Earth Day: 4 Etsy Sustainable Shops

 

Happy Earth Day!  These four Etsy makers celebrate Mother Earth every day with their organic ingredients, sustainable practices, and  eco-friendly materials. I searched Etsy's  thousands of shops.  These four made the cut thanks to their style and what they do for the world. Be sure to check them out.  These small businesses appreciate your support, and just might do a happy dance after each sale.

 

 ~ Bombay Bongo ~

Home of Fair Trade Handmade Jewelry. These one of a kind creations have been handmade by talented low income artisans in India. They create happy and unique pieces!

 

 Kantha Isle Necklace

This Fair Trade layered statement necklace features  upcycled cotton sari fabric. The beads start off as reclaimed wood, then  are covered in the sari fabric.  $78

Bombay Bongo 

 

 

Bead & Chain Cluster Necklace

Sustainably made from the same  repurposed and recycled sari  cotton by artisans in India. $25.

 

 

 Fair Trade Long Necklace 

And for those who prefer a long necklace, this style is made with the same fabric. It is a statement making 74 inches long! $27

 Bombay Bango

 

 Follow The Sun Stone Co.

 The owner and designer, Meg, at this Etsy Shop, loves the beach. It's her happy place. What started as a way to show gratitude to friends with her "strength stones" and sea glass necklaces, soon became a jewelry business. Her success couldn't happen to a kinder person.

 

Her jewelry can be found in New England gift shops and her own Etsy shop . She designs her creations with the world in mind, by repurposing sea glass and found beach pottery.

 

 

 Sea Glass Hoop Earrings 

Each pair is homemade from genuine sea glass and recycled glass beads. The 18K gold plated stainless steel is strong and lightweight. Meg even recycles her packaging materials.

 

Natural Beach Stone Necklace
This 34"-36" long necklace is designed with natural beach stones and recycled glass beads. It makes a beautiful gift for a beach lover. She will get strength from holding onto the naturally mooth stone. It all hangs from a waxed cotton cord. $27

Follow The Sunstone Co. 

 

 

 Beach Pottery Hoops 

Inspired by the sun and sea,  Each pair is made with an unique combination of ceramic beach pottery and recycled glass beads. You may choose natural steel or gold plated. These are the earrings to wear with everything! $26

Follow The Sun Stone Co 

 

 

 

  – Sustain & Heal –

 These beautiful papers are "Made by fair trade certified artisans in Bangladesh with locally grown Jute fiber.  Jute is durable and great for folding—envelopes, envelope liners, couture gift wrapping, origami, drawer liners, wall art and much more. Purchases support childrens' educations, concrete houses, fresh water wells and much more for villages in Bangladesh."

 

I have used this paper many times. It is luxurious, thick, and easy to work with. I must say that it looks gorgeous under a Christmas tree. Your gifts will look even more special!

 

These artisans do one thing, and do it well ~ make paper! These marble papers come in 29 colors One is more lovely than the last one. Prices are 5 sheets for $33

Sustain and Heal. 

 

~ Meadow Soap Company ~

 You will find handcrafted goat milk soaps & solid dish soap in this lovely shop. They create small batch, intentional self-care soaps & gifts. Everything is colored and scented naturally. Goat milk is so good for our skin and body! This shop is not only pretty, it's good for the earth and ourselves. Visit Meadow Soap's Etsy Shop

 

 

Handmade Soap Gift Set
 A beautiful gift of self care for yourself or anyone. It's 100% natural and contains olive oil, raw goat milk, coconut oil, castor oil, essential oils, tallow, and botanicals. Your choices of scents are Clementine, Honey Bee, Pure Lavender and many more. $31

 Meadowwood Soap

 

 All Natural Solid Dish Soap

 This makes so much sense. No plastic involved. Materials: coconut oil, castor oil, essential oils, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, water. You even get to pick your scent!  Priced from $12.98  to $24.98

Meadow Soap Co. 

 

 

Lavender Lemon Bar Soap With Sisal Bag

The scent is said to be both uplifting and calming. It is made prettier with a sprinkle of lavender and jasmine. Gorgeous!

$10

Meadow Soap Co.

 

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Sustainable Style For Earth Day & Beyond

Well, first of all, happy Earth Day. Today's post features all things good for you and Mother Earth. I am happy to share with you these links from businesses who want the best for the world and you and I.

Alfresco Entertaining: It's just about that time to stock up on disposable dinnerware for alfresco dining. Wild Leaf Tableware offers planet friendly stylish serverware.  It's all made from palm leaves. They are very sturdy, too. I have even reused some pieces after washing. They ship free.

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Ann Marie Skincare: If you want to do something good for the planet and your skin, try Ann Marie Gianni wildcrafted skincare. It's all made with  organic ingredients. And it goes without saying it is a clean beauty brand with zero cruelty to animals. Save 20% with Code: EARTH20

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Net Sustain: Net-a-Porter, one of the most stylish websites you will find, offers a platform of over 2,000 styles from fashion, beauty, jewelry, and homeware that are consciously crafted.  I applaud their dedication. 

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Credo Beauty: I just discovered this wonderful website. It features all #cleanbeauty companies like: Tata Harper, Westman Atelier, Oseo and 127 more. Maybe Mom would like a gift card.

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What you cook on matters! GreenPan revolutionized home cooking in 2007, when they introduced the world to healthy ceramic, nonstick cookware. Now is the time to try it (I love my few pieces.) Save 40% sitewide! 

Loving these quality crafted market totes for chic, sustainable shopping at Etsy. 

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If You Care Reusable Paper Towels: To give your sustainable cleaning game a boost, check out this product. Truth: I use way too many paper towels.

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It Turns Out That Homes With This Eco-Friendly Update Sell for More. Can you guess what it is?

