Trending Now – Warming Up in Winter

October 29, 2011 by Jenn Flynn-Shon
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It’s no wonder all of us are thinking about warming up with some eco-friendly fall and winter finds this season, with snow in the northeast and lower temperatures country wide we’re already shivering.  The seasons are not immune to climate change and this year it feels we skipped right over fall.  But regardless how brisk the [...]

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Warming Decor Ideas for the Eco-Friendly Home

January 8, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

It’s chilly and dreary outside right now. This, to me, is all the more reason to decorate my home with vibrant, warm colors to keep up my mood. I love these eco-friendly housewares by EcoEtsy members for that purpose… Recycled cotton woven rug by ReWovenDesigns Contemporary Circles Design Mirror by BululuStudio Balsam Fir filled Sachets [...]

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Greening Your Home for Autumn

November 7, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

With the plethora of colors outside now as the seasons change, how can one not be inspired by the natural scenery around them? When you get the hankering to begin decorating your home for autumn, keep in mind the beautiful housewares that EcoEtsy offers. With these items, you can mimic the beauty of nature right [...]

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supplies feature: sea glass

August 8, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

After seeing the beautiful sea glass in this week’s themed nomination, I just had to do a feature on team ecoetsy members with sea glass supplies in their shop. Sea glass has such an organic, natural look to it; I just love working with it, myself. CANDY GUM DROPS PLEASE Lake Erie Beach Loose Genuine [...]

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green green gah gah: day two

October 23, 2007 by Kate @ KnitStorm

There are some fantastic recycled, trashion and organic baby clothes on etsy, I have to say. Bright colours, unique designs, good value, and green as all get out. I love it. Two personal favourites are: Salt Water Taffy Felted Baby Booties, by onemetaldog, $20. Infant pixie hat in recycled fabric stripes, by sweetpepita, $24.

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green green gah gah: day one

October 22, 2007 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Green living must be tough when you’re a new parent. Heck, survival must be tough when you’re a new parent! So, this week, we’re going to help you out by doing a series on green products for the baby! Think organic clothes, skin- and earth-sensitive soaps, swings, and toys. Today’s feature is cloth diapers. Yes, [...]

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Portland, I’m yours

September 24, 2007 by Kate @ KnitStorm

I think there must be something in the water in Portland, Oregan. Maybe it’s extra-filtered by all those coastline sand dunes? I have no idea. All I know is there are some great Portland-based etsians out there — many of whom you can find, by the way, by doing an etsy search for pdx — [...]

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The paper towel must die!

September 22, 2007 by Kate @ KnitStorm

I recently posted about handkerchiefs on etsy. I understand they may be a bit of a leap for some people — can you say hayfever? — but surely nobody can argue for the necessity of the paper towel. I’m right, aren’t I? No one needs paper towels for anything! Nothing! There is nothing that can’t [...]

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i love vinyl

September 10, 2007 by Kate @ KnitStorm

… repurposed: Warped Wall Pocket by RetiredRecords, $12. Black Vinyl Choker also by RetiredRecords, $10. Basic Black Roman Record Cuff by EyePopArt, $12. Groovy Black Vinyl Lapel Pin by GroovyVinyl, $9.

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Product Spotlight: Rewrite Mini Notebooks

September 6, 2007 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Just because I’m trying to be environmentally-conscious doesn’t mean I don’t like pretty things. I love pretty things. But a clean world is pretty too, right? That’s a rather circular way of introducing you to these fantastic little notebooks by remake, a San Francisco-based shop that makes notebooks and the most beautiful, dainty little labels, [...]

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