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Royalty Gone Green: Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Potentially Eco-Friendly Palace


Now that our bids for future Queen of England are officially over, we can start focusing on Prince William and Kate Middleton’s eventual marriage — where they’ll live, for example. Back in 2006, there was a rumor that Prince Charles was busy building an eco-palace for the pair, on the grounds of the Duchy of Cornwall’s Harewood Park Estate.
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Royalty Gone Green: Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Potentially Eco-Friendly Palace

The Best of Re-Nest: On the (Eco-Friendly) Couch With Apartment Therapy


We usually pick our favorite Apartment Therapy posts for a weekly dose of their excellent home design advice, but this week we decided to focus on their eco-friendliest posts, from Re-Nest, their green home design site. We found our favorite homes, stuff to add to our wish lists, and tips for getting on the eco-friendly track: … More »

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The Best of Re-Nest: On the (Eco-Friendly) Couch With Apartment Therapy

The Blisstree 10: Our Favorite Products This Week Are All Good For You


With all the emails and phone calls and packages we get daily, you’d think we’re the coolest kids in town. We’re not. But we do have access to some of the best health and wellness products on the market, so we’re in the unique position to pass all our favorites along to you.

This week, we’re featuring some of our favorite products that are also good for you, whether you’re searching for a new breakfast bar or eco-friendly yoga mat. They’re mostly from small, up-and-coming designers and companies and you can buy them all directly from us. … More »

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The Blisstree 10: Our Favorite Products This Week Are All Good For You

Is Your Floor Making You Sick?


You’ve used low-VOC paint, non-toxic household cleaners, and even bought a pricey air purifier for your house, but according to a recent study, your toxic floors could be canceling out your good deed. The consumer protection group HealthyStuff.org recently conducted tests on vast numbers of home improvement products, including over 1,000 samples of flooring, and found that many popular flooring types contain toxic chemicals and additives that have been linked to serious health problems. … More »

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Is Your Floor Making You Sick?