#Beauty Kartel

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Only mood lighting is acceptable in a living room.

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Loving our latest acquisition by the talented South African artist #Mankebe Seakgoe, lit by the Kartell Cindy lamp in platinum.

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I have been productive in the last couple weeks. More productive than I’ve been in a long time, and yet I still feel drained and unaccomplished. I guess I should feel proud that I’m getting stuff done and remind myself that there are lots of good things happening; but it just kind of … doesn’t reach the part where my brain decides to release some goddamn endorphins. I’m hoping that being in the new place will feel liberating and maybe ease some of the relentless persistent sadness I’m feeling. Y’all, I’ve got the morbs. Depression/grief/trauma sucks.

On a brighter note, I found furniture. First, there was a mid-century vanity complete with mirror in mint condition that I snatched up from my local thrift store. The item is unmarked and likely mass-produced, but in decent shape nevertheless and the (cosmetic) repairs I’m currently working on are minor.

To make things easier, I begrudgingly re-activated my Facebook account and realized that a) Marketplace is still the easiest way to get rid of all the crap you don’t need and b) there’s lots of good stuff for cheap. My first find was a gigantic Safavieh area rug from their Kenya collection. It’s bright and delightfully textured and a lot and I can’t wait to lay down on it after a long day.

My second find was a round dining table made of teak, sold by a wonderful retiree couple from a neighboring town. They were sweet and funny and helpful (not to mention their absolutely beautiful apartment), and the table is in immaculate shape, especially considering it’s older than me.

Third I found a Danish teak side table made by Trioh (and there’s even a matching coffee table available from a different seller, which honestly is just too good to pass up). The side table itself is in great condition.

Lastly, I finally found a pair of dining chairs, and at a steal to boot. They’re Maui by Vico Magistretti for Kartell, and while they were not in good shape anymore, fixing them up has been fun and challenging altogether. Plastic is less forgiving than wood, but triple 0 steel wool has worked well for me so far. (The same seller I got the chairs from also has a beautiful Mission-style leather couch made of red oak, and while it’s totally out of my price range I’m considering the splurge).

I’ve noticed again how much I enjoy working with my hands. The monotony and precision of the task calms and distracts me, and it serves as a good reminder that the effort, elbow grease and dedication I’m putting into things will eventually pay off.

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Vybz Kartel & Likkle Vybz - My Love Fi You Lyrics

Vybz Kartel & Likkle Vybz - My Love Fi You Lyrics I'll do sexies and everything, your pu**y's my medicine I'll fuck his menace and I'll give you everything Nuff gyal try take me away, fry up But all those who try to fail that must be embarrassing My love fi you can't done My love fi you can't done My love fi you can't done My love fi you can't done My love fi you can't done My love fi you can't done My love fi you can't done My love fi you can't done All dem want do a take people man Innocent girl nuh want set a program Head nuh lift the cup fi nuh man goose If you call back to where she a come from Your man a take care of you like that Run bitches fi make sure say you hot Dem a try running fi get where you got Dem a some different type a rat but Dem a some different type of idiot Ya mad gyal always a get got I just be a fuck, she get big gyal flop Insect spray fi all, she get but We a come from far like Mercury to Pluto She can't tip inna your shoes like... where you go That must be embarrassing My love fi you can't done My love fi you can't done My love fi you can't done My love fi you can't done My love fi you can't done My love fi you can't done My love fi you can't done My love fi you can't done My money fi you can't done 'cause it all up We a come from far like stars love Expensive some gyal work Starbucks This a real life money, dem a warm up Birkin bag fi that boya So me buy ten fi a start up Walk in closet till a gyal done walk up Say a drive past dem man a laugh so true beauty Small bread so me put inna jewelry You a diamond, some gyal a ruby You a diva group up a money a move with Dem a fuck and dem can't see a Cupid Bitches is stupid And dem could just see a things dem losing Anything I do you win and improving Flawless moving, you me choosing My love fi you can't done My love fi you can't done My love fi you can't done My love fi you can't done My love fi you can't done My love fi you can't done My love fi you can't done My love fi you can't done Read the full article

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Cinema Lens Test - Panavision Primo, Panavision SS, Leica Summilux-C, Cooke, Fujinon Premier MKH from KARTEL on Vimeo.

Cinema Lens Test Panavision Primo Panavision Super Speed MKII Leica Summilux-C Cooke S4i Fujinon Premier MKH Zoom Lens 18-85mm T2.0 Fujinon Premier MKH Zoom Lens 75-400mm T2.8

This is a non scientific test that I did prio to a commercial shoot for a beauty product. My goal was to get a better idea of the overall feeling of those lenses by testing: Skin tone representation, detail, flares, fluorescent tubes glow, mix light and sharpness at maximum aperture. I was going whit the Panavision Super speed but my conclusion is that the Primo seems to have all the characteristics that I like in the SS without the SS default. The SS are very hard to focus at full aperture, harder to find focus in flares and since those lenses been around since the 70's they miss the mark a bit. Also the SS focal lenght lens size varies a lot . But I might get 2 or 3 on set since the price of the SS rental is super low. The Cooke S4 vs the Pana lens as a very similar skin tone representation, it's normal when you know that Cooke created the S4 to replicate the Primo look. The Leica Summilux-C are precise, sharp and still pleasant for the skin tone but, on my point of view, they are not a good choice for my project. I would end up using ultra con diffusion to smooth those lens when I can get that velvety look right away with the Pana Primo. Very please with the Fujinon Premier Zoom lens. For a commercial I wanna be tight on the focus and that zoom is tight all the way. It seems like it might vignette a bit on the Alexa at 3.2K so be aware. The 75-400 is a beast and it keeps it focus and sharpness all the way. I love the fact that with 3 or 4 lamp you end up with a very glamour shoot when you combine the large bokeh and the flares. I know that the overall video is 35 min but I want the viewer to see as much aspects of the lens as possible. Thanks to my crew, Jessica Flynn and Mels Camera Montreal!

