Who: LABEL – Toronto, CAN

What: Column Dress

Where: LABEL – $76.20

Why We Love It: Sometimes there is nothing more alluring, or more comfortable, than a black tube dress. This slinky column dress by LABEL is fitted in all the right places and flowy in all the rest making it equally fit for casual spring days and sexy summer nights.

Designers Shawna Robinson and Natalie Sydoruk have a knack for designing clothing that got a funky glamorous vibe that’s comfy and casual. Wherever possible they use organic, renewable or reclaimed fabrics like organic cotton, hemp, lyocell, and in this case a jersey blend of 93% bamboo and 7% spandex.

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This past weekend was all about getting organized, rifling through my stack of catalogs, magazines, tear outs, business cards, the whole hot mess that had slowly been taking over my desk. And I am an organized person, but lately have had way too much on my plate to stay on top of things. But I digress. In my fit of OCD, I found the page I tore out of Lucky Magazine with the name of the website where you can make, share, sell or buy laser cut templates, designs or kits (this is the site I referenced on my post about my favorite DIY sites…    It’s PONOKO!! Such a relief, has been driving me nuts that I couldn’t remember the name of it and now I can stop racking my brain to find it. Click to continue »

Who: Plywerk – Portland, OR

What: Plywerk – Custom Plywood Photo Mounts

Where: Plywerk – ranges from $6 – $800 based on size & finishes

Why We Love ‘Em: First saw these on a visit out to Portland, Oregon and were instantly impressed by their streamlined and modern look. Such a great alternative to traditional custom frames.

Plywerk’s custom framing is a sleek and eco-friendly way to display your personal photos and artwork. Simply send them your photos and Plywerk will mount them on their plywood panels. Or order blank panels with a pre-applied PH neutral adhesive to mount your own artwork. Great way to showcase your art. Click to continue »

Who: N:F:P (New Form Perspective) – Beacon, NY 

What: Snap Neck Warmer

Where: N:F:P – $55

Why We Love ‘Em: The worst of the winter is behind us (hopefully), and yet we can’t help but pine for this versatile scarf from N:F:P. Love the wear-many-ways approach to the design. This snappy scarf can be worn buttoned up as a turtleneck, draped as a cowl neck, snapped on the sides for a chic scarf or as a neck warmer by pulling the ends through the slit on the side. Each scarf is handknit from your choice of 100% merino wool or bamboo. Click to continue »

Who: Azuri

What: Azuri Bamboo Pashmina Scarf

Where: NIMLI – $200 regular price, now on sale for $19. Bonus! Get 30% off all purchases at Nimli with promo code HOLIDAY09!

Why We Love It: Dress up any outfit with this thin, finely woven Pashmina Bamboo Scarf from Azuri. Made of a fine pashmina and an ultra soft bamboo blend, this warm and light weight accessory makes a great accent piece either draped around your soldiers or wrapped around your neck (measures 60″x12″). And, since they are available in over 100 different colors, you are sure to find one to match any occasion.  At a sale price of just $19 (only $13.30 with the 20% off!) who couldn’t use an extra scarf or two or three? Click to continue »

Who: Morado Designs; Fairfax, VT

What: ECO Felt Monster Onesie Set

Where: Natural Luxe – $38 (sign-up to The Find for 15% off through 12/31)

Why We Love It: There is just something so endearing about the crooked smile and  googly eyes of this super cute matching set that the little ones are sure to love. Almost as much as having a tee to match their new friend.

These eco and ‘friendly’ monsters are made from recycled felt and filled with 100% natural bamboo stuffing. The onesie is made of 100% organic cotton with a felt monster to match. Even the packaging is eco-friendly, made of recycled content.

The sets are available in six different colors all of which you can find at one of our favorite online stores, Natural Luxe.

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Who: Envirosax – Burleigh Heads, Australia

What: Organic Series Reusable Bags

Where: EcoTobi – $28

Why: We have long been fans of Envirosax, trading in a sea of paper and plastic for a chic 5-pack of reusable bags that goes everywhere with us (yes, even on vacation…..). And now Envirosax collection of reusable bags has gotten even ‘greener’ with the launch of their new Organic Series. The collection features bags made from 100% organic cotton, hemp, bamboo and linen all printed with vegetable based dyes.

The generously sized bags roll up neatly into a tidy little pouch that can be conveniently tucked into bags, purses, glove compartments and even jacket pockets for any unexpected shopping trips. But don’t be fooled by the tiny package, Click to continue »

Who: Elroy Apparel; Vancouver, BC

What: Matsu Jacket

Where: Elroy – was $188.10, on sale for $132.05 (Sign-up to The Find for extra 10% off through 12/31)

Why We Love It: The Matsu Jacket would be a great staple for any wardrobe. Such a versatile piece that works perfectly paired with short sleeves or long, with jeans or a pencil skirt, with a sweater dress or a cocktail dress. The relaxed dolman sleeves, the exaggerated neckline and the figure flattering tie waist hits just the right note of modern femininity – sweet, edgy and timeless.

Designer Leanne McElroy has an amazing ability to construct pieces that are fashion forward and innovative and yet incredible wearable, affordable, all while adhering to core principles of ‘ethical fashion.’ From start to finish, her goal is to create quality, sustainable, fairly traded and beautiful garments, and she definitely succeeded with the Matsu Jacket. Click to continue »

Who: VersAudio; Wayland, MA
What: iPod Nano & iPhone Cases

Where: Vers Audio – $39.99 & on black friday they are offering a 50% off special with coupon code vers50!

Why: You were the first to get and iPod, the first to get an iPhone and the first to clumsily chuck them on the sidewalk…oops. But have no fear, now you can get a ‘beautiful, tough and very renewable’ case to protect your ‘precious.’

The Vers cases are handcrafted from your choice of sustainably sourced hardwoods or mature bamboo. Steel pins in the corners and a UV and moisture resistant finish provide added strength and protection.

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