A Natural Home

When I was a child, and I would visit my aunts and uncles in Ohio, I would notice that the clothing I had on was ahead of what styles they were wearing in Ohio.

This was noticeable, when I was 12.  I did not pay attention to the furniture, or the other trends, just the clothing, but it was still there.

Now that I am late thirty something, I still see the lag.  When we bring out new furniture lines I look for the EAST and WEST for ideas and inspiration.  The Mid west is 3-5 years behind. We can not sell non country in Ohio, they just do not understand it (this does not apply to those of you who actually pay attention to fashion trends in furniture- where ever you might be in Ohio)

The same goes with the green movement.  I noticed the other day in the Columbus Monthly, that the mayor of Columbus, has a green plan, and frankly I was SHOCKED.  The fact the mayor of Columbus who is usually more concerned with developing the downtown and having no taxes in the new high rise condos, is concerned about GREEN it is a shocker.

WOW! Even Victoria’s Secret is using recycled paper for the their new catalog. Limited must find it an economic advantage to go GREEN, after all everyone else is doing it.

Although going GREEN is the in thing, I think that people can make small improvments in their lives to makes things better.  Going out/ driving less. COnsolidating all your trips in one day (if you can).Growing your own food, using the glass and plastic jars your get from the store and  then recycling them when they are past their prime.

I am not perfect, no.  I do what I can, I walk what I talk.  I live organic (with the occasional slub from going to a dining facility that is not green), I wear organics, and we sleep organics.

I applaud Coleman’s efforts even if they are some longn drawn out plan to run for a higher office, I am glad that Central ohio is pulling itself up a bit and trying to make a differnce.  Hopefully, it is not just a flash in the pants, but a real change.