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Vybz Kartel - Try Love MP3 DOWNLOAD

Vybz Kartel - Try Love MP3 DOWNLOAD #VybzKartel #TryLove

The super-talented Jamaican reggae and dancehall musician known by his stage name, Vybz Kartel makes a comeback with a sensational track named “Try Love” Apparently, this is his newest song that came out a few hours ago, so listening to this banger is putting yourself in a good position of being a music head. What’s more, you are going to like this soothing song, it’s beautiful and catchy and…

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We had the pleasure of interviewing Alison Sudol over Zoom video! London-based, American singer-songwriter and actress Alison Sudol releases her autobiographical new album Still Come The Night via Kartel Music Group. Formerly known under the moniker A Fine Frenzy, this intimate album is an impassioned effort that signals the welcome return of a unique artist, a powerful voice armed with candid lyrics and authentic musicianship. Written and co-produced by Alison with London-based multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer Chris Hyson - half of adventurous collective Snowpoet - Still Come The Night owns its intimate sound to the backdrop at Giant Wafer studios, situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, nestled between sheep fields in the Welsh countryside. Chris recruited Welsh twin brothers Lloyd and Alex Haines on drums and guitar and engineer Alex Killpatrick to join them at Wafer. There they worked together from morning until midnight, writing song after song, creating a hushed intimacy and sense of space among, even, the many layers of songs with their subtle harmonies and intricate instrumentation. While making the core of the album (those four songs were written by Alison while isolating at her friend’s farm with her partner), she just found out she was pregnant when the world suddenly stopped, filming on Fantastic Beasts - the movie franchise in which Alison stars as Queenie Goldstein - had been indefinitely suspended, the tour with Goldfrapp postponed, and for some reason she couldn’t taste or smell anything. The mood in London was strange, tense. No one knew how long this thing would last, and the risk for pregnant women. There, without any wifi, set with the changing seasons and the quiet solitude of their borrowed cottage as the backdrop, the first songs of her intimate and introspective yet powerful, poetic record came quickly and quietly. London went into lockdown. Days later, they lost the baby. When Alison began writing Still Come the Night, she knew that she wanted to make an album to process the different stages of grief that she and her partner experienced with the loss of their first baby in pregnancy. This new album spans the emotions of Alison’s journey, from the exhilaration of early love into the tightrope walk of excitement and uncertainty of pregnancy and ultimately through the complex and mysterious landscape of grief. Now based in London, Alison Sudol is an American singer-songwriter, musician, actress and video director. Having released three critically acclaimed albums under the name A Fine Frenzy during which she toured with Rufus Wainwright and opened for The Stooges at SXSW. Making her comeback to music as Alison Sudol in 2018 she released two EPs, Moon and its follow-up, Moonlite both co-produced with Yard Act and Gruff Rhys’ producer Ali Chant, and featuring Portishead’s Clive Deamer and Adrian Utley and John Parish. Her acting credits include the Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them franchise and the critically acclaimed TV series Transparent and Dig. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com . www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #AlisonSudol #StillComeTheNight #FantasticBeastsAndWhereToFindThem #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

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Some of Ethical & Eco-sustainable Furniture Brands & Companies

Some of Ethical & Eco-sustainable Furniture Brands & Companies

Eco-friendly furniture is a design trend for a sustainable meaningful life, existence, and gratitude to nature and creation by protecting the natural environment, using harmony and balance, favouring natural materials, can be recycled and reused, orient to sustainable and heritage thinking, bring beauty and pure, invisible energy to life. Those who choose a minimalist lifestyle and are grateful to nature, see it not only as a question of ethics and responsibility, but also highly aesthetic because of the sophistication that nature bestows. Its aesthetic is characterised by minimalist details, emulating the real elements of nature, bringing the spirit back to equilibrium and imparting peace, prosperity and ultimate happiness. Whether you're looking for a cosy 100% recyclable lounge chair or a reclaimed wood table with lots of character, there's a sustainable furniture brand for you. Here are some of our favourite eco-friendly furniture companies that are conscious of their environmental footprint, focused on the ethics of their supply chain, and create beautiful pieces. Several national and international institutes study and promote research on environmental protection, dictating useful guidelines for companies which seek the esteem of those who are attentive to eco-sustainability. 

Among the most important certifications, in the national and international panorama, in the field of eco-sustainability, for example:

The FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) Certification

The Greenguard Certification

The OK Biobased Certification

The CARB Certification

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

Cradle to Cradle (C2C)

SCS Indoor Advantage Indoor Air Quality

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS)

LEED Certification

Why is fast furniture not satisfied ?

