The next time you're lavishing gifts upon friends and family, why not consider using these sweet cards that can be planted after use and will sprout into beautiful, native wildflowers? All of the seed paper is made in Ontario, Canada from 100% post consumer waste.Plantable Gift Tags
The next time you're lavishing gifts upon friends and family, why not consider using these sweet cards that can be planted after use and will sprout into beautiful, native wildflowers? All of the seed paper is made in Ontario, Canada from 100% post consumer waste.
Easy Walnut Face Exfoliant Recipe
Over the weekend I made a wonderful face exfoliant using only two ingredients, walnuts and oat milk. It was so easy and the nutty mixture felt utterly (and nutterly) amazing on the skin.
I would never have thought about using ground walnuts on my face (who does really?) but when I spotted an out-of-date bag of organic walnuts in my kitchen cupboard, I was reluctant to toss it away and waste them. I remembered reading once that ground walnuts could be used to whiten teeth so I thought it was worth googling other beauty recipes that used walnuts. Sure enough, one recipe sprung up and it suggested adding a splash of milk to the ground nuts. I used organic oat milk which made the mixture feel extra soft and creamy on the skin.
To make the mixture, just blend the walnuts in a food processor or blender and store them in a recycled glass jar. You can then scoop out a handful when you need some and add a fresh splash of milk each time. I'm going to keep using this lovely walnut exfoliant twice a week as it cleanses the face gently yet effectively and my skin felt sparkly and taught afterwards. I love how amazing and inexpensive this homemade recipe is. I'll take it any day over the costly, conventional beauty exfoliants that contain a plethora of harsh ingredients. Viva la walnut!
walnut image credit: here
oat milk image credit: flikr (sweet beet and green bean)
I would never have thought about using ground walnuts on my face (who does really?) but when I spotted an out-of-date bag of organic walnuts in my kitchen cupboard, I was reluctant to toss it away and waste them. I remembered reading once that ground walnuts could be used to whiten teeth so I thought it was worth googling other beauty recipes that used walnuts. Sure enough, one recipe sprung up and it suggested adding a splash of milk to the ground nuts. I used organic oat milk which made the mixture feel extra soft and creamy on the skin.
To make the mixture, just blend the walnuts in a food processor or blender and store them in a recycled glass jar. You can then scoop out a handful when you need some and add a fresh splash of milk each time. I'm going to keep using this lovely walnut exfoliant twice a week as it cleanses the face gently yet effectively and my skin felt sparkly and taught afterwards. I love how amazing and inexpensive this homemade recipe is. I'll take it any day over the costly, conventional beauty exfoliants that contain a plethora of harsh ingredients. Viva la walnut!
walnut image credit: here
oat milk image credit: flikr (sweet beet and green bean)
New Green Travel Site - Green Suitcase Guides
If you are interested in green travel and want to know where to find the best eco boutiques, vegetarian restaurants, green hotels and vintage shops in your favourite cities, you may be interested in checking out my new site, Green Suitcase Guides.
I decided it was time to upload my little green book and share the best eco addresses from around the world. You'll find green travel info on New York, London and Sydney as well as an extensive list of green things to see and do in the 2010 Winter Olympic host city, Vancouver. The site has only been active for a week, so please keep checking back for new listings from other cities soon.
I hope Green Suitcase Guides can help make your next getaway as green and enjoyable as possible!
To take a look at the site now, please click Green Suitcase Guides.
Have a great week!
Vegetarian Dinner Recipes for the Week
Grilled Veggie and Tofu Stack with Balsamic and Mint The Bon Appetit Test Kitchen / photo by Lisa Hubbard
The title and picture say it all really. This artistic looking meal can be prepared on the grill and would be ideal for a dinner party.
View at Epicurious
Spicy Lemon Pasta By Kay Chun / photo by Anna Williams
Enjoy the taste and simplicity of this summer style spaghetti.
View at Real Simple
Moroccan Mushrooms with Couscous Sweet, chewy dried apricots and chickpeas make this dish a delightful medley of textures and flavours.
View at BBC Good Food
Red Bean and Pumpkin Curryphoto by Ben Dearnley
This lush curry would be great served with basmati rice or a veganized naan bread.
View at Taste
Lima Beans with Wild Mushrooms and Chard Jeanne Thiel Kelley / photo by Kana Okada and Craig Cutler
This ultra nutritious dinner is perfect for these cold winter nights.
View at Epicurious
Numi - Organic, Aged Puerh Tea Brick
Doesn't this tea brick look impressive? I initially thought it was an exotic and rather divine looking block of chocolate and was very surprised to see it was actually tea! Certified organic tea! I've yet to try puerh tea (or pu-erh) but it's meant to be all kinds of good for you and your health and this unusual presentation has definitely persuaded me to expand my tea horizons. To enjoy this organic tea, you just break off a square of the brick and then follow the steeping instructions explained on Numi's site. Stewart + Brown Organic Cotton Staples
These three Stewart + Brown tops are simple yet classic. They are ideal layering pieces and quintessential wardrobe staples for any season. I was fond of the above colours but each style comes in a pretty array of colours (particularly the 1/2 Lengthen Tee which is available in 14 colours such as green tea, plum and cinder print). All tops are made in the USA from 100% organic pima cotton. Available at Stewart + Brown
1/2 Lengthen Tee Olive $73
Indra Blousy Tee $102
Vintage Henley in Bloom $106
Sale Favourites from Si:Su
Don't you want to pick up this Floral Weekend Bird Bag and dash off to the countryside? These si:su pieces have been crafted in South Wales from recycled fabrics. You can see the care and attention to detail that has gone into each piece. They have bundles of charm and character.
Floral Weekend Bag with Birds £35 (was £75)
Fun Vintage Keyrings
If you need to organise your stash of keys, perhaps these cute vintage keyrings will make the task easier. From shoes to sewing kits, hopefully you'll find the right keyring for you! Micro Transistor Radio - Vanishing America ($9). Rhinestone Ballet Slippers - Gizmos ($10). 80s Gold High Heel - Kandi Sue ($5). Two Princess Phones - Time Passages ($5). Sewing Kit - The Vintage Mode ($3.95). Red Heart Frame - Karmalings ($3.99).
French Vintage Car - Falbala ($10)Kaya's Kloset - Organic Baby Shoes
Kaya's Kloset - Organic Baby Shoes - $21 These iddy biddy shoes are beyond adorable! They're hand made in Boston using organic cotton, reclaimed corduroy, organic cotton thread and are painted with non-toxic ink. There are more charming designs available but I was taken with these butterfly, ladybug and bird designs.
Raquel M. Soares Upcycled Necklaces
Upcycled jewelry appears to be getting more creative, cooler and covetable with each design I come across. TOUCH is featuring this novel and edgy range of necklaces made from reclaimed wooden spheres, rings and rubber thread, designed by Raquel M. Soares (made in Portugal). There are more necklaces in the collection but the two above caught my eye in particular. They are so striking and unique but still very wearable. Both necklaces are available at TOUCH for $113.
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