There is something about artisan jewelry that captures me, but only when it is beautiful and unique. Julia Failey embodies that spirit with her wonderfully designed nature inspired eco jewelry. I am especially drawn to the pieces displayed below, and it was the rose vine bangles that really captured me. Designed and crafted in her Chicago studio, Julia uses sustainable …
Everyday Action Green Websites and Blogs
There are a lot of green blogs out there in cyberspace, and its tough to navigate through the good ones. I have two favorites for just everyday living tips, ideas and creativity to inspire living green in me. Each one is unique and provides me with great eco-inspiration to take action, live green and utilized eco friendly design. They are …
Green Greeting Cards, Notecards and Wrap – Whimsy Press
I don’t always enjoy sending thank you notes and cards for different occasions, but I recently found a small box of blank inside cards with beautiful clean design that just makes me want to write and connect with people. Its strange, I know, but I think there is something to finding that ‘just right’ card that makes you enjoy sending …
Amenity Home – Modern Chic Organic Cotton Linen and Sustainable Hemp Bedding
I just found this great sustainable modern design home collection from Amenity, and I want it. The designs are a perfect blend of modern and eco chic, all made from sustainable hemp and organic cotton and dyed with natural vegetable based dyes. Producing their goods locally (printed and sewn in Los Angeles, CA) and only with eco-friendly dyes and minimally-processed …
Green Reads – Eco Living Books for Ideas and Information
I figured this would be a good time to share with my readers what books I read and refer too. With so much information out there, these are the sources I find to be the most helpful, well designed and put together, all with the eco-minded features I enjoy. These are all easy read, enjoyable books that offer great practical …
Green Lighting by Candle – Beeswax Lightbulb Design
I just had to share when I found these. They are a bit of a curiosity rolled up in a novelty, but they are clever. Made of beeswax and available in green and natural off-white (with more color combination’s coming available), these candles are pretty green to the environment too. The design by Harry Allen is so complete, they even …
Eco Friendly Interior Painting – Green Up Your Redecorating and Remodeling
So you want to paint a few walls in your house, but are wondering how to do it in the most green environmentally friendly way. Interior Decorating can cause a lot of waste and produce harmful vapors, but you can reduce these by examining your options a little closer. Take the simple task of painting a wall, you need a …
Green Up Your Launderd Clothing – Dry Cleaning Re-thought
Ever think what a little tweak here and there to a huge industry such as dry cleaning? There are about 6 dry cleaners just in my one block radius, and they each get enough business to sustain themselves, so it makes me wonder; what kind of impact could a single little change do to preserving the environment? Many of you …
Renewable Cork Barware Set for the Eco Chic Drink Bartender
Given my recent articles on all things cork and organic spirits for green cocktails, it seems only fitting to feature a cork bar set to bridge the two. A fully cork wrapped mixer, ice bucket, wine cooler, serving tray and bartender utensils and accessories such as a strainer, jigger, zester and bottle opener are included in this kit. Not only …
Green Cocktails, Eco-Friendly Spirits and Organic Liquors
When going to the grocery store nowadays, its easy to find your favorite foods and produce in an Organic alternative. Several coffee chains are are migrating over to organic beans, so what about other beverages? Slowly making head-roads, Organic spirits and liquor are now finding their way into your favorite night spots. Just make sure not to pollute your organic …