Who: Yellow Owl Workshop; San Francisco, CA

What: Cityscape Stamp Set

Where: Yellow Owl Workshop; $30 for a set of 5 stamps. Other sets include Winterscape, Landscape & Seascape.

Why: Technically this falls under the “TOT” category, but these stamps are made  for kids of all ages. With these stamps by your side, all you need is a sheet of butcher block paper or a grocery bag to make stunning wrapping paper.  Or create your own unique note-cards, gift tags, even artwork.  (We are thinking of the Winterscape set for our holiday post-cards….) And when you are ready to share, the little ones can join in the fun and let their artistic energy flow.

The stamps are made of natural rubber and reclaimed maple boxed in a birch for the stamp case in keeping with designer Christine Schmidt’s eco-ethos. In addition to creating modern stamp sets, Yellow Owl Workshop is more widely known for their collection of  hand printed notecards, wedding invitations and prints for the home using non-toxic water based inks and 100% Post-Consumer recycled paper.

Who: Madison & Grow; Los Angeles, CA

What: Elizabeth Moonbeam on Cream Wallpaper

Where: Feel More Human, two 27″x 15′ rolls for $300. Note, we did see these on sale for 40% off at EcoHaus in-store, but not online-may be worth a call…

Why: Because you are tired of plain white walls, because you seek a little more pizazz and because wallpaper is finally cool again (and in this case eco-friendly).

The Elizabeth print is so visually intriguing, I am completely spellbound by this wallpaper. Up close the pattern is very organic, like scales or scattered petals, but as you step back,  the geometric pattern emerges and yet does not over power the room. For those seeking to amp up the drama, try this print in the hot pink and dark grey combination.

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