If you are looking for green living ideas, check out these trendy, eco-friendly, home decor items recently featured in Elle (Canada) Magazine:

Recycled cardboard vases from Card Board Design, $60 US each.
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Try ‘Sola Balls’ for a natural, eyecatching, decorative accent. These balls are made from sola wood, a paper like product derived from the tapioca plant.
Sola wood can be treated for craft purposes and is used to create a variety of attractive accessories and pieces of art.
Deal spotted: You can buy a package of 14 from Superstore for approximate $5.00. [more]

Your kitchen exhaust fan is typically contained in the hood over your oven range. You should always use the fan to exhaust steam and cooking fumes as it will help reduce humidity and indoor air contaminants in your home. To reduce the amount of dust and grease that gets into your ductwork you should periodically remove and wash the grease filters. [more]

If you buy a lamp that doesn’t comes with a lampshade or you want to get a new lampshade then use these design tips to find a shade that will perfectly match your lamp and lighting requirements:

- At eye level, the shade should sit just above the top base of the lamp.

- For decorative task lighting, the bottom of the shade should be at shoulder height when seated, so you don’t get excess glare from the light. [more]

You should always refer to information provided by the product manufacturer, however, here are some general maintenance and care instructions for engineered hardwood:
-Immediately clean up spills with a damp cloth or paper towel.
-Sweep or dust the floor regularly to prevent the build up of dirt that may scratch the floor’s finish. [more]

Promote sustainable, green gift-giving for the holidays by giving an Evergreen Lawn and Garden Smart gift certificate. This is the perfect gift for gardeners and anyone else you know whose yard could use a helping hand. For $75 they will get a one hour, home consultation with a horticultural advisor and are also provided with: [more]

Add a whimsical touch to your holiday table with these “12 Days of Christmas” porcelain appetizer plates by Seattle-based designer Rosanna Bowles. Each plate is decorated with retro graphic scenes from the Twelve Days of Christmas. You’ll find scenes of Scottie dogs, the Eiffel tower, ballerinas and 24-carat gold rings. $90 for a set of 12; Available at rosannainc.com and Uncommongoods.com [more]