Who: Naya – New York, NY

What: Ana Peep-Toe Shootie

Where: Amazon.com – $145 in inky blue or in tan at Piperlime

Why We Love It: Yes, we’ll admit we were at first skeptical about peep-toe booties, wondering when they’d be appropriate, but now we wonder how anyone could live without a pair of blue (or tan) suede ‘shooties’… Turns out they are incredibly versatile. Pair with jeans, leggings, trousers and go with or without stockings in just about any season (rain and snow are admittedly tough). The soft pleats of the 100% chrome free suede lend a sophisticated edge. Click to continue »

Who: Lotus Pad; Somerville, MA

What: Eco Yoga Mats

Where: Lotus Pad – $29-$34, on sale for 20% off through December 24th

Why We Love It: After rolling out our yoga mat and watching our nieces jockey for position under the canopy of our downward dog, we realized they might like their own, kid-sized mat. The hard part was finding one. After hours spent searching for eco-friendly alternatives to the toxic PVC* mats that are so prevalent in yoga studios, we discovered LotusPad.

Lotuspad founder, Katy Downy wanted to share the joy of yoga with her young daughter while reconciling the disconnect she saw between the earth conscious practice of yoga and the toxicity of the mats that most people had underfoot. So, in 2007, she began making her own kid-sized eco yoga mats and has since expanded the collection to include yoga mats for ‘adults, yoga bags and a collection of colorful and locally made mat slings to match.

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Who: Earthlust; San Francisco, CA

What: Black Flower Stainless Steel Water Bottle

Where: Earthlust – $18 (Subscribers to The Find get 15% off through 12/31)

Why We Love It: Tis’ the season to trade in your single-use water bottles for a totally chic, totally durable reusable stainless steel water bottle from Earthlust. The bottles are made of a double-walled food grade stainless steel that is 100% PVC and BPA-free.  Even the caps are BPA-free, so you can be sure that this bottle is safe to use time and time again.

The bottles are coated with a non-toxic paint featuring gorgeous nature-inspired designs, most of which are limited edition. The problem is, with so many great designs to choose from, it is hard to choose just one! Click to continue »

Who: miYim; Brooklyn, NY

What: Organic Lovie Blanket

Where: greenward.com; $15.00

Why: Your little ones will get the best of both worlds, a blankie and a stuffed animal all in one with this little 8″ x 8″ square security blanket. Sure to become their favorite snuggly toy. The hard part will be choosing which one, the bunny, the monkey, or giraffe, and, as most moms will attest, it pays to have a back up!

miYim’s blankies are 100% certified non-toxic using dyes made from plants and minerals to dye the untreated, unbleached, 100% organic cotton, so you’ll have the security of knowing that it is safe for baby.

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Who: Loomstate, Rogan Gregory & Scott Hahn, New York, NY

What: Men’s Lowe Windbreaker Jacket

Where: Tobi.com, on sale for $151, (10% off with code ’10GRECHEN’ from greengrechen.com) or opt for the very similar Loomstate for Target Military Jacket, $44.99
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Why: Loomstate’s Lowe Windbreaker is the perfect boyfriend jacket, with that nice and broken in look that is so boy and the oversized front flap pockets that will hold all the essentials so that you can go out completely hands-free. And by ‘you,’ I mean the lady in your life who bought you this lovely jacket….. Made of 65% certified organic cotton and 35% nylon blend, this windbreaker is the stylish solution to the question of what to wear for that in between, not too warm, not too cold, weather.  The versatile design includes a tuck-away hood that can be rolled out for that not too warm, not too cold rainy weather making it a must-have for spring.

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Who: Greenington Fine Bamboo Furniture

What: Orchid Bamboo 6 Drawer Dresser

Where: Home Furniture Showroom, $1050 plus $75 shipping; Available in espresso, caramel or natural colored bamboo.

Why: Type in ‘bamboo furniture’ and you’ll find plenty of styles that would only be at home in a tiki bar…. luckily the tide is turning as is evident with this minimalist bamboo dresser.The low profile dresser is a showcase of the richness of bamboo. It needs no embellishment. Reminiscent of a parquet floor, the alternating shades of Moso Bamboo bisected by horizontal recessed drawer pulls creates just the right amount of visual interest,  elegant, yet simple. Paired with West Elm’s pintuck bedding and you’ve got serenity now.

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Who: Terra Plana, London, U.K.

What: Lauren Bootie

Where: Terra Plana, NYC Store or online at Amazon.com, $79.80

Why: Now is the time to take advantage of the year end shoe sales. And if you are a Northerner, you know that you have got at least another two months of boot wearing weather to take advantage…..sad, but true. These are some of the most comfortable walking boots I have tried. The footbed of recycled memory foam creates the perfect amount of “cush” for your feet. The treads, made of recycled material too, are akin to sneaker treads giving you traction in any kind of weather. This bootie is certainly not short on style, from the slouch of the shaft to the detailed stitching on the toe to the signature neon green stitching on the back, to the red boot pulls that make these easy to slip on and run out the door in comfort. Grab a pair at Terra Plana stores near you, if there are any left…….