Lower quality: Fast furniture may be cheap and convenient but it’s designed not to last. Most fast furniture is made with particle board, which not only doesn't last but is almost impossible to repair or refurbish leading to a wasteful cycle of buying and throwing out.

Overproduction: Fast furniture trends have become more frequent and seasonal and brands are trying to keep up by producing more. The problem is that most factories have been built to produce large quantities to make a profit. As a result, fast furniture brands make way more products than the market demands, resulting in extensive waste of resources.

Landfill waste: How many times have you seen furniture left on peoples’ curbs saying “free?” probably countless times. Millions of tons of furniture each year from a variety of materials in many of the items makes them hard to recycle and most of them end up in landfill.

Exploitation of natural resources: Wood is one of the most widely used materials in furniture, and the increasing global demand for low-cost timber threatens the world’s natural forests. The deforestation caused by illegal and unsustainable logging contributes to biodiversity loss and worsens the effects of climate change

Use of Toxic chemicals : Fast furniture manufacturers use glue, paint and stain, wood finishes and chemical retardants which contain toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde and chlorinated tris which pose serious health risks such as cancer, thyroid disease, decreased fertility, lower IQ, and other harmful health effects. As 50%  of our time is spent indoors, exposure to these chemicals may have lasting effects on our health more than we realise.

Ethical issues: As with fast fashion, fast furniture supply chains have major ethical issues. Companies make these items in developing countries with different employee ethics that allow for lower pay and longer working hours. Additionally, workers have to deal with harmful sawdust and carcinogens released in the manufacturing process.

List of 20 Ethical & Eco-sustainable Furniture Brands:

Giorgetti  

Lago

Porada

Kartell

Ecobalanza

Avocado

Emeco

EcoFurnix

Floyd

Medley

Ikea

Etsy

Outer

Savvy Rest

Masaya & Co

Sabai

Vivaterra

Maiden Home

West ELM

Goodee

1. Giorgetti

Giorgetti is today one of the excellences of made in Italy design that has made sustainability a fundamental value, through a consistent Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) plan. The company statement reports that the wood used for the manufacturing of its products comes from controlled cultivation forests, the trees to be felled are selected with strict criteria and immediately replaced with new trees. Environmental sustainability standards are also taken into consideration in the choice of paints, all with a low content of chemical solvents, as well as in the packaging of the goods, where polystyrene has given way to recyclable cardboard. For the production process, in the logic of circular economy, the company transforms the waste of wood processing into energy that feeds the internal heating system of its plants. 

2. Lago

The production process of this company shows clear influences coming from the production and commercial philosophy of bio-building. The Lago factory is the symbol of the company's commitment to the respect for the environment and the constant effort to protect it. An example is the Lean Thinking principle, adopted by Lago, which suggests an efficient, sustainable production method that requires non-impacting materials, with high quality standards, in the production phase, and that reduces waste and the quantity of raw material used. The use of solvent-free, water-based paints that avoid the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) allows for better air quality in production environments and maintains a low level of pollution (internal and external). The company has obtained the ISO 14001 certification, demonstrating its desire to plan its business according to the principles of environmental sustainability and circular economy.

3. Porada

Porada works with solid wood, transforming it with craftsmanship into iconic objects for the home. The company philosophy proposes furniture accessories made with precious materials and designed to last over time, as well as to survive the succession of industry trends. The company has long demonstrated its interest in respecting sustainable production standards. The wood being processed comes from certified forest areas of the French Burgundy, the packaging material of the finished products is 100% recyclable cardboard, the use of plastic material in production is minimal. Within the manufacturing plant, Porada has built a photovoltaic system that provides 100% of the energy needed, with a consequent significant reduction in CO2 emissions. The energy for the internal heating system is provided entirely by the combustion of processing waste, making the company entirely self-powered.

4. Kartell

“Kartell Loves the Planet” is the industrial manifesto with which Kartell, a leading Italian company, intends to underline its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The passion for excellence that has guided Kartell's development since its origins has led the brand to focus on environmental respect and attention to eco-sustainability practices. The Kartell product is a timeless product, born with respect for ecology, destined to occupy museum galleries and collectors' heritage, at the end of its life cycle. The raw material used by Kartell is often entirely recyclable and finds new life thanks to industrial regeneration processes. Research and technological development make it possible to identify increasingly (and more easily) regenerable and non-impacting materials. Based on this production culture, Kartell develops its products and packaging. The entire production process chain sees the company committed to respecting sustainability protocols. To be highlighted are the investments of this company in technological and process innovation, aimed at the research of creative solutions and new, more performing and increasingly eco-friendly manufacturing materials.

5. Ecobalanza

Ecobalanza is a Seattle company making boutique and ethical upholstered furniture on-site using traditional techniques. The handmade furniture features natural and recycled materials that are non-toxic, with no polyfoams or composite wood with formaldehyde. Ecobalanza uses wool as a flame barrier, rather than chemicals. The company also sources eco-friendly fabrics (such as GOTS certified organic cotton) from its women-owned textile partner, Two Sisters Ecotextiles, located close by in Seattle. Couches feature hardwood frames that are sturdy and sustainable, made with FSC certified Alder and Western Maple. Ecobalanza uses sustainably harvested organic GOLS Dunlop latex to pad cushions. Inner wraps are made with certified organic merino wool for natural flame resistance. Traditional practices such as hand-tying steel coils with jute fibre cord help to make the furniture strong, comfortable, and sustainable. Ecobalanza only uses zero VOC wood stains and finishes. If you want a more stain-resistant couch, you can choose recycled polyester upholstery and Green Shield stain resistant treatment or leather (vegetable-tanned and free of heavy metals, as certified by the German natural textile association IVN, Germany’s fourth-largest farming Biokreis association, and ECARF Institute of the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation). Ecobalanza offers a Couture Collection and can make custom designed couches, sectionals, loveseats, ottomans, and more. The idea is to make furniture you’ll love and that will last for generations to come, which is why Ecobalanza offers a lifetime guarantee on the frame, springing and structural craftsmanship of every EcoBalanza sofa, as well as a 10-year warranty on latex cushions, and a 5-year warranty on kapok cushions (though both can last far longer).

