DW-Sustainable Design Area

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There is a new area for sustainable design at the Designers Walk. I just installed a large rug with the generous help of Ed :-) and some koi wallpaper.

Check out some pictures. Yes, that green colour is the colour of the walls....

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Mandy Saile said…
Wow, those green walls are quite the odd choice in colour aren't they, yikes, ha ha:D But your carpets and wallpaper look beautiful against anything and any colour.
May 28, 2008 at 10:26 AM
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