stuff I saw and liked in saturday's globe and mail

In honour of our Earth Day celebrations, here are some eco-friendly finds from this past Saturday's Globe and Mail.  

Urban Tree Salvage:  This Toronto company takes advantage of the 9000 trees that are removed from the city annually and uses this old-growth wood to make great furniture and accessory pieces.  I've always wanted a huge harvest table made from reclaimed wood and these folks just might be the answer to my prayers.  Because so many of these trees have been growing in challenging environments, the resulting grain patterns are really unique and beautiful.  I'm also quite partial to the live edge Maple serving platter.  It's purdy.  Good on them from saving these great trees from the mulcher -- for once urbanization might work in your favour!

Green Is Black:  Here's a great store on Yonge Street in Toronto offering chic (gasp!) eco-friendly clothes by cutting edge designers.  Stuff like this little black dress made from 2 vintage trouser coats and this Lottie Wrap dress.  They've also got great bags -- some made from candy bar wrappers that they apparently can't keep on the shelves.