People have been using fashion to make a statement for decades, but it can often be difficult to know what statement you're really making. Often times the statements are simply a reflection of personality, "I'm fun and funky" or "I want to stand out from the crowd". Using style to make simple statements is fine, but so often we miss the opportunity to say more. Thanks to Read More
Not sure where to start in the search for sustainable style? Howdini is here to help. "How to shop for organic clothing" is just one of a number of Howdini videos aimed at helping green consumers make greener choices.
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Via Nativa Imports, Inc. works directly with independent artisans, community based collectives and non-profit organizations, enabling crafts people responsible for production to earn a sustainable living while preserving their traditional lifestyle. Along with artisans we create fine design and sustainable wood jewelry straight from... Read More
Ever stop to wonder about some of the harsh chemicals used to make some of your favorite performance gear? Do you wonder if traces of those chemicals are left behind to slowly leach into your system over time, countering your efforts for a strong healthy body? These thoughts ran through the mind of Atayne founder Jeremy Litchfield at the end of a run when he noticed red... Read More
Since 1996 Erbavia has been been creating luxurious natural products for mom and baby. The brainchild of Robin Brown and wife Anna Cirronis, Erbavia creates luxurious products, free of the harsh chemical fragrances, detergents and additives. The natural luxury of Read More
Napa Valley is well known for its wonderful wines, but the fruit of the vine is used to make other luxurious products as well. It also provides a common thread in the Napa Soap Company line of 100% natural soaps.
The all natural soap from Napa Soap Company is created using as many locally sourced... Read More
Every week it seems like we're hearing about the harmful effects of some chemical found in everyday items we've been using for years. From harmful chemicals in our soaps, to BPA in bottles, there is always something to keep an eye out for.
With all the concern about what is in the products we use everyday, it is especially important to know about the products we give to our children. From... Read More
Sisters Kris and Kim Nations have combined their talents to bring you Kris Nations Jewelry. Often inspired by friends and family, each individual piece carries its own individual personality and flair.
Browsing the collection, it becomes evident that natures beauty has found its way into many pieces. Forms of peacocks, butterflies, leaves and wildflowers have all found their way into various pieces.... Read More
Terra Plana has made great strides in their efforts to rethink the shoe. Each design is assessed against multiple standards of sustainability to insure that each pair of shoes is taking a step forward. Among the variety of sustainable practices used, Terra Plana makes use of recycled elements in each and... Read More
Chances are, if you've spent any amount of time on a cruiser bicycle, you've dropped and or lost a thing or two somewhere along the way. Keys or credit cards from your pocket, a cell phone that didn't land so well, or perhaps some change from your pocket. These types of incidents are what lead to the birth of Beatrice Holiday... Read More