Three Ways to Go Green This Spring!

Spring is a time of renewal…new plants are bursting from the ground, animals are giving birth to their young, and the fresh air and sunshine add a little extra bounce to our steps. That’s why this time of year is a great time to think of ways to bring spring into your life year round. Here are three ways to “go green” this season and throughout the year:

1) Use all natural body products: When shopping for personal care items, choose items that are made from natural plant-based ingredients. Look for these certifications – The Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA), Ecocert, BDIH, USDA Certified Organic, the Natural Products Association and the Leaping Bunny label – to ensure quality, all-natural products.

2) Trade in your current toilet for a water-saving model with the EPA’s WaterSense Label on it. These toilets use no more than 1.28 gallons of water per flush, dramatically reducing your home’s water usage each year.

3) Replace your table linens with organic fabric table cloths. Conventionally-grown cotton often contains pesticides which can be harmful. Instead, exchange your old cotton linens for organic table linens. You’ll find that they are not only healthier to use, but they are just as attractive as traditional fabrics.

With a little creativity and ingenuity, you can transform your life into a “green one.” You can feel good about your choices. Your neighbors and the environment will thank you.

Go green this spring!

Susan Thomas
Cypriana ~ the natural home store

Custom slipcovers revive an old look

Do you have a perfect couch or chair at home whose fabric is faded or where the colors or pattern are outdated? Or maybe you have wanted to repaint your guest room for years but don’t know what to do with the avocado-green chaise lounge your grandma gave you years ago? We have the perfect solution. We can recover virtually any piece of furniture by creating custom slipcovers to suit both your style and your budget.

You can change the color, the design, even the feel of the fabric. Choose from traditional or organic fabrics, and we’ll do all the work. We’ll even come to your home to measure the furniture before getting started. Want to know more? Stop by Cypriana on First Avenue South in downtown Kent’s historic district. We’ll be happy to tell you more, show you samples of our work, and offer you hundreds of fabric samples from which to choose. We’re open Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See you soon!




Cypriana ~ the natural home store