Cheryl Terrace was the first eco-designer to participate in the renowned Kips Bay Decorator Show House She created a remarkable “living” wall of greenery.
Terrace’s sole proprietorship interiors practice, Vital Design, Ltd., was founded in 1997. A graduate of the New York School of Interior Design, Terrace is guided by traditional design education infused with her interests in sustainable, responsible materials and systems. Her style is pure and organic, advocating a clutter-free, stress-free house that appeals to all the senses. “I love showing people that they do not need to sacrifice luxury or beauty to be environmentally thoughtful,” she says.
As green design has hit mainstream media, many publications have taken notice of Terrace. Her work has been featured in Domino, Robb Report, In Style, and Interiors. She is negotiating a book deal to describe her philosophy and design approach to more readers, and will soon host an eco-entertainment TV show.
102 West 85th Street, #2G
New York, NY 10024
212.799.1540
www.vitaldesignltd.com
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My latest spring bedroom update: A breath of fresh air!
Hurray, we made it! The vernal equinox arrived last month and spring is finally here — and I’m in my element! I adore a big spring clean in every sense of the word … breathing fresh new life into everything from my bedroom to my outlook.
People have recognized the vernal equinox for thousands of years with cultural rituals and traditions surrounding the coming of spring. The early Egyptians oriented the Sphinx so that it points directly toward the rising sun on the day of the vernal equinox. While I can’t top that, I am quite happy to bid farewell to this especially brutal winter; I feel like one of the little buds on the trees that are aching for the sun! So I usher it in very consciously with my own spring equinox rituals …
1. Change all the bedding from winter’s heavy comforters in browns, reds, and oranges to lightweight blankets in creams, greens and blues mixed with some turquoise and orange for pop! In my bedroom’s latest spring-green incarnation, I used:
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- An antique quilt as a wall hanging.
- Eco-friendly bedding from Gaiam, ABC Home, John Robshaw and High Dessert Naturals.
- New sheers around my canopy bed in a hemp/silk/organic cotton blend, from PickNatural.com.
- Rugs in natural wool and silk, from Loomful of Hues.
2. “Wet-wash” everything, even cashmere, instead of dry cleaning — using gentle shampoo or eco-friendly laundry detergent, and chemical-free reusable dryer sheets.
3. Go all-out with nontoxic cleaning and weed out old stuff that’s broken or no longer serves me.
4. Open the windows wide and let my home breathe in the fresh clean air. Spring is my favorite time to deeply breathe in nature’s fragrances!
5. Lighten up personally, too, by eating fresh spring foods and doing conscious breathing techniques (Nauli breath is great for detoxification), Sun Salutations, and maybe a little emotional spring-cleaning!
Happy new beginnings!
Cheryl
A little Madness in the Spring
Is wholesome even for the King.
– Emily Dickinson
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Reinvent Your Bedroom for Spring
Cheryl Terrace, Eco-Designer, Vital Design, Ltd.
