I’m busy today doing last minute preparations for the Worn Again Fashion Show, which I’ll be participating in here in New Orleans tomorrow night. I’ve had almost two weeks to turn this pile of old clothes and fabric scraps into two brand new outfits.
If you’re local, be sure to come by tomorrow night to […]

New Orleans, Recycled Goods | 1 Comment »

I was already familiar with the fantastic bedding from Luxury Lab Linens, but I got a chance to meet designer Caressa Allen and see and touch these beautiful linens in person while at the Maker Faire last month.
Her designs range from the romantic to rock n’ roll inspired, and the bold graphic designs, which are […]

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Yesterday Ideal Bite had a great eco-tip for getting rid of junk mail. They listed some free resources that you can use to get your name off of direct mailing lists, including DirectMail.com’s removal service and OptOutPrescreen.com, which enables you to stop getting pre-approved credit card and insurance offers. I’m pretty sure the […]

Sustainable Living, Blogs We Love | 5 Comments »

I know I’ve mentioned before that I’m a member of the Trashion street team on Etsy. What I’ve failed to mention here yet is the fact that we recently launched a group Etsy shop with products from all of our participating members.
It’s only been open a couple of weeks, but we’ve been adding new […]

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I spent part of last night watching The Green on the Sundance Channel. It’s a new regular series of programming dedicated to environmental issues. Some of the stuff they had on last night (which I think was a repeat of programs aired earlier in the week) was really interesting. They profiled a […]

Independent Film, Eco-Friendly Services, Recycled Goods | 5 Comments »

I recently discovered the online boutique Bright and Bold. They carry just what the name says…a huge assortment of bright, bold, colorful & clever stuff. They’ve got everything from candles shaped like fortune cookies to super fun gear for your kitchen to custom high heel shoe chairs. There’s truly something for everyone!
The […]

Boutiques, Eco-Friendly Accessories | 3 Comments »

My classmate, Beth, has the rare luck and fortune to be living and working not too far from the warehouse of the Junk Gypsy Company. Junk Gypsy is the efforts of a family of Texan women (two daughters and their mother) with independent, where-the-road-takes-me spirits who love scouring flea markets and envisioning gypsy lives.
Gypsyville’s […]

Home & Decor, Boutiques, Jewelry | 2 Comments »

I like these 1940s inspired halter tops at ekoCHIC. They’re so perfect for summer!
Designed by Beth Nielsen for her line Vintage Creations, each top is made from recycled vintage fabrics, including some authentic 1940s tablecloths.
Beth strives to make all of her products using eco friendly materials, and she also creates recycled leather handbags and […]

Fashion, Recycled Goods | 2 Comments »

The Etsy Glass Artists Street Team is having a BOGO (buy one at full price, get one 1/2 off) sale, now through this Saturday, June 23rd. This talented group includes glass fusers, glass blowers, lampworkers and stained glass artisans, all working together to help foster a public appreciation for handmade glass art. The […]

Fashion, Indie Events, Etsy Finds | 1 Comment »

OMG… I don’t know that I’ve ever seen someone do such awesome work with seed beads before. I stumbled across Dawn Chastain’s shop on Etsy by accident and fell totally in love immediately.
Take this necklace for instance. It’s taking all of my willpower not to break down and buy it. So […]

Etsy Finds, Jewelry | 3 Comments »