earth-friendly fun

As an avid supporter of reusable bags, I was so excited to discover these eco-friendly vintage-inspired totes from Friendly Matter.

Made from 100% natural cotton canvas with so many fabulous vintage label designs to chose from. At $14.95 a pop, you can't go wrong.

Also from the same maker, is the adorable Rabbit Kinney line.
Offering organic clothing for women, children, and babies along with other fun eco-friendly goodies.

My favorites are the eco-plush animals, made from 100% soy bean fiber and 100% kapok stuffing (a sustainable rainforest crop).

P.S. KCRW supporters receive an additional 10% off.

lama love

A friend recently sent me the link to Lama, a fantastic new online boutique, and I fell in LOVE!
The story goes like this:
"Once upon a time, a young interior designer and her delightful doggy companion moved north from their L.A. digs to Oakland, CA. Working day after day at her desk in San Francisco, the girl came to a very important realization. 'I'm supposed to be doing something else with my life', she thought. So, out the door she went. Influenced by her love for design and passion for travel, the girl decided she would search the world for beautiful objects that were dreamt up and created by others who shared her fanaticism for the fabulous."

And so she journeyed to Latin America and discovered many beautiful things made by both ancient artisans and modern designers. A year later, the girl and her doggy launched Lama, Latin America in the Modern Age featuring pieces from her travels and works by Latino artists in the U.S.

Teapot with a Cold
Hand glazed, painted, and knit by Lola Goldstein. Imported from Argentina.
I squealed when I saw this because it is so freaking cute!

Pink Lady Pillow
Made by design duo Coty Larguia and Eugenia Troncoso in Argentina.
I love this whole series of illustrations on 100% cotton pillows. Perfect for a child's room or an interesting design element anywhere in the house.

Pig Grain Shoulder Bag
Handmade in Guatemala from recycled grain bags and hand-woven Guatemalan fabrics.
A bag with a pig on it made out of recycled materials?! Does it get any better?

Gato
100% cotton, baby safe with soft button eyes. Made in Buenos Aires by Sope de Principe. Imported from Argentina.
I want to squeeze him! So adorable & there are other animals available also, but the cat is my favorite.

no mom, i'm not pregnant

But, I am that annoying aunt who always buys eco-stuff, educational toys/games, and lots (& lots) of books for my cute niece & nephew. My favorite site for really cool & unique baby/kid gifts is Progressivekid.com. They offer a wide selection of organic & recycled items and everything is healthy & non-toxic. How cute is this organic bath bag? A great gift for a new bambino.

They also have a blog! Click here for their thoughts on living green & progressive parenting.

An excellent source for progressive kids with progressive parents!

image credit: Progressive Kid