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{Hand Made} – Jenna Rose Collection

I am in love with the new Jenna Rose collection!!  Taking inspiration from our grandmothers quilt patterns and life at the cottage; her new designs are a breath of fresh air.  Each piece feels as fabulous as they look.  Made with … Continue reading

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Reclaimed Wood – A Beautiful Material that Tells a Story

If you choose to use reclaimed wood in your home you are investing in a material that will add to the quailty of your life! Reclaimed wood has a beautiful, rich patina and a variety of textures depending where the … Continue reading

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Adventures in Laundry Soap

Let me tell you about my current obession;  clean clothes using environmenatlly sustainable cleaners and as little energy as possible (on my or my machine’s part).  My most recent experiment has been using Earth Berries.  A natuarlly occuring soap!? found on the dried berries … Continue reading

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Marmoleum – Modern, Sustainable, Beautiful

Marmoleum is a smart and ecologically sound alternative to vinyl flooring.  Used in heavy traffic areas in your home, Marmoleum will stand the test of time and look good doing it!  Marmoleum is made of linseed oil mixed with wood and cork ‘flour’, … Continue reading

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Sapadilla Soap Co. – Nice Little Eco Cleaners

  Have you been looking for cleaners that work really well, smell fantastic and are kind to the planet?  Look no further, Sapadilla Soap Co.  makes a whole home cleaning line that will keep your dishes, toilets, laundry, floors, counter … Continue reading

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Introducing Mythic!!

We’re very happy to introduce Mythic Paint, the newest addition at Sustain, which comes in a large designer palette of over 1200 colours including capsule collections by David Bromstad of HGTV’s Color Splash.  These fun collections have great colours and really … Continue reading

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Busy Bee Candle Co.

We have fun news!!! Erin Monett, PGM’s Photographer has launched a great little side biz called Busy Bee Candle Co.  More than just a candle – they are molded inside perfect vintage mason jars and are right up our alley. … Continue reading

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Pure Green Magazine – Summer Edition

After much hard work, The Summer Edition of Pure Green Magazine is finally here – I’m so proud of what we, the Pure Green team have created! For those of you who are familiar with the magazine, you will notice … Continue reading

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Pure Green Magazine – Winter Edition

Whew!  Time really flies.  We’ve been very busy working on new things at the store, among them the new issue of Pure Green Magazine.  We’d be delighted if you would take a peek and let us know what you think!  … Continue reading

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{eco} diy: paper wreath

I made this using paper!  It was supposed to go in the last issue of Pure Green Mag but it didn’t make the cut.  It was easy! Try it! 1. Using some recycled cardboard, cut a 16″ circle.  Within that circle, … Continue reading

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