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Archive for June, 2009

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Hot Diggity Dog

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Striking that perfect balance of quirky and sophisticated, Stray Dog Designs papier mache products were some of the most talked-about pieces in last weekend’s Reclaimed Space showhouse.

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Beauty:

Deep Steep

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Not steeped in the toxic tradition of using parabens, synthetic fragrances, artificial colors, harsh surfactants and petroleum derivatives, Deep Steep will tickle your toes with their trifecta of foot care confections. Give your puppies a treat with the Candy Mint Foot Stick. Full of powerful essential oils that instantly refresh, organic shea and cocoa butters [...]

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Kitchen Confidential:

O for All

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You’re all for eating organic, but sometimes the weekly trip to the farmer’s market isn’t a reality for your schedule, or your pocketbook. Thankfully, the organic food movement has come leaps and bounds in the past few years and now O Organics (found in your local Safeway, Vons, and other grocer chains) has slowly climbed [...]

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Fashion:

Get Checked Out

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Picnic ready and designed to transition from work to play, the Organic Puff Sleeve Blouse from John Patrick Organic is a summer staple that will take you from summer bbq’s to office meetings with ease.

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Kids:

Born in the USA

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Watching fireworks means staying up past bed time, so keep it comfy in this short johns set from Hanna Andersson. Made of long-lasting 100% certified organic cotton, the kids will be able to wear these cute sets long after the last sparklers are snuffed out.

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Fashion, The EcoMan:

Get Your Kicks

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This classic preppy look gets an eco-upgrade with these crisp white low-top sneakers from Autonomie Project. With 100% fair trade-certified organic cotton canvas uppers and an FSC-certified natural rubber sole, these sneakers will have you walking the sustainable walk for only $54.

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Lifestyle, Shop Talk:

From Refuse to Rembrandt

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Careening down the palm-lined streets of Los Angeles, visual distractions abound, mainly in the form of billboards advertising everything from premium liqueurs to summer blockbusters. Sadly, these oversized vinyl creations meet an end that is often far from sustainable, creating bundles of waste whose final destination is the local landfill.

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Kids:

The Wild Bunch

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In those first precious moments of life, sights and sounds are of critical importance to a child’s development. Think of the twinkle in an infant’s eye when you wave a stuffed animal before them, or the way their petite hands sweetly reach upward to grab your finger for the first time.

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Beauty, Shop Talk, The EcoMan:

Eco-Beautiful, Hollywood Style

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There was a point in time when no one thought that “eco,” “beautiful,” “hollywood,” and “style” would ever appear in the same sentence. But alas, the time has come and Lina Hanson’s new book, Eco-Beautiful: The Ultimate Guide to Natural Beauty and Wellness, has arrived chock full of insider tips and step-by-step guides to a [...]

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Beauty, Shop Talk:

Harnessing Your “Chi”

You’d never been one to complain about pampering salon treatments, until you realized the laundry list of harmful chemicals used to create your beautifully “natural” look. But what’s a green girl to do with dry cuticles and chipping nails? Enter Chi Nail Bar & Spa.

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