6. Avocado 

Avocado is a member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council and offers some of its favourite eco-friendly mattresses (for humans and pets). The company also offers a small range of beautiful bed frames, end tables, and dressers, made with reclaimed or FSC certified wood, though, meriting a mention on this list. Avocado is a certified B Corporation and one of the most ethical furniture brands around. The company uses materials free from heavy metals, formaldehyde, solvents, and other troublesome chemicals, and uses a zero-VOC sealant on its furniture. Thanks to Avocado’s smart designs, these pieces have no unnecessary handles, knobs. This means there are fewer components that can easily break, get lost, or that require glueing. Avocado is an ethical workplace, offering a variety of employee benefits. It is also a 1% for the Planet member and CarbonFree® Partner, offsetting 100% of emissions from shipping and factory operations. In addition, Avocado donates 2% of annual revenue (not just profit!) to EcoHealth Alliance, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners and others. The company also has a range of other charitable and sustainable initiatives and donates over 90% of returned items. that earns it top marks from us! While best known for their mattresses, Avocado Mattress has expanded to offering sustainable furniture. This non-toxic furniture brand is determined to maintain environmentally conscious, ethical, and sustainable business practices. They manage every part of the production of their organic, natural mattresses, from the wool to the latex – owning the farms that they come from and ensuring that they are both sustainable and ethically sourced. Along with the mattresses customers can shop bed frames, dressers, night stands, and dog beds. All of their furniture is ethically made in Los Angeles, where this brand focuses on traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology. You won’t find any nasty, VOC-emitting (volatile organic compound) glues or finishes in Avocado Mattress furniture.  Avocado was started in Hoboken in my home state of NJ. In the 6 years since its creation it now spans both coasts. With stores now in California and Washington, Avocado offers bedroom furniture and accessories that let you and the earth sleep easier. The whole production process is controlled by them. From the 200,000 animal sheep farms in India to production in California. They highlight all this in their own impact report. 

7. Emeco 

Emeco was founded in 1944 as a result of a commission to make non-corrosive, fire-resistant, and torpedo-proof chairs for the US Navy. So, if you’re looking for robust furniture, this is it! Nowadays, Emeco offers this classic 1006 Navy Chair (built to last 150 years at least) alongside a range of other items, including some beautiful bar stools, desk chairs, dining chairs, and shelving, all made from recycled and reclaimed materials. These materials include recycled aluminium from post-consumer soda cans and post-industrial manufacturing scrap. This metal has a significantly lower energy footprint than virgin aluminium but is just as strong. Other materials include cork, sustainably harvested or locally reclaimed wood, recycled PET (from water bottles and such), and glass. In 2010, Emeco made a 100% recyclable and recycled chair from 100 post-consumer bottles in collaboration with Coca-Cola. Excitingly, Emeco has even invented its own materials, including Eco Concrete made with recycled glass bottles and calcium sulfoaluminate cement. This material is great for outdoor furniture as it is weather resistant, and it uses significantly less energy to process and fire compared to regular cement. Other Emeco concoctions include Reclaimed Wood Polypropylene made with plastic scraps from factory floors and sawdust from lumber yards. In addition to using sustainable materials, Emeco uses VOC-free clear coat anodizing finishes on aluminium furniture and low-VOC finishes on wood pieces. The wood pieces are made by local Amish craftsmen while metal pieces are made in-house in the company’s LEED-certified family factory in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Some of the upholstery materials leave a bit to be desired, though the company does strive to use recycled leather, polyester, and other sustainable materials. Check listings carefully if you would rather avoid synthetics, leather, or conventional cotton or wool. Emeco is very transparent about its environmental product certifications and commitments. The company also runs an energy efficient factory with LED lighting, renewable power, and water conservation courtesy of specialised welding machines. While designs are created to minimise waste, any that does occur is reused or returned to recyclers. Products are shipped using 100% recyclable packaging materials and Emeco offers a chair-to-chair recycling program for plastic and aluminium furniture.