Pizza Party: This is the cutest idea for serving pizza. Everyone gets a slice!  This Wood Serving Board  is heirloom-quality fair trade certified arjun wood, that’s sustainably sourced and treated with a food-safe, natural oil-based finish. Now 50% off. A really cute gift.

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Save 40% sitewide at Hanna Andersson! Every Day is Earth Day at Hanna Andersson.  For nearly 40 years, their commitments to organic, harm-free materials, have been dressing children and parents in the cutest way!

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I wouldn't be without my organic vitamins and supplements. I get them from Ancient Nutrition, I trust Dr. Axe. For Earth Day, buy 1, get 1 at 30% off. Use Code: BOGO30

We can all make a difference....together.

Have a beautiful weekend!

XOXOX

Deb

Outdoor Comfort Underfoot

At home, I am a barefoot girl at heart. Though walking on hot pavement or pavers without shoes can be uncomfortable. An outdoor rug can solve that problem, creating a pretty but practical outdoor space. Here's 11 ways to add comfort underfoot.

Callalli Outdoor Rug

Ground your outdoor space in earthy colors and textures. Click through to see the great fringe details.

West Elm

St. Martin Perennials Rug

Coastal chic. This is a truly reversible rug in very gentle tones. It's luxe and lovely enough to use indoors, too Take 20% off with Code: GOFORIT

Serena & Lily

Outdoor Adde Black

Drama is in the details. These rugs are washable!

Ruggable

Handwoven Zandra Indoor/Outdoor Rug

Here's an online exclusive for those who love a neutral look indoors and out. The texture of this style adds interest.

Anthropologie

Wendy Animal Print Indoor/Outdoor Rug

If you can believe, this chic animal print is available in 24 sizes. The grey and white color palette is quite subtle and stylish. And best yet, you wash it with a hose!

Wayfair

Courtyard Royal Indoor Outdoor Rug

Take note Makenzie-Childs fans, this pattern will compliment the Indigo Villa outdoor furniture.

Mackenzie-Childs

Sabrina Soto Outdoor  Rug

This style features a modern sophisticated look.

Now 50% off.

Rugs

Soft Recycled Printed Rugs

A fresh take on a Persian rug for outdoors. The colors are ever so vibrant! On sale now at 

VivaTerra

Ikat Mix Outdoor Rug

Add a little whimsy to your outdoor space. Loving the pops of colors in this style.

West Elm

Kelso Stripe Rug

Soft and serene in charcoal and camel or brown and blue. This one is striped with style.

CB2

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Celebrate Earth Day At ABC Carpet & Home

To celebrate our planet on Earth Day, I am featuring one of my favorite NYC stores, ABC Carpet & Home. The store and their website is fabulous, and filled with inspiration. They believe in makers that create earth-kind objects. In general, their approach to sustainable design supports a healthier planet, home, and individual. Love that!

Get inspired and take yourself shopping at ABC Home

Rugs & Carpets

Let's begin with rugs. They feature in store and online the one of the largest collections of rugs in the world. Alchemy carpets are hand knotted in a fair trade factory in India. Sari silks and wools are upcycled to spin fabric for new rugs.  Every rug is 100% handmade. You just don't find that everywhere. The Essentials Collection is more moderately priced, but also hand made in India. If you are looking for wall to wall carpet, and live in the NY Tristate area, you are in luck, as they are having a 50% off sale! 

Pillows & Cushions

One of my favorite areas in the store. Everything is just so creatively displayed, and of course, handmade. You will just want to plop into a pile of pillows, poufs, and cushions. 

Bedding

Put some love into your sleep sanctuary with non-toxic bedding. These shades of pink are comforting, but you'll find any color that you are looking for. The organic bedding is mindfully handmade in India by local artisans. 

Dining & Entertaining

This department, on the first floor is displayed like a luxurious emporium. A world of coupes, tumblers, cups, carafes, and flutes await you. Not to mention the handcrafted dinnerware made by ceramicists all over the world. The organic shapes and materials are so awesome and appealing. Bonus is that they carry my favorite non-toxic, non-stick Caraway Cookware. 

Furniture

The furniture is all hand crafted from sustainably sourced wood. Choose from custom furnishings and upholstered pieces to vintage one of a kind styles. 

Lighting

A little light here and there, makes all the difference. Their design forward collection is filled with functional works of art.  It's all energy conscious, LED, and made responsibly. From floor to ceiling, these lights are never boring. 

Art & Decor

Featured in this department are fabulous candles with scents designed to bring forth uplifting positivity and calm.  One of a kind vases are handcast inside of balloons. Others are made  in France, and recycled glass bottles are given new life as Phoenician glass sculptured forms.  All of these thoughtful touches make your space a beautiful reflection of yourself.

Jewelry

Jewelry handmade with love. ABC's jewelry  respects exceptional craftsmanship as well as human and environmental rights. Celestial and ethereal, their selection is made from responsibly sourced gemstones and sustainable metals.

 Wellness

"Find a moment, lean into the calm, let go of the thoughts and listen. Your skin and spirit deserve a reprieve." I always linger in this section. It's my kind of heaven. You are instantly calmed by the aromatherapy experience of the non toxic products like "Carry Om Aromatherapy Essence, and 

"Spirit Works Space Essence."

You'll want everything in the Bath and Body department. I found the Alchemist's Kitchen organic CBD balm in fragrances like Lemongrass. The Face Steam and Bath Tea, and all of the intentional objects to aid your well being, are so interesting. 

Natural Beauty

This is another fun department with non toxic natural makeup and skincare. Stocked is olive oil lipstick, Sundays non toxic nail polish, Eve Perez vanilla highlighter, and so many more unique and healthy products.

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