New York Times, Home Section, September 8, 2005

Personal Shopper

Eco-Deco, for a Greener House
It's getting easier to be green, at least at home. If you thought "ecofriendly" design was only for the Birkenstock set, it may be time to take a second look. Some new furnishings and paints are as stylish as a pair of Jimmy Choos.

Last year Anthony Cochran, an interior designer, and Jesse Johnson, who has a degree in environmental management, introduced the sleek Q Collection, which uses natural materials. Their ceramic garden stools are glazed clear, without harmful colorants.

Th Sophia Sofa, from Q Collection, is 96 inches long and has cushions stuffed with down and feathers harvested from free-range ducks.