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Weeks back we discussed the delightful scents and overall loveliness of Lush’s deos. And how could I possibly have forgotten to post on one of my favorite shampoos! I am singing in the shower these lyrics:

I o-la-la-la-la-la love luscious Lush “lemon-lime margarita shampoo adds shine and body to fine hair…  It’s this saucy, sassy, salty shampoo! BIG combines shine-enhancing citrus juices with the beautifying, hair-buffing impact of sea salt and genuine sea water for a body-building regimen your

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Recently I wrote about inspirational Yoga Wisom.  Now I’m tuning in again for this video which talks about the philosophy of wholeness, and defines all types of yoga.

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Found on the Yoga Channel in StumbleUpon! StumbleUpon is fun and sometimes inspirational source for gems on the web. I find both the buddhism and yoga channels to be a serendipitous source of ancient wisdom.

When you have time, please check SU out and sign up, we’d […]

I have always loved pandas, ever since I was a baby, and was happy to discover a bit of feel good news about the giant panda in China this week via the uplifting cute-overload blog.

Pictured here is a painting of a baby panda I worked on for a project my partner and I wrote called Sustainability Illustrated. We hope it translates well in Chinese.

It is times like this when innocent creatures of our […]

Starting this weekend the UC Davis Design Museum opens a new eco-exhibit:
Designing with Conscience ::: A Sustainable Fashion Symposium ~

The Design Museum’s concurrent exhibition, Fashion Conscious, will display modern and wearable designs by established and up-and-coming green designers. This exploration will focus on the two most salient points prevalent in contemporary eco-fashion: the use of new materials that claim to be better for the environment and the reuse of existing materials.

Lately I’ve been reading Liz Lark’s 1,001 Pearls of Yoga Wisdom ~ Take your Practice Beyond the Mat. In fact, today as I picked up the book for a burst of inspiration I came across this Ralph Waldo Emerson quote:

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment”

And as I was reading this in the morning over tea, blackberries, honey and toast, life became miraculously better with another burst of yogi wisdom in my cup of Yogi Tea with a charming quote on the teabag tag reading:

“The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment.”

Indeed we try!

 

Code Pink would like you to reclaim Mother’s day with ways to donate to suffering mothers and their children in Iraq.

Code Pink shares the mothers day inventor from 1870~Julia Ward Howe’s Mother’s Day Proclamation

Arise then…women of this day!
Arise, all women who have hearts..

Have you heard of Rescue Remedy?

Well, they say it is Yoga in a Bottle and many a holistic health practitioner will tell you the same. I like the idea of flower essences formulated to rescue someone all tied up in knots. The remedy claims to have “become every woman’s emotional ally for its calming and centering energy and is now relied upon by people around the world to provide unconditional support during demanding times.”

The site graciously offers tips on how to unwind in a bind with what they call: Cool, Calm and Relaxed:

Shown here is a feature from Crow Clothing a new online eco-boutique with a socially responsible mission. I find the Crow Clothing links very interesting. I see a commitment to environmental consciousness on the fabric page here, and movement toward social responsibility on the learning pages. There they explain:

“Crows make use of tools in their daily activities. They learn as they live- they adapt. Crows also come to the aid of unrelated crows

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Pictured here is American designer Rogan Gregory and one of his new organic designs for a partnership with Target that is set to create the next limited-edition collection for GO International, ® an innovative program designed to provide affordable fashion created by world-renowned designers.

Starting this week Barneys New York, will showcase an affordable Target collection from eco-conscious designer Rogan Gregory ~ Rogan for Target. The collection will be preview at Barneys New York in Manhattan from May 9 – May 11 and in Beverly Hills from May 16 – May 18. All cotton used in the collection is 100% certified organic.

Previously we highlighted a Loomstate event at Barneys. Rogan was actually once a designer for Loomstate, Edun, and his own CDFA/Vogue Fashion Fund award winning line.

Red Flower is an inspirational natural beauty care company that believes the tradition of bathing is deeply connected to nature. I’ve become quite intrigued with their blend selections and cleansing rituals. In a recent interview I asked:

1. What does the word “sustainability” mean to red flower? We all have different definitions, and honor and appreciate those organizations such as yours that are moving into a holistic healing approach to working and living. To Red Flower “Sustainability” means:

sustainable sourcing locally.
working with the lumber industry to use otherwise wasted material.
producing at 100 percent wind powered plant.
to use soy based inks, to use recycled and recyclable packages.
to conserve water and energy.
to meet the criteria of bio dynamic, bio compatible and bio degradable.
to create petrochemical free, dye sulfate and paraben free products.
to use whole essential oils and natural certified organic ingredients.
to educate and learn.
to stay on an ever evolving path.
to consider the lifecycle of every product.