Furnishing Your Home
by Sylvia Wallace Myrvold

One of the most environmentally smart things you can do is reuse things. Furniture is a perfect example of something that can be used time and time again. In nice condition, a good piece of furniture will be cherished for years. But after a while you might want to remodel and that beautiful dining set just no longer fits the decor. So what do you do with it? You don’t want to take it to the dump or set it out on the curb. Why not consider a consignment store? You will get the furniture out of the way and most likely will make some money when someone else buys it. And, you will be helping them help the environment because no new wood or other materials are needed in this “new to you” furniture.
Some consignment stores will also offer new items using reclaimed timbers in the contruction of the pieces. For example, Consignment Living in Morgan Hill has a bookcase and a kitchen island that were made with timbers from an old cable car in Europe. They also just recently got a lamp whose inner core uses fibers from a Durian fruit tree and the outer coating is a natural vine. It is an exciting time in the furniture industry as manufacturers concentrate on sustainable furnishings using wood, fabrics, and finishing materials that are made from renewable resources.
Take advantage of eco-friendly trends by visiting your nearest consignment shop and discover the shopping secret that designers and treasure hunters have known for years. To get you started, take a look at Consignment Living in Morgan Hill. You can visit the website at www.consignliving.com or contact the store at 408-776-7400. Turn your previously loved treasures into money or buy yourself a new, environmentally friendly item for your home at the consignment store in your town

~SWM