“I’ve been working at Puhlmann Lumber and Design for 6 1/2 years and Holiday Kitchens is the primary cabinet line we’ve used during that time and for the past 15+ years.  I’ve been married to my husband, Craig for 9 years and we have 4 1/2 year old daughter, Gracie.  I graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a BS in Interior Design-Construction Management.  In 2006 I won the “Designer of the Year” award from Holiday Kitchens.”

Holiday Kitchens’ eco-friendly collection – Robin Wilson Home Custom Cabinetry by Holiday Kitchens, is featured in three spaces in the home including the kitchen, kitchenette and main laundry room.

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Kennedy Green House, documents the eco-healthy remodel of Bobby and Mary Richardson Kennedy’s mold infested Westchester County home by a ”Green Dream Team.” From the drawing of architectural plans to the selection of eco-friendly building materials and power sources to the retooling of the home with health-promoting, energy efficient appliances and furnishings. Along the way, author Robin Wilson provides information and tips on how these changes can be implemented by any homeowner, whether it’s a broad renovation or simple, affordable replacements of common household items.

Holiday Kitchens’ eco-friendly collection – Robin Wilson Home Custom Cabinetry by Holiday Kitchens, is featured in three spaces in the home including the kitchen, kitchenette and main laundry room.

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Holiday Kitchens Crew and Robert Kennedy, Jr.

A couple of weeks ago several of us had the pleasure of having dinner with Robert Kennedy, Jr.  while he was in Wisconsin to speak at UW-Platteville.  As many of you have read on the blog by now, we are very excited to part of Mr. Kennedy’s green renovation – The Kennedy Green House.  What you may not know is what a genuine, down- to-earth, regular guy he is. 

During dinner we discussed his childhood and how different it is raising kids these days, his commitment to preserving the environment for his grandkids and the generations to come, and his admiration for those who are doing everything they can to survive during these trying times. 

It was a very interesting and entertaining dinner but what was even more impressive was his speech at the University (read more here).   If you ever have the opportunity to attend one of his speaking engagements – GO!  I cannot believe how much I learned in such a short amount of time – thank you for commitment to the environment, Bobby, and sharing your passion with us!

We are so excitied to be a part of this project and can’t wait to get a copy of Robin’s book!

“Kennedy Green House” aims to ensure the proper information is available to improve the quality of a reader’s eco-system – their health, home, furnishings, and lifestyle choices.  The book will serve as a design and educational tool for homeowners, builders, and interior designers.  Read more at USA Today

Bobby Kennedy, Jr. & Mary Richardson Kennedy

Robin Wilson, eco-friendly home design expert and a pioneer in the green home movement, is helping spearhead a complete renovation of the private residence of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. which is being rebuilt after a flood and infestation of black mold.  The original 1920s Colonial, located in Westchester County, NY was demolished and the new masonry home is scheduled for spring 2010 completion. This gold LEED certified Kennedy Green House will serve as living laboratory for designers, architects and consumers to learn about the latest in green building technologies and eco-friendly products.

Wilson, known for her ability to combine eco-friendly solutions with beautiful design, has incorporated her environmentally-friendly cabinetry line, Robin Wilson Home Custom Cabinetry by Holiday Kitchens into three spaces including the kitchen, kitchenette and main laundry room. The Kennedy Green House includes maximum energy and water efficiency fixtures, low VOC paints, reclaimed building materials and durable goods with low-impact on the environment and indoor air quality.

“Our team has worked with the architects, builder and client to engage in far-reaching discussions about the best ways to ensure that the project remains on the cutting edge in terms of design, and it is quite exciting to know that my kitchen line will be in three spaces in the home. We used three different styles painted maple, bamboo and stainless steel, so that consumers can see the wide range of the RWH Custom Cabinetry line,” said Wilson.

Stay tuned for more updates on the Kennedy Green House project.