Artful Eco-Friendly Table Accents


Epicure / March 14th, 2011
coasters from Modern-twist
Eco-friendly table accents from Modern-twist are printed with food-grade silicone.

If you’re an organic foodie dedicated to cultivating a sustainable table, then you’ll love the products from Modern-twist. Founded by Kat Nouri, a mother of three who’s passionate about nutrition, spirituality and organic farming, the company produces place mats, table toppers and coasters that are free of BPA, latex, phthalates and other harsh chemicals, making them as eco-friendly as they are beautiful. A believer that what you eat on is as important as what you eat, Kat collaborates with independent artists and designers to bring art to the table by printing her company’s accents with food-grade, hand silk-screened silicone. Given her upbringing—her father was a world-class athlete and produce importer and her spiritual mother has a PhD in nutrition—her commitment to sustainability is no surprise. Modern-twist products start at $16 and are available online or at boutiques around the country. For more information, visit its Web site.

Modern-twist's founder, Kat Nouri, collaborates with artists to create the designs of her durable, easy-care, eco-friendly table accents.