8. EcoFurnix

Eco-friendly furniture is a design trend for a sustainable meaningful life, existence, and gratitude to nature and creation by protecting the natural environment, using harmony and balance, favouring natural materials, can be recycled and reused, orient to sustainable and heritage thinking, bring beauty and pure, invisible energy to life. Those who choose a minimalist lifestyle and are grateful to nature, see it not only as a question of ethics and responsibility, but also highly aesthetic because of the sophistication that nature bestows. Its aesthetic is characterised by minimalist details, emulating the real elements of nature, bringing the spirit back to equilibrium and imparting peace, prosperity and ultimate happiness. It's great that the ECOFURNIX brand has taken on this leading mission. The ECOFURNIX is a circular eco-furniture trademark. This leading brand always aims to develop and support people physically and mentally in harmony with natural living space and environmental benefits. Products bearing the name of ECOFURNIX are researched and developed (R&D) by the ALLHOME DESIGN, one of the minimalist interior design brands with a full line of home furniture products including from Shelves, Tables & Chairs, Bed & cabinets, Scenery & Decoration, Integrated compact unit & versatile Utilities, Office furniture, Child-rearing, Family health & living space amenities to Gifts and Handicrafts. The price of the product is extremely affordable and the quality is excellent. Ecofurnix's products come from recycled, well-reusable woods (e.g. pallets, old wooden houses, native plants, recycled MDF, HDF, bamboo, rattan, cork, sedge…) with clear origins. improve, preserve and maintain activities from traditional craft villages.

9. Floyd 

Floyd makes beds, sofas, tables, storage, and accessories that are modular and sustainable. The company manufactures its products in the US using American grown wood that is mostly Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified. This helps to cut emissions associated with transporting raw materials, and helps preserve forests in other countries. Floyd operates with the ethos that “furniture should be made for the home, not the landfill.” This is why the company uses smart designs where individual pieces can be replaced or fixed if they break. This simple, stylish, modular design also means that many of the pieces, such as the Floyd bed can be easily converted, such as from a Queen to a King size (or vice versa). By 2025, Floyd has committed to launching a Resale and Refurbishment program, ensuring 70% of material comes from either recycled or renewable sources, minimising packing materials and eliminating single use plastics, and using 100% FSC certified wood across all products. The company also measures, discloses, and is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its supply chain.

10. Medley 

Medley is a California based furniture company that uses sustainably sourced, eco-friendly materials to hand build well designed, sturdy and modern sofas, sectionals, storage, accent chairs, dining, office, and bedroom furniture, pouffes, benches, and ottoman, accent tables, and more. The company favours alder hardwood frames and certified organic Dunlop latex cushions with responsibly sourced down filling, but also offers CertiPur-US® poly foam cushioning at a lower cost. The company doesn’t use harsh chemical treatments or fire retardants, and uses zero-VOC glues, natural jute webbing, and organic fabrics in furniture linings. There are several organic fabric choices available for upholstery and most of the materials are Oeko-Tex 100, GOLS, GOTS, or Greenguard Gold certified. There is some wool in some Medley furniture, mostly as an upholstery fabric and filling for chairs and sofas. This wool is Oeko-Tex 100 certified and comes from well cared for sheep. Medley uses kiln-dried alder for its furniture frames and solid maple and walnut for tables and other (as well as some bamboo). The hardwoods are grown in the US, FSC certified, and treated only with non- or low-VOC waxes and stains. For drawer bottoms and sides of storage pieces, Medley uses lightweight FSC certified, low-VOC CARB 2 compliant plywood. To polish furniture, Medley uses Daddy Van’s mixture of natural beeswax, carnauba wax, and olive oil. The polish is USDA certified bio-based, odour-free, and free from unpleasant VOCs. The company is very transparent about materials and happy to answer questions via email or phone. Medley makes every item to order, so delivery can take a bit longer than an off-the-shelf model. It ships to every US state and Canada and can ship to almost anywhere else in the world. It offers a lifetime warranty on alder hardwood frames, and most sofas do not require assembly (with the exception of those with longer legs). The company offers a 100-day trial and free returns. Medley wins extra points at Leaf Score because for every tree used to make its furniture, the company plants three trees in partnership with the National Forest Foundation. A single alder tree can make around three Medley sofas or one large sectional, according to the company, and the trees used in Medley furniture can take 25-40 years to mature. Founded in 2005, Medley Furniture is handcrafted in California using eco-friendly materials such as American hardwood from FSC-certified suppliers, bamboo, foam created using either natural latex foam (certified organic by The Global Organic Latex Standard), or polyester foam certified by CertiPUR-US, and more.  Medley aims to create furniture that you will bond with for years to come. They offer furniture for the whole house made from a variety of natural materials; bamboo, Alder, organic dunlop latex, natural wool, and it’s even polished with beeswax. With Medley you know your furniture came from the ground and will make your house feel like a home.Sustainability: CertiPUR-US®-certified Foam, FSC-certified forests, Made in the USA, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Wool.

11. Ikea 

IKEA has committed to only using plastic based on renewable or recycled material by 2030. The company phased out all single-use plastic products from the global home furnishing range in January 2020. Other products will be made with biobased plastic from renewable sources like corn, sugar beet and sugar cane. You may also have noticed an increasing number of plant-based foods in the IKEA food hall and market in recent years. This is part of the company’s move to promote more sustainable lifestyle choices. For us consumers, the trick is to only buy things you actually need and to choose the most sustainable products. This largely means sticking to simple softwood items made with pine wood from sustainable sources. Other good options include outdoor furniture made with acacia, a durable and rot-resistant wood from FSC certified plantations. Interestingly, IKEA has acknowledged that unsustainable consumption is one of its biggest challenges and has committed to figuring out ways to prolong the life of its products and make them easier to repurpose, repair, reuse, resell and recycle as part of the circular economy. The company as a whole has adopted ethical hiring practices that are inclusive and diverse, and it runs a variety of employment and education programs focusing on youth, people with disabilities, older adults, and migrants, refugees, and women who face barriers to entering the workplace.

