Start 2009 with a Giggle:-)
Hey there! Welcome to My Design Secrets 2009! I loved the little holiday break but I am excited about the year ahead and have lots of great ideas and tips to send your way. So let’s get started!
This high-chair is pure genius and can be used from infancy through toddler-dom. With super-adjustability and an easy-to-clean surface, it will last at least a few years.
Today I would like to introduce you to a very cool company by the name of giggle. Their motto is “healthy. happy. baby.” and that basically tells it all. They carry everything you could need for babies and small children with an emphasis on style, innovation and health. I know you’ve heard a lot about eco-friendly and sustainable products in 2008 and let me tell you, it’s just getting started! We have seen an influx of products that give consideration to people and the planet. But you probably noticed that many of these products were falling short in a few areas:
- they were too expensive;
- they did not give you enough information; and
- they were not as stylish as you would have hoped.
This Chalkboard Table & Stool Set is another great idea. At $200 for the set, it offers a play table that doubles as a chalkboard, complete with spot in the middle for chalk.
Well, I predict that much of that will change this year and giggle has gotten things started. Their site is very easy to use and they have come up with 10 criteria by which each product is evaluated. Only products that meet at least 3 of these criteria are included in their offerings. A few of the criteria are: Good Value, Innovative, Portable and Responsible.
The Luca Glider is made of super supple suede microfiber that is water repellent and stain resistant. This style could easily transiton from the nursery to the living room.
Good Design + Eco-Friendly = Sustainable
Most of us are willing to do the right thing but the change should come slowly and thoughtfully so it becomes a habit instead of just a fad. No one expects you to throw out to go green. It would be ridiculously expensive and you would just be throwing usable items into a landfill. Instead, when it’s time to replace or add something to your home, consider all facets of the product. Eco-friendliness is important but so is design. A well-designed product uses materials and processes that do not harm the environment and will serve its purpose for years to come. That’s what makes it sustainable.
giggle is making it easier for us all to move in the right direction by educating us on the items we purchase for babies and children. And I think that’s a great place to start 
~Lorrie
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