by Raquel on March 11, 2010
Super pretty, this coral bracelet is guaranteed to charm the little girl in your life, but what makes this piece of arm candy extra special is the charities its sale directly supports.
Eco retailer ♥ cornflowerblue spends a dollar from the sale of all its products to set up and run charity projects; just recently they were able to use money they’d raised to help a group of Mumbai women graduate from a three month beauty therapy course.
With all the plastic accessories being targeted at our daughters, its lovely to have a handmade option that gives joy to them and opportunity to women in other countries. cornflowerblue’s ‘jewelles’ range is handmade in the Northern beaches of Sydney.
♥ From $15
♥ cornflowerblue
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by Raquel on March 9, 2010
Next to totes, cushions are one of my fave items .. don’t ask why and don’t be surprised if you start seeing a lot of ‘pillow posts’ on GUG; I’m on a decor hunt and the eco finds so far have been fabulous!
I offer visual proof in the form of these two quirky and fun creations from Chocolate Creative! Hand crafted by UK designer Margarita Lorenzo, each is meticulously made from organic cotton or eco hemp using silk screen printing, digital prints and appliques to create soulful pieces that combine glamour with heart.
And while this post is meant to highlight goodies for grownups, it wouldn’t be right if I didn’t draw your attention to her retro look organic kids’ cushions:
Chocolate Creative’s cushions are sold with feather inserts, but only the pillow covers are available for purchase outside of the UK.
♥ From $56USD
♥ Chocolate Creative
by Raquel on March 9, 2010
Here’s a way to skip all the bother of plastics and whether they’re leaching nasties into your nippers food: ceramic!
Ensparkle Ceramic’s handmade plates are not only a safe option for dishing up meals, they’re also super cute and can be customised to suit, which of course make them a terrific, original gift option for a friend’s wee one.
The stunning plates, bowls and mugs and all handmade by Sydney mum Helen Bremmer and are made to order, so allow three weeks for delivery.
♥ From $35
♥ Ensparkle Ceramics
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Kids,
Preschoolers,
Toddlers
by Raquel on March 8, 2010
Made from recycled Japanese paper, ♥ Madame Mo’s Arigato print is a stunning way to enliven your child’s wall with a little cultural charm. Glowing in dandelion yellow, the perky illustration introduces children to Japanese language, phonetically translating arigato into French and English.
And the fun has only just begun. For the ultimate in silly - and like the kids, I love silly! - this organic Flying Carp adds the perfect note of playful nonsense to decors; at 70cm long she can be hung from ceilings, door recesses, anywhere you’d love to see her fly!
Traditionally placed outside Japanese homes during the Festival of Children, the koinobori (carp-flag) is believed to bring prosperity, joy and health .. all the more reason to bring this delightful decoration into your child’s play area.
♥ Flying Carp €26 / Japanese Print €20
♥ Shak-Shuka
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Organic,
Preschoolers,
Recycled
by Raquel on March 8, 2010
Local organic label ♥ Babyjo has just the thing for keeping bubs cosy and safe as the mercury drops, a gorgeously smart pair of Aiko pyjamas and the talented mum behind the brand, Jo Harvey, is giving away one set each to two GUG readers!
♥ ♥ See Below To Win 1 0f 2 Babyjo Aiko Bamboo Pyjama Sets ♥ ♥
If you haven’t yet discovered the tactile delight of bamboo, you’re in for a treat: these organic bamboo and organic cotton two piece sets feature a cute kimono top with relaxed pants and are buttery soft to the touch!
In sizing 0 to 3yrs, the double layer pyjamas come with a contrasting ‘cocolatte’ trim and are not only a wonderfully luxurious way to send littlies off to bed, but are also dapper enough for day time lounging!
Jo discovered the wonderful feel and thearupeutic qualities of bamboo after researching safe fabrics for a daughter with eczema .. after that, there was no turning back! Impassioned by the health benefits, for both our children and the planet, Jo has turned her love of bamboo into a stylish range of organic basics to protect and nurture our kids: read my previous post about Babyjo’s lovely clothing here.
♥ ♥ Subscribe & Comment to win!! ♥ ♥
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Terms & Conditions: 1. Entries close midnight 21st March 2010 2. New subscribers must validate their subscription for it to qualify as an entry. 3. Open to NZ and Australian residents only. 4. The winner will be drawn on the 22nd March 2010 and will be notified by email. 5. The winner must respond within 3 days or the prize will be redrawn. 6. The winner is responsible for postage.
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Toddlers,
Win
by Raquel on March 5, 2010
If you’re after a big dose of cute this Friday, check out Etsy seller Armchair Design’s gorgeous creations for newborns!
Perfect as photo props, the hand knit merino wool stocking caps compliment little nippers adorably, and are guaranteed to garner lots of oohhs and aahhs when you flash the finished pics to rellies and friends.
♥ From $28 US
♥ Armchair Design
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Baby,
Handmade,
Natural
by Raquel on March 4, 2010
by Raquel on March 3, 2010
Brush their teeth with yoghurt containers and serve up their snacks in apple green margarine tubs and you’ll be taking a big step towards keeping rubbish out of landfills. Really.
Concerned the plethora of recycled packaging wasn’t actually being recycled, founder Eric Hudson decided to create products, the basics people really need: toothbrushes, razors, food storage, by reusing existing resources. ♥ Preserve’s Gimme 5 program rounds up type #5 plastics; takeaway, yoghurt, margerine containers and others, then recycles them into earth friendly, BPA free accessories.
The result, entirely recycled and recyclable products that’ll clean up the earth and our teeth in a few considered brush strokes.
♥ From $6.95
♥ Bebe Online
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Preschoolers,
Recycled,
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Toddlers
by Raquel on March 3, 2010
I‘m rather spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting images from The Craft Pantry’s lovely handmade lunch bags and totes. Retro scooters compete with VW buses, regal peacocks with spirited deers .. all fetchingly printed against recycled cotton canvas, making these reusable bags truly eco friendly.
Cammie Cole’s Fine Art training has found a fabulously sustainable outlet via her quirky bags and a line of recycled paper goods: the Thank You Dahling! cards are a hoot!
Stop by and take a look at her 100% organic cotton ♥ fruit and veg bags too, every household would benefit from some of these!
♥ The Craft Pantry
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Lunch Boxes,
Organic,
Recycled,
Reusable
by Raquel on March 2, 2010
Norwegian label Lilleba’s bamboo and soyabean clothes are an adorably chic example of why Scandinavian design excites the senses so: understated yet striking, soft yet bold. Oh, and always fun!
Alternate pieces in the super smart range benefit from either the heat regulating and UV 50+ protective properties of soyabean or the wicking and anti-bacterial/fungal properties of bamboo, giving parents a naturally hypoallergenic clothing choice for their children that’s as big on style as it is safety.
Lilleba is the creative melding of graphic designer Nina Elkerol and clothing designer Silje Sivertsen, and includes wear for babies to older kids; their gorgeous prints also adorn lovely bedding sets, bibs and breastfeeding pads.
For a dose of extra cute, eco mamas can match their mini charges in Lilleba’s nighties and leggings for adults!
♥ Lilleba
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Organic,
Toddlers
Too cool! This old mine shaft marble run rocks! 
