Wednesday, December 9, 2009

The 12 Days of Christmas by Carlsbadistan.com

The Crew over at Carlsbadistan.com choose the Maku Carved Candle holder as one of their favorite gifts of the season. We are stoked to come in at #9 on their annual Christmas list!

You can get the Maku Carved Candle Holder and lots of other eco-friendly gifts for the holidays on the Maku EcoShop!


The ultimate accessory to your organic living space: Dinner by candlelight, aromatherapy indoor or out.

A handsome accent to any environment with the natural elegance of the Maku candle block. Made of 100% repurposed teak from Indonesian architecture of yesteryear, the Maku candle block is available with the Frangipani carving in the following sizes:

Maku Teak Candle Blocks:
3″ × 8″ – holds 3 candles
3″ × 16″ – holds 5 candles
3″ × 30″ – holds 10 candles

And don't forget to use soy candles!

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Recycled Bike parts = Cool Chrismas Gift for your Favorite Cyclist

Check it, being a cyclist and budding triathlete (in training for a couple of Ironman races this spring) @ashwest thought these clocks, bowls, bracelets, and bottle openers would be perfect for the EcoShop.

The newest item today on Maku Furniture EcoShop is a brand called Resource Revival out of PDX. These guys take old bike parts and make some bitchen things!




Bike Chain Bowl Recycled Revivial’s artists created this gorgeous bowl from the most unlikely medium, recycled bike chain. With a great weight and classic shape they are perfect on an entry table for your keys etc. the end of the day. 10" diameter x 2" deep





Hybrid Wall Clock Recycled Revival made this wall clock from a recycled bicycle sprocket and recycled computer hard drive. A great gift for computer or bike lovers, or both! AA battery included. 7″ × 7″



Bicycle Chain Frames he ultimate gift for the cycle lover! Recycled Revivals classic frames have been praised by critics from coast to coast. Made from recycled bicycle chain with an easel back/stand. Stands or hangs vertically or horizontally.

Available in 2 size 4×6 inches or 5×7 inches

Monday, December 7, 2009

Rainy Night in Carlsbad = Earthopoly on the Maku EcoShop


There are not many nights living in Carlsbad that could be considered blustery and on the chilly side. But as the first solid storm of the season rolls through, not only are we on Storm Watch 2009 (LOL!) but we decided to break out the newest addition to the Maku Furniture EcoShop - Earthopoly.

Earthopoly is a game celebrating Earth, one turn at a time! Players become the caretakers of wondrous locations around the planet, then increase their property value by collecting Carbon Credits and trading them in for Clean Air. AAHHHH!

It’s all fun and games until someone gets sent to the Dump! So choose your token, (all made by nature of course!), and advance to Go Green.

EARTHOPOLY ROCKS!