Q Collection started back in 2002, before being ‘green’ was considered a fad. It was one of the first collections that I came across where high style was combined with very strict environmental and health goals. Their primary goal is to eliminate all the toxic chemicals that are found in furniture that lead in poor indoor air quality. No formaldehyde, polyurethane, or fire retardants. Their furniture is not cheap though. Yet, if you can afford it, their pieces are truly heirloom quality. (If you ever work with me I pass on my designer discount too 
, I charge hourly and that is one of the perks! )
Based in Toronto, Bookhou creates home decor, furniture, bags, paintings, sculpture and kids items. They focus on small scale production, natural materials, and handcrafted items. I am a big fan of their furniture. Classic. Unfinished. And the lines…
Uhuru builds each of their pieces by hand in their Brooklyn studio. Committed to sustainability and creating timeless pieces, Uhuru pieces are definitely pure. Most of their pieces use materials that have been reclaimed, recycled, repurposed, or reused.
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Greener Lifestyles is 100% committed to sustainability and creating beautiful seating that is not only great for the planet, but healthy for us as well. Their sofas are made of:
- FSC-Certified Wood (kiln dried)
- Natural Latex Foam cushions
- Recycled Polyester Fabrics
- Organic Hemp/Cotton Fabrics
- Organic Wool Fabrics
- 8-way hand tied coil springs
- Eco-friendly adhesives
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Can you love a sofa? I think I love this one! Ekla Home has truly healthy and sustainable sofas. Using FSC certified hardwoods, low VOC finishes, no chemical flame retardants, and hardest to find in a sofa… pure natural rubber. So many ‘green’ sofas only incorperate one of these elements. The sofas are manufactured in the United States and their factory uses a lot of natural light. Loving it. These sofas are truly heirloom quality. Read more about them here.
Image via Ekla Home.
My words of wisdom: Believe in love, in possibility, in going after your dreams, in never stopping, in not existing but living - fully, unapologetically and wildly, believe that all is good, and always trust your gut. 
