http://dujardindesign.com/blog Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:18:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://dujardindesign.com/blog/guest-blogging-at-new-england-home-magazine-2/ http://dujardindesign.com/blog/guest-blogging-at-new-england-home-magazine-2/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:01:42 +0000 Trudy Dujardin, ASID, Leed AP http://dujardindesign.com/?p=2543 New England Home Magazine has invited me to be a guest blogger.  I’m excited to share my thoughts on good design and good living with readers of this wonderful magazine. Mark your calendar for February 21st, when I’ll be writing about … Continue reading →]]> http://dujardindesign.com/blog/guest-blogging-at-new-england-home-magazine-2/feed/ 0 http://dujardindesign.com/blog/eco-friendly-flowers-for-valentine%e2%80%99s-day/ http://dujardindesign.com/blog/eco-friendly-flowers-for-valentine%e2%80%99s-day/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:01:27 +0000 Trudy Dujardin, ASID, Leed AP http://dujardindesign.com/?p=2506 As beautiful as hothouse flowers are, their leaves and blossoms have been repeatedly sprayed with toxic pesticides and fungicides as they grow.  There’s a healthier way to show your love for your sweetheart and our planet:  by ordering organic blooms … Continue reading →]]> http://dujardindesign.com/blog/eco-friendly-flowers-for-valentine%e2%80%99s-day/feed/ 0 http://dujardindesign.com/blog/when-it%e2%80%99s-a-dog%e2%80%99s-life-at-home/ http://dujardindesign.com/blog/when-it%e2%80%99s-a-dog%e2%80%99s-life-at-home/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:01:06 +0000 Trudy Dujardin, ASID, Leed AP http://dujardindesign.com/?p=2513 A recent email from the Coton Club about pet friendly houses got me thinking about good design, and how it should include planning for our pets.  Creating a home should be about making it function well for all members of … Continue reading →]]> http://dujardindesign.com/blog/when-it%e2%80%99s-a-dog%e2%80%99s-life-at-home/feed/ 0 http://dujardindesign.com/blog/the-boy-who-harnessed-the-wind/ http://dujardindesign.com/blog/the-boy-who-harnessed-the-wind/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:26:56 +0000 Trudy Dujardin, ASID, Leed AP http://dujardindesign.com/?p=2403 Last October I wrote about my participation in The Leadership Summit on Sustainable Design, held in Boston and sponsored by The Design Futures Council.  One of the best parts of attending such an inspirational conference was the opportunity to meet … Continue reading →]]> http://dujardindesign.com/blog/the-boy-who-harnessed-the-wind/feed/ 0 http://dujardindesign.com/blog/guest-blogging-at-new-england-home-magazine/ http://dujardindesign.com/blog/guest-blogging-at-new-england-home-magazine/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:26:41 +0000 Trudy Dujardin, ASID, Leed AP http://dujardindesign.com/?p=2421 New England Home Magazine has invited me to be a guest blogger.  I’m excited to share my thoughts on good design and good living with readers of this wonderful magazine.  You can find me there from February 21st  to 27th, … Continue reading →]]> http://dujardindesign.com/blog/guest-blogging-at-new-england-home-magazine/feed/ 0 http://dujardindesign.com/blog/painting-the-town-green/ http://dujardindesign.com/blog/painting-the-town-green/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:26:26 +0000 Trudy Dujardin, ASID, Leed AP http://dujardindesign.com/?p=2426 Your health isn’t bordered by your body.” —Michael Pollan   According to the EPA, one of the top five hazards to human health is indoor air. Research teams there have found that pollutants can be two to five times higher … Continue reading →]]> http://dujardindesign.com/blog/painting-the-town-green/feed/ 0 http://dujardindesign.com/blog/in-the-spirit-of-the-season-gift-giving/ http://dujardindesign.com/blog/in-the-spirit-of-the-season-gift-giving/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:20:53 +0000 Trudy Dujardin, ASID, Leed AP http://dujardindesign.com/?p=2279 There is such joy in giving generously to family and friends!  My Seven Simple Steps for a Sustainable Holiday, below, can help to make your holiday both happy and environmentally friendly.  I also share a link to the National Resource … Continue reading →]]> http://dujardindesign.com/blog/in-the-spirit-of-the-season-gift-giving/feed/ 0 http://dujardindesign.com/blog/christmas-cheer-hannukah-happiness/ http://dujardindesign.com/blog/christmas-cheer-hannukah-happiness/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:21:15 +0000 Trudy Dujardin, ASID, Leed AP http://dujardindesign.com/?p=2299   No matter what holiday you celebrate when the snow falls in December, it’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate with candlelight, ribbons and bows, elegant table settings, and holiday meals that bring loved ones together. One of my greatest joys … Continue reading →]]> http://dujardindesign.com/blog/christmas-cheer-hannukah-happiness/feed/ 0 http://dujardindesign.com/blog/glad-tidings-for-a-happy-holiday/ http://dujardindesign.com/blog/glad-tidings-for-a-happy-holiday/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:21:35 +0000 Trudy Dujardin, ASID, Leed AP http://dujardindesign.com/?p=2274 ‘Tis the season for joyous celebrations and the loving company of family and friends!  We’re wishing you all the happiest of holidays, and a healthy, prosperous 2012!  P E A C E  +  L O V E  +  L A … Continue reading →]]> http://dujardindesign.com/blog/glad-tidings-for-a-happy-holiday/feed/ 1 http://dujardindesign.com/blog/a-twinning-of-two-cities/ http://dujardindesign.com/blog/a-twinning-of-two-cities/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:54:00 +0000 Trudy Dujardin, ASID, Leed AP http://dujardindesign.com/?p=2071 (Hotel de Ville) The Town of Nantucket and the city of Beaune were officially twinned (Jumelage in French) five years ago. The first ceremony took place on Nantucket in 2005; later 50 Nantucketers traveled to France to commemorate the event. … Continue reading →]]> http://dujardindesign.com/blog/a-twinning-of-two-cities/feed/ 0