12. Etsy 

Etsy offers some amazing, unique, eco-friendly, sustainable furniture in its Reclaimed Furniture category. You can find real bargains here, and your purchase supports small business owners. The only downside is that these smaller scale operators don’t have splashy environmental reports and sustainability goals neatly laid out for potential buyers, so you’ll often have to ask about the exact materials and finishes used in each piece. This Etsy category has a lot of turnover, with one-off pieces popping up nearly constantly and going just as fast. Creative furniture makers offer driftwood coffee tables, oak barrel wine racks, live edge coat stands, unique headboards and doors, all manner of woven raffia chairs, benches, tables, and more. Materials most common in this category include salvaged lumber, fallen logs, driftwood, pallets, and upcycled metal such as iron piping. Given that these materials come with various potential safety concerns, you’ll want to have a clear idea of what you’re buying before finalising a deal. In general, I’d steer clear of any items intended for babies or small children. Unlike new furniture made and sold in the US, these one-off items are not subjected to rigorous safety testing or testing for heavy metal contaminants.

Two good places to start are Reclaimed Wood USA and Urban Billy. These US-based sustainable furniture brands use reclaimed materials to make farmhouse inspired furniture for the modern home. Another nice thing about Etsy Reclaimed is that these small scale operators typically work to order and out of their own homes or studios. This means less waste and fewer overheads associated with big factories and large runs of items that may go unsold. If you’re able, try to find local sellers. This helps to keep carbon emissions low and means you’re more likely to get a piece made with materials that grow near to you. Happily, though, Etsy offsets all carbon emissions associated with shipping! Many of the sellers also donate a percentage of sales to charities.

13. Outer

Outer will make you fall in love with your backyard all over again. The sustainable furniture brand offers a range of durable, comfortable, and sustainable outdoor furniture pieces like sectionals, outdoor dining sets, tables, fire pits and accessories like outdoor rugs and bug shield blankets. Outer considers every element that goes into their products for durability, environmental impact, and comfort, ensuring their pieces meet exceptionally high standards. To ensure quality their teak, aluminium and wicker sofas and chairs have a 10 year warranty, while their cushions, teak & aluminium dining tables and chairs have a 5 year warranty. As Outer values circular design their entire outdoor sofa sets are recyclable at the end of their use. The frame is made of aluminium, foams can be easily shredded and repurposed as carpet padding and every plastic used falls into international recycling codes 2, 4, and 5.   To further their sustainability efforts Outer is  certified Carbon Neutral and part of 1% for the planet.

14. Savvy Rest

Virginia-based brand Savvy Rest offers sleek, modern sofas, loveseats, and armchairs made of organic fabrics, natural latex, sustainably-sourced maple hardwood, and zero-VOC stains. Savvy rest allows you to customise almost every aspect of each piece including fabric (organic cotton, organic hemp, or a blend of the two), fabric colour, seat cushion firmness and arm height to suit your individual style. The furniture pieces are designed with people and the planet in mind and don’t contain chemical flame retardants, formaldehyde glue, metal coils, particle board, plywood or veneer. Savvy Rest is both an employee-owned company and a certified B Corp which means it has higher social and environmental standards than the average business.

15. Masaya & Co

This sustainable furniture store creates handcrafted, handwoven furniture in Nicaragua using hardwood grown on their reforestation project, which manages over 1100 acres of trees. This sustainable furniture brand’s range includes armchairs, barstools, beds, bed frames, benches, bookshelves, credenzas, desks, dining chairs, dressers, lounge chairs, love seats, nightstands, ottomans, rocking chairs, side tables, sofas and stools. Each time you buy a product from Masaya & Co, they plant trees. So far, the company has planted more than 900,000 trees and currently employs 150 artisans in the region. 

16. Sabai

When it comes to style, comfort and sustainability, Sabai truly sets itself apart in the industry. Ethically made in North Carolina, Sabai sources 90% of materials locally including FSC-certified wood, and Certipur-US certified foam. Sabai believes in closed-loop solutions and that’s why their furniture is made from upcycled water bottles. The brand makes eco-friendly sofas, sectionals, loveseats and ottomans that are affordable, easy to assemble and are both modular and customizable. You get to choose the cushions, fabric and legs that will be used and the final product will be shipped to you in as little as six weeks. Sabai aims to reduce the 12 million tons of furniture waste Americans create every year. Through their Repair Don’t Replace program, they offer repairs and replacement components so that their pieces can keep being used for longer and stay out of landfill. They also have a Closed Loop Program that buys back old Sabai furniture, refurbishes and sells the pieces and gives the owner 20% of the revenue. Sabai makes going green simple. With a curated selection of environmentally friendly furniture for the living room, they help remove the decision overload that comes with a lot of brands. This comes with the added benefit that all their items come with replaceable parts. Keeping your furniture pieces feeling fresh and new for as long as you want. And when you are ready to move on they offer the Sabai: Revive Program. With Sabai: Revive you can purchase a refreshed second hand sofa and have your old one picked up for 20% of resale price. Sustainability: replacement components, trade-ins/revive pieces,sustainable materials, FSC certified, Made in USA, local materials.

