Monthly Archives: November 2008
meeting with Etsy CEO Maria
Last Sunday, the Capital Region Etsy Street Team (CREST) had the opportunity to meet with Etsy CEO, Maria. She is spending time talking with various street teams, getting to know the people behind the storefronts, and it was also a … Continue reading
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MALL is a 4-Letter Word: Buy Handmade on Black Friday/Cyber Monday
The Capital Region Etsy Street Team (CREST) is holding a Black Friday/Cyber Monday CREST promotion. The following stores have contributed items for a Gift Box, which will be given away through a random drawing. Several stores are also offering discounts. … Continue reading
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I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas
The holiday season is a time of sharing, preparing, celebrating and buying. And it has become, increasingly over the past century, a time of excess consumption. This year, with concerns about the economy, personal finances, and the state of the … Continue reading
Filed under eco-friendly, green, holidays, natural
Kudos from Balance/Act
Yesterday we were featured in a post on Balance/Act, a blog on sustainable living in the DC area. Balance/Act covers a range of green topics, and provides lots ideas for local sustainable shopping and environmental resources. Here’s what they said … Continue reading
Another Brick and Mortar Friend
Last Sunday, I attended the DC Green Festival, a huge marketplace of products and ideas focusing on finding solutions to help make our lives healthier—socially, economically and environmentally. It was a smorgasbord of cool eco-friendly products, interesting speakers, yummy food, … Continue reading
My Muse
The Muse, Frederick, MD As of this week, Herban Lifestyle™ products are now available at The Muse, a gift shop in Frederick, MD. On its website, they state: “Our store offers a fresh and funky twist to everyday items, all created … Continue reading
We’re In Daily Candy’s Guide to Green DC Today!
Seven years ago, a colleague introduced me to the NYC version of DailyCandy. With it’s witty write-ups, cute illustrations, and spot-on recommendations for the latest, greatest products and services, I became an instant fan. It became an invaluable guide for finding … Continue reading
The Beauty of Organic Cotton
Organic herbal dream pillows are one of the handcrafted products I offer through my online store. They are filled with blends of organic herbs and spices, which are designed to encourage restful, happy sleep. A friend who specializes in fabric … Continue reading
