Buy Used

It's great to support companies that make earth-friendly products, but there are other ways to be green. Next time you need a new desk or bed or couch or kitchen table, check out craigslist. I found a cool hand-made stainless steel Room & Board platform frame for under $300!! It was just what I was looking for -- and in excellent shape.

Also, check the free furniture section. Sometimes people just want to get rid of their stuff fast. Furnish your office or cabin with freebies that you can refinish or paint.

In Seattle we have Second Use and the Restore, both salvage shops that sell a variety of items that have been salvaged from schools, hotels, old buildings, and homes. You might find a gymnasium floor or a funky purple booth from a night club or old lockers (my personal favs). I'm taking in my bathroom sink to trade in for someone else's used bathroom sink. Recycle by reusing. It's fun, it's good for the planet, and you might just find some one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture.

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The North Circular Knitwear Company

...from a press release we rec'd from: North Circular Knitwear Company

"Knitted by Grannies; Supported by Super Models"

Launching this autumn, fashion knitwear label 'The North Circular' utilizes the talents of grandmothers and high fashion models to create directional fashion pieces over rich tea biscuits and local gossip. The inspired idea by models Lily Cole, Katherine Poulton, Central St Martins graduate Alice Ashby and entrepreneur Isobel Davies (Izzy Lane Founder) sees contemporary knitwear exclusively made from rescued Wensleydale sheep, with the expert knitting skills of 'grannies, girls. …and a few strong men.

Available exclusively online at: www.thenorthcircular.com the range incorporates a modern range of knitwear pieces that are luxurious yet affordable for fashion savvy individuals, whilst signaling a return to traditional values, and maintaining the Wensleydale breed.



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Green Your Face Routine

Our testers are loving a variety of natural skin care products by Zia, Alba Botanica, Dr. Hauschka, Pangea Organics, Juice Beauty and Juice Organics, and more.
Check out this month's new reviews at Fancy-Green.com.


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Scrapcycling

Read about some cool eco artists today in the Seattle Times. They turn junk into art, they repurpose all sorts of materials into furniture or other useful items.

How about a couch made out of 6400 nickels?

A table made out of scrap wood?


A fancy metal headboard?

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New Reviews on Fancy Green

If you haven't checked out the main site in awhile, it's time to take a look. We've added reviews of organic body products and sun care by Herbal Elements, Avalon Organics, and Alba; reviews of eco-friendly household cleaners by Seventh Generation; reviews of eco fashion by Loomstate and Nau; and many more items.

We've also reviewed some lovely merino wool active wear by Sugoi and a stainless steel water bottle by Earthlust.
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New Reviews on Fancy Green

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The Problem with Health Care

My hair stylist and I have so much more to talk about than my hair, and currently, we're sick of discussing men. We're too busy trying to solve a few of our nation's problems. Here's what we came up with today:

Health care needs to be accessible to all, affordable to all, and provided for free to those who cannot work or become unemployed. How to fund these changes: tax all unnecessary food and beverages. Tax junk food, tax McDonald's and other fast food, tax Twinkies, tax processed and boxed food with sugar in it. Then make some changes in the farm bill -- subsidize fruits and vegetables and regional organic farms. Make healthy food affordable to all. It's not that complicated. But the people who benefit from the current system don't want to change--even if it's best for communities.

Read Michael Pollan's article on how U.S. food policies impact climate, then read his book, In Defense of Food.The more you learn, the more you can get involved.

Write your state reps and congressmen/women!!!!!


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An Afternoon of Slow Living

What a fancy day I've had. I walked downtown from my home to run an errand. I bartered for goods/services. I walked deeper into the city to check out some eco apparel. I walked back home, stopping at the post office on my way. I carried my items in my Mountain Hardwear day pack. I was gone for 2.5-3 hours. I burned lots of calories. I didn't pollute. I didn't waste money on parking. And I got to talk to a nice young couple from Arkansas on the street. A banner day.

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