17. VivaTerra

VivaTerra is an online shop dedicated to bringing an eco-friendly lifestyle to every part of your home decor, furniture, and more. While Viva Terra carries a wide range of furniture from suppliers with different values there are plenty of non-toxic pieces, furniture made with recyclable materials, and more. 

18. Maiden Home

Founded in 2015 by Nihdi Kapur, Maiden Home offers handmade furniture. They span the east coast with Designers in New York and the craftsmen in South Carolina. On their website you can purchase pieces for both the dining room and living room. This includes sofas, sectionals, stools and chairs. Their website also shows you their entire production process broken down to the fabrics. This is the type of radical transparency us green folks like to see. Sustainability: Made in USA; made-to-order, responsibly sourced, CertiPUR-US® & GREENGUARD Gold certified pieces

19. West ELM

“Good for people, good for the planet” is a mantra that West Elm runs on. Despite their substantial collection of furniture, 95% of their pieces are handcrafted in house in their Brooklyn studios. Their sourcing of sustainable cotton saved 2.3 billion litres of water in 2019. Sustainability: FSC certified materials, made in USA, Fair Trade, eco-friendly materials, gives back, Greenguard gold standard.

20. Goodee

Started in 2017 by brothers Bryon and Dexter Peart; they looked to create a marketplace that empowered niche artisans and environmental brands alike. It has a wide array of products from kids to outdoor. Its furniture selection offers products from brands such as Emeco and Ecobirdy among others. In 2020 it published its first impact report, outlining Goodee’s environmental and social goals. One highlight is that 97% of their products are sustainably and ethically sourced. Sustainability: Certified b corp, showcases indigenous crafts, Carbon neutral shipping, impact report.

(This article is compiled from diverse sources and disclaimer of liability)

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Kya bamba sound the realest dubplate

> Co-produced by Pyret, Don Zilla, Waana Brothers, Tobi Loyal Hustle and Triplet aka Dr Dreplo aka BarterthanditallibanmanįOLLOW GRINGO ON INSTA: KIDGRINGO (4get about Facebook this shit makes no sense at all :D )ģ LATINUM + NUTTY NEITHAN - WALK 2 WORK DUBPLATE RMXĦ SUPERDOZE + MO BAMBA - KABALAGALA INTERLUDEġ3 NUTTY NEITHAN - KWATA ECCUPA GRINGO RMXġ7 BUJU BANTON – WALK LIKE A CHAMPION GRINGO RMXĢ3 Mr MANKWA - I WANNA FORNICATE DUBPLATE BAILE RMXĢ6 BUSY SIGNAL - REAL GYALLIS GRINGU BAILEGQOM RMXĢ7 SUPERDOZE - SOLOLA BIEN DUBPLATE GQOM RMXĢ8 BLAQ BANDANA - PITA PATA DUBPLATE GQOM RMXĢ9 BLAQ BANDANA - PITA PATA DUBPLATE REGGAE RMXģ2 LAUREN SANDERSON - FAKE LOVE COVER GRINGO RMXģ3 DA AGENT - FASTEST RAPPER IN AFRICA INTERLUDEĤ1 VYBZ KARTEL - RAMBO KANAMBO GRINGO RMXĤ3 FIK FAMEICA - TONSUKUMA GRINGO TWAZIKOZE RMXĤ5 FUTURE FAMBO - BLOODCLAAT SONG GRINGO RMXĤ7 STEFFLON DON + WILEY + IDRIS ELBA + SEAN PAUL - BOASTYĤ8 MAGNOM + FEFE BUSSI - KAMPALA WHINE GRINGO RMX So this mix features well famous artistes like Nutty Neithan, Vampino, Feffe Bussi, Fik Fameica, John Blaq and Uganda's latest sensations Hitnature and Fresh Kid, as well as extraordinary mainstream-unknown talents like Ratigan Era, Superdoze from Congo, lyricist Blaq Bandana and the legendary Mr Mankwa from wayyyyy back in the 80s.Īm wishing you guys a lot of fun with this weird mix up - play it loud in your neighborhood, share it with your friends and help us spreading this huge and beautiful but hidden treasure box from da "Pearl Of Africa" - East African Dancehall to the wooorld we say!!!! These songs deserve to be heard world wide Recorded at Kleiderschrank Studios Kansanga, Nyege Nyege Studios Bbunga, East African Records Kabalagala, Statement Studios Makindye, Arnest Beats Makindye and Masters Studios Ntinda / Kampala Uganda in 2017-2019 He’s like, “Yo, we’re going to Paris, if you guys want to come out, you should come out.” We stayed there with B and Jay for two and a half or three weeks in Paris.Yes friends + family: finally this is my new mix "Gaman Juice" - I've spent about 1year recording dubplate specials n creating exclusive relicks of some of Uganda's best, biggest, or most exciting underground dancehall and hip hop songs. These people are busy as hell, so he would always let us know what’s going on. From that night, Jay kept saying, “Stay close.” Young Guru, God bless the man, one of the realest guys ever, made sure he kept me and Cool in the loop. When it was done, she played it three or four times, and she’s like, I love this, this is great. There was one record that Cool kept saying, “Yo, Dre, don’t leave there without playing him ‘Salud!’” So after he played a couple Beyoncé duet records, I was like, “Yo, can I play you one more?” It was just the beat, but he was like, “What the fuck? You wait until the end of the night to play this shit? You crazy?” I was like, “I got a hook idea.” He’s like, “Lay that shit.” As I was laying it, Beyoncé walks into the studio. Towards the end, he started playing me records that him and Beyoncé cut. He invites us over, and in a 10 or 11 hour span, we cut around five or six records. Keep feeding me.” After a couple records, we gave him one song that he loved so much he was like, “You in L.A.? Come over.” We’re in Miami right now, but we’re gonna be in LA immediately I’m booking flights. We emailed it to him, and I reminded him about that time he told me, “Yo, before we send this to anyone else, I’m gonna take your advice and hand deliver it to you first.” He emailed right back after he heard it, “This shit’s crazy. Cratesishigh: So probably eight, nine weeks ago, Cool and I started sending him ideas.

