-decorating ideas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recycled and reclaimed furniture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solar outdoor lighting]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Want to make your home more inviting and fun for entertaining guests? Follow these three eco-friendly design rules to give your patio or backyard a vacation-feel.]]></description>
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		<title>Buying Guide to Nontoxic Paint + DIY Milk Paint Recipe</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/healthy-paint-tips/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/healthy-paint-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:18:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annie B. Bond</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Eco Decorating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[biocides]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to make milk paint]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nontoxic paint]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[toxins in paint]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VOCs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[what to look for in low-VOC and no-VOC paint]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Check this guide before shopping for nontoxic low-VOC or no-VOC paint — or make your own with this DIY recipe.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>8</slash:comments>
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		<title>4 Safe Green Ways to Refinish Reclaimed Furniture</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/4-safe-green-ways-to-refinish-reclaimed-furniture/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/4-safe-green-ways-to-refinish-reclaimed-furniture/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:37:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ginny Figlar Colón</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Eco Decorating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BioShield wood stains]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[citra-solv]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[recycled and reclaimed furniture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SOYGel]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=6411</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Info on finding and using SOYGel, CitraSolv, milk paint and BioShield wood stains.]]></description>
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		<title>5 Things to Look for in Eco-Friendly Outdoor Furniture</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/5-things-to-look-for-in-eco-friendly-outdoor-furniture/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/5-things-to-look-for-in-eco-friendly-outdoor-furniture/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 23:44:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annie B. Bond</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Eco Decorating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[backyard]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bamboo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[deck]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Forest Stewardship Council]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[patio]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[willow]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of the outdoor furniture you'll see at stores is plastic or metal, but there are many eco-friendly options. A quick guide to green patio furniture materials and labeling.]]></description>
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		<title>Why Cork for Bathrooms?</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/why-cork-for-bathrooms/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/why-cork-for-bathrooms/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:38:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annie B. Bond</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Eco Decorating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Living]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I was surprised when some friends of mine recently installed cork floors in their bathrooms. I’d heard that chefs love cork floors for their kitchens because it is 50 percent air and very buoyant.  It is also incredibly durable, as is noted in the New York Public Library, where the 50-year-old floors are as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 Green Ways to Bliss Out Your Backyard for Summer</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/4-green-ways-to-bliss-out-your-backyard-for-summer/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/4-green-ways-to-bliss-out-your-backyard-for-summer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:36:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jodi Helmer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Eco Decorating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[backyard]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eco-friendly products]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[solar-powered]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spruce up your outdoor living space with eco-smart furniture, solar lighting, biodegradable planters and other earth-friendly options.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/4-green-ways-to-bliss-out-your-backyard-for-summer/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
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		<title>Reinvent Your Bedroom for the Spring Equinox</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/reinvent-your-bedroom-for-the-spring-equinox/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/reinvent-your-bedroom-for-the-spring-equinox/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:27:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Terrace</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Eco Decorating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Healthy Home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eco-friendly bedding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[renewal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spring cleaning]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hurray, we made it! With the vernal equinox this weekend, spring is finally here — and I&#8217;m in my element! I adore a big spring clean in every sense of the word &#8230; breathing fresh new life into everything from my bedroom to my outlook.
People have recognized the vernal equinox for thousands of years with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Get Your Home Mojo Working: Tips &amp; Inspiration to Use Bold Color</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/home-mojo-tips-inspiration-to-use-bold-color/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/home-mojo-tips-inspiration-to-use-bold-color/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:36:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Terrace</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Eco Decorating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[decorating inspiration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eco-friendly paint]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[low-impact dyes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mardi Gras' colorful mix of cultures, spices and colors is fantastic inspiration for home design. And in all the design magazines, bold use of COLOR is the trend! Don't be afraid — you CAN use lots of bold color without going overboard. Try these tips!]]></description>
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