May 2011 Blog Posts (31)

On super hot days like today in the city I long for a tranquil outdoor space to call my own and to enjoy this really cool rocker I found. But, I am pleased that I can share with those of of you that are in need of well designed and sustainable pieces for your sacred outdoor spaces that will last you many…

Styles from the Gucci-Safilo collaboration.…

Anna Herman is completely devoted to sustainability and is sharing that devotion through her fashion designs. 

I really dig that Anna dances to her own beat bypassing the trend ridden fashion…

Kris Van Assche and Aurelyen – founder of Misericordia, bumped into each other by chance in Buenos Aires.…

Sharon Chang - Photo By Courtesy Photo

Here is a great story hot off the fashion press that will help take sustainable fashion to the masses.  I try to remain positive as we are nearly hitting rock bottom in our health,…

We have been using a new product Lemon Breeze in our pressroom.  It has shortened our cleaning times about 50%. It has enables us to go from a dark color to a light color with just 1 press cleaning instead of the 2 or 3 as required before.

We have noticed that our rollers keep getting…

There is no better accessory than a unique piece of jewelry that can take any ensemble up a notch or two. This piece can also be passed down through the stylish generations of your family.  Kirsten…

I like for my work space to have a humorous side to counter my extremely  sensitive work. (hahaha)

The Bow Bin kinda cracks me up as most trash bin designs suck. The…

The term "I am  taking the bus" will have a whole new meaning when this beautiful beast takes to the streets. Wubbo Ockels, a professor of aerospace engineering and technology aka The Netherlands’ first astronaut, has entered he automobile industry with (EV) Superbus. The new EV Superbus, which…

It's great feelin' to see technology go into a direction of using less materials and energy.

The smartphone prototype, called PaperPhone is best described as a flexible iPhone -- it does everything a smartphone does, like store…

I would have never even consider that I may want a lightbulb with an IP address? But it was not obvious to me that we’re not talking regular incandescent bulbs. NXP’s future outlook in the world of smarter homes is bringing the cost of home automation much closer to the…

I dig it when sustainable fashion comes up with goods to not only compete with but put non-sustainable brands to the design test.  

Nixxi's' Spring/Summer 2011 collection is everything it should be; sustainable, classic, sexy,…

Most of you know that I love a great cup of coffee and now thanks to the Harvard School of Public Health I can justify the amount of espresso that I consume daily. 

Men who regularly drink…

In my personal style I always opt to keep it classic and simple but also add a lil' extra detail with smart accessories. Veja always seems to get it right with their relaxed footwear and accessory offerings. …

 On May 2, 2011, voters in Saanich-Gulf Islands made history by electing  Canada's first Green Member of Parliament. Elizabeth May, American born Canadian and the former executive director of the…

Here in the US a startling 66+ percent of the adults are overweight and 32 percent are obese which cost our nation $68 billion in health care and personal costs annually. One child out of every four is overweight as  most take the bus or are driven to school. Medical research has well…

Here in the US a startling 66+ percent of the adults are overweight and 32 percent are obese which cost our nation $68 billion in health care and personal costs annually. One child out of every four is overweight as  most take the bus or are driven to school. Medical research has well…