Why Even a Vegetarian Loves Pancake and Franks

I've waxed poetic about letterpress stationer Pancake and Franks before, but now that they've added a wedding line, it's time for Adoration: Round 2. Made with 100% recycled paper, these crisp, modern designs are enough to make me tell my hubby it's time we renew our vows. Here are just a few of the designs I love most...

Object of My Affection: HandmadeNaturals Organic Birdie Tees

I adore the super cute birdie designs on the organic baby and kiddie tees sold at Handmade Naturals' Etsy shop. All of the fabric, including the base tee, is certified US organic! Love.

You Know What Sounds Amazing?

A day at the spa. Siiiiiiiiiggggghhhh. I'm dying to check out the gorgeous and green Solage resort and spa in Calistoga (Napa). In addition to a totally irresistible menu of spa services, the resort features solar panels, locally handmade soaps and bathroom amenities, nontoxic cleaning products, locally grown, organic produce, eco flooring and paints, and drought-tolerant plantings. Plus, it looks impeccably, luxuriously designed. Seriously. Check out the website.

Also. There's a bar. I'm just sayin'.

Want some global green spa options? Check out Treehugger's article on the World's Top 5 Greenest Spa Escapes.

In Which I Narrowly Escape the Clutches of a Fanny Pack

Each and every time I take the doggers for a walk, I go through an annoying ritual of stuffing poop bags, keys, and cell phone into whatever pockets I might have and cross my fingers that I don't return home to find that my keys (or phone) have fallen out somewhere along the walk. Frankly, what I need is a fanny pack. And frankly my dear, I don't give a damn, because if you ever catch me in one you have my permission to covertly snap a video and post it on YouTube with a snarky heading.

Luckily, thanks to Fleurville, it might not come to that. I'm digging their cute lil' MicroPod bag, which comes in the company's nylon-like Re-Run fabric made from recycled water bottles. It's the perfect size for my dog walking needs and at $28, it won't break the bank.

Phew. That was a close one.

Amenity and Branch Home Sales!

I've raved before about the great organic and hemp linens that Amenity offers...now you can get 30% off the entire site (including sale items!). Enter 2009 at checkout. Expires 2/1/09.

Need other sustainably made goodies for your home? Get 25% off at Branch by entering DCBRANCH at checkout. Excludes furniture and sale items.

2009's Great Sale Kick-Off

Happy New Year to all! Hope everyone had lovely holidays and enjoyed some well-deserved time away from work.

It's sale time! Lemme know what you score! I'll take Edun's silk cami above for $34 (with final sale code FINAL25) at Fashion Ethic...

Beklina: 20-50% off!

Fashion Ethic: Up to 75% off! Take another 25% off final sale items with code FINAL25.

Kaight: 25% off with code WINTER SALE.

Modify: 40% off with code SAVINGS.

For those of you across the pond:

By Nature: Up to 70% off!

Fashion-Conscience: Up to 50% off!