Robin Wilson, nationally recognized eco-friendly interior designer and author of the book Kennedy Green House: Designing an Eco-Friendly Home from the Foundation to the Furniture, will be speaking on her involvement in the eco-healthy remodel of Robert F. Kennedy’s mold infested home and provide tips on how these changes can be implemented by any homeowner [...]
Kennedy Green House: Designing an Eco-Healthy Home from the Foundation to the Furniture authored by nationally recognized eco-friendly home design expert, Robin Wilson, received the bronze medal award in the Home and Garden category at the 2010 IPPY Awards in New York on May 25th.
Kennedy Green House, documents the eco-healthy remodel of Bobby and Mary Richardson [...]
Arbor Day is a very special day at Holiday Kitchens and we celebrate every year by providing all our employees with a tree to plant. While many people have heard of Arbor Day, many do not know the history behind it.
Arbor Day was founded by nature lover J. Sterling Morton on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska. [...]
Off gassing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and indoor air quality are subjects of growing concern for many people, especially if someone in the home is hypersensitive to chemicals or has a respiratory aliment. Increased attention over the last several years has focused on how the materials in our homes can generate dangerous levels of [...]
We receive a lot of inquires on our line of eco-friendly cabinetry, so we thought we would share some of the top questions and answers here. Please let us know if you have any others and feel free to share your thoughts!
Q: What is the definition of a “Green” kitchen cabinet?
A: “Green” refers primarily to how [...]
We are just getting back into the grove after attending the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Chicago, IL. What a great time! Always nice to see our old friends and of course meet new ones. This year our “feature” display was a combination of Macassar Ebony Veneer on our green box and Cucina di [...]
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 [...]
Robin Wilson, nationally recognized eco-friendly and healthy home interior designer, is out and about sharing valuable information on eco-healthy product options for the home. She recently spoke at the St. Louis Builders Home and Garden Show to a large audience of homeowners who were interested in learning more on sustainable, reusable, recyclable and non-toxic options [...]
Raw linseed oil, extracted from flax seed, is one of the most truly green wood finishes; and is often referred to as “nature’s own preserver.” The linseed oil finish is a quality finish that not only is a preserve, but it also prevents corrosion, dry rot and is often used for waterproofing. It has been [...]
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 [...]
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