Is Green The Only Color OutThere?

The country is having a love affair with the "green" movement. This movement has touched every aspect of our culture including interior design. Protecting the environment doesn't mean we are stuck living with the same old stuff forever. There are ways to redecorate our homes without adding to the landfills.
Recycling is a simple solution. You know the old saying, "One woman's trash is another woman's treasure". Donating your gently used furniture to resale stores like Goodwill helps on many levels (you get rid of your sofa and get a tax deduction, someone else gets a great buy and you support their mission).
Have the old sofa reupholstered. If the style is still good and but the fabric is wearing out, have it recovered. You know it fits in your room and the family finds it comfortable. You only have to choose a new fabric (easier than choosing a new style and a new fabric). If the prospect seems like too much work, hire a designer, that's what we are here for.
How about a Swap Meet? Replace your family room sofa for the one in the living room. Trade with your best friend. She gets your sofa for 12 months (or forever) and you get hers. Create a furniture lending library in your neighborhood or with a circle of friends. This can work with artwork, accessories, rugs. What fun to be able to update your room every year for very little expense and save the planet at the same time.