Love the idea of outdoor furniture certified by The Forest Stewardship Council? Our friends at The Rainforest Alliance gave us the latest on sustainable companies such as Jensen Leisure Furniture, all using FSC-certified wood in their outdoor creations.

When it comes to renovating the home, an increasing number of people are narrowing their options down to Mother Nature-friendly materials. From counter tops to appliances, choosing new items explore what is sustainable and earth and budget friendly.

Summers spent in Muskoka results in a pile of memories that dance around water skiing, playing in (clear) lakes, fishing (and throwing them back), and roasting various frankenfoods (hot dogs, marshmallows) over a roaring fire pit.

From salvaged trees transformed into dining tables, to recycled glass reinvented into flooring, the recent Interior Design Show in Toronto highlighted some innovative designs developed into functional home furnishing.