Over the next two months you will be noticing a few additions and improvements to theUncommonGreen.

In an effort to bring a better experience to you we have some plans up our sleeves...

1.  Gift wrapping!  Are you giving a gift?  If so we will be adding different options to gift wrap your purchases, ranging from seasonal, event based (b-day/graduation), and eco-friendly.  More to come!

2.  Improved shipping.  In a world of Amazon Prime and next day shipping we sometimes struggle to keep up with the expectations of having your products to you exactly when you want them.  We will be bringing a few things on board over the next month to meet your needs.  Including: Same-Day shipping options, Faster shipping turn around times, Better communication with you on where your order is and when you can expect it.

3. Community support.  We want to help.  And we hope you do to.  In order to do this we are exploring a few different ways that we can give back, so keep your eyes open for some of the following: Highlights of various organizations we are giving to in our attempt to improve the world around us AND a new blog and product sector, Design-4Good, with the final goal of the products in this arena to contribute to a cause that they visually/physically connect with.

We'd love your feedback and ideas, so please feel free to interact with us on the Blog!

 We just submitted our business to be included on the directory of the non-profit OrganicConsumers.org.

Check out what they are doing to help bring awareness to sustainability and health to the public.  We are looking at different ways to be more sustainable as we grow and are hoping to help out wherever we can.

http://www.organicconsumers.org/

Just finished a great project to round up the year.  Working with a customer a new dining table was designed and made just for them.  Following in the Purlin line's style the top is made from Reclaimed New England Barnwood and the base is all steel angle and square tubing weldment with custom brackets allowing for the legs to be detached if needed for any transportation.

Final Dims:

84"L x 38"W x 30"H

This was a great experience and we were both happy with the result.  If you are interested in this design or working with us to create your own unique piece please let us know!

Pictures are currently on Facebook, check them out there and follow us while you're at it to stay up to date with our latest and greatest.  2011 was a great year of firsts and we have many more planned for 2012.  More on that soon...

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Introducing the Purlin Furniture line.  These pieces combine reclaimed materials along with minimal design of industrial materials to bring elegant functional pieces to your home.  The bases are available in Standard Steel, Brushed Steel, and Stainless Steel; tops are all New England reclaimed barn wood in a Natural or Whitewash finish.

Check out the end table, side table, and coffee table.  These are also available in custom sizes and material combinations which fit your specific needs, just send us an email to start the design process on exactly what you are looking for. 

Check out the first in a line of small accessories that send a message.

The stylized recycle symbol is meant as a reminder to you about keeping it green.  A number of additional small accessories will be making their way to theUncommonGreen, some as a token reminder, and some will be as unique products mean to raise awareness and supporting funds for a variety of causes.  We will be asking for submissions for ideas in the coming months so start racking your brains for causes and simple products you'd love to have!