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Luar Spring/Summer 2022 by Nico Kartel

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Vybz Kartel - Beautiful Human (Official Video)

Vybz Kartel – Beautiful Human (Official Video)

Vybz Kartel – Beautiful Human (Official Video) Vybz Kartel doesn’t seem to stop dropping music videos as he presents the one to “Beautiful Human” shot by Xtreme Arts. Watch below.

[girl-of-many-fandoms]

Can you do a Deacon kay x reader.

Plot idea (if you don’t like it just one of yours thanks). Reader is a operator for another team that gathers intel for them. But the team needs help on gathering intel. And they are surprised that it’s reader. (Deacon knows or not up to you). Thanks love your stuff made me stay up all night once I discovered you)

Assistance

Pairing: Deacon Kay x Reader

Warnings: none

MASTERLIST

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"Los Blancos has managed to stay off of our radar for quite some time and we have little to no information on them so I brought in rienforcements" Hicks and the rest of the S.W.A.T. team were gathered together

Your heels hitting the tiles beneath you echoed throughout the room drawing the officer's attention, to say that they were shocked to see me would be an understatement

"Long time no see"

They all took turns in pulling you into their embrace, each hug tighter than the other, that was until it came to your ex Deacon. Not wanting be rude he lightly wrapped his arms around you and you inhaled his strong colonge, instantly feeling at home in his arms

You pulled away before you drowned yourself in his touch, the rest of the team didn't know that you and Deacon were a thing and they never got to find out as you got a promotion and were relocated to the Intelligence Division

"Alright we'll have all the time to catch up after this case"

Hicks brought us back on track and you filled them in on the drug kartel operations so that they could get the job done

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After a long days work you were now seated in a bar with the team. Everyone was in their own little world, taking a sip of your beer you locked eyes with the devishly handsome silver fox sitting across the table

"You look beautiful" your cheeks heated up at his compliment

"You don't look too bad yourself" downing his whiskey he placed the glass on the table and tilted his head in the direction of the door. Taking the hint you got up and followed him outside

The cool breeze brushed against your exposed legs making you wish that you had worn jeans instead of the flowy mid tigh dress. Your heart thumped in chest as Deacon towered over you, his brown eyes taking in your beauty, he was mapping out all the littlest details of your face

"Do I have something on my face?" the longer he stared at you, you felt yourself shy away from him, uneasy you took a small step back but he placed his hands on the small of your back bringing you back to him

"No, I just missed you" smiling you held onto his biceps enjoying the moment you two are having

The city of Los Angeles was wide awake around you, cars driving by, civilians going on about their business, drunk and sober alike but all that didn't matter as you and Deacon re-aquainted with each other on the sidewalk

"You could've told me you were being relocated Y/N"

"I know Deac, I'm sorry I just ended things between us without a proper explanation, I didn't want you to be worried about me while I was undercover"

"Undercover? Wait is that how you got your intel on the case?" nodding Deacon scoffed, all this time he wondered what he did wrong or what he should've done to keep you in his life

"David"

"All this time I thought that I wasn't good enough, hell I thought that something was so wrong with me that you not only broke up with me but you left the team. Three years later you show up again only to tell me that you were sent undercover in one of the most dangerous gangs in L.A." removing himself from you he took a couple steps off to the side to cool off

"You should've told me"

"I couldn't and you know that, Deacon leaving you behind wasn't easy, I was hurt but I still had my job to do just as you had yours" he knew you were right but he was still hurt by the way you disappeared in the middle of the night only leaving a note on your pillow for him to read when he woke up

"For what it's worth each day that I was away I kept thinking about you. Not a day went by where I didn't beat myself up for accepting this job, at that time I wanted to try to do something else, I was stupid for leaving you like that" placing your hands on his waist you looked up at him, Deacon couldn't stay mad at you. Cupping your face in his hands he closed the gap between you two

Your lips molded together in a tender kiss, you missed his kisses so much. You melted under his touch as you both lost yourselves in one another after all this time. His lips were like drugs, addictive and he was your dealer

Braking apart for air he pressed your foreheads together, his breath fanning against your face as he spoke

"Can we start over?"

"I'd love too"

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Credits:  MILA ., .::Nanika::., .:Soul:., Beauty Kartel, Opale ., Sassy Sweet Poses, VENGE, Witch)o(Craft, Xxxtasi Blogspot https://aerwolf.blogspot.com/2020/05/a-new-friend-for-shark-week.html Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/aerlinniel_vella/49940014197/in/dateposted-public/

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Ciara x Harlem’s Fashion Row by Nico Kartel