Magda Rod recently took her LA boutique Visionary on the road.

We are a society used to getting immediate gratification so why wouldn’t we want clothing as quickly as we can get a Big Mac?

The shift in consumer desire to want more now has led us, over the years, to the current state: body care and electronics being sold in vending machines, a craving to know more about where your friends are 24/7 through social media and those energy drinks to help you move faster to get everything, you know…now.

Eco-designers and boutiques …

Tags: eco design , Etsy , nowism , pop-up shops , trendwatching.com , vending machines

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Shoes they come and shoes they go, but once in a while you want something that stands out.

There will always be the perfect black pump, the brown or black tall boot and the go-to flats with your very own toe impressions (they’re that go-to). But this fall women are ditching the usual suspects and perusing their favorite shoe hot spots for the shoe of the moment, the oxford.

Worn with pencil skirts, skinny …

Tags: ebay , Etsy , Ferragamo , Maiden Rapture Vintage , Milan Vintage , Oxford shoes , Small Earth Vintage

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When I was young, still living at home, I’d leave the house for a run and hide my key under the potted plant near the front door. I’d never try this trick today.

Instead, I might use one of these simple Wrist Cuff Wallets I found on Etsy. They couldn’t be cuter or cheaper ($5) or easier to DIY.

Find any old cotton tee or sweat shirt and a couple of cool stamps like this deco flower and old Woodie truck and your do-it-yourself is …

Tags: cotton , DIY , do-it-yourself crafts , Etsy , fashion , recycled

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It wasn’t the answer I had hoped for, in fact it threw me. And when I finally landed it was clear I had my next topic for EcoSalon. Is ceramic an eco-friendly material?

Not really.

Ceramic is certainly not 100% eco-friendly, although it does boast an honest list of good intentions.

But first the aforementioned answer, which comes from Whitney Smith, a ceramic artist on Etsy. I asked her about the eco-friendliness of her work. Here’s what she said:
Hi Kim, I wouldn’t consider my process eco-friendly. Pottery production …

Tags: artisan , ceramics , Etsy , green , greenwashing , Heath Ceramics , non-toxic , sustainable

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Art is an intensely personal experience. What whets your appetite might leave me longing for something slightly different. Or the piece I prize and display in my home could inspire in you nothing more than a really bad headache.

But something tells me that Tracy Melton’s Tree Ring Paintings will strike almost anyone’s fancy.

I like how the raw and natural elements sync perfectly with the modern and graphic in these little treasures. The colors are bold while the imperfect contours of the wood retain the earthy and natural….

Tags: art , decor , Etsy , reclaimed wood , Tracy Melton , trees

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Every time I browse EcoEtsy to see what our favorite artists are up to, I’m reminded that their resourcefulness knows no end. In the minds of these creative individuals, a clock can be much more than just a face, hands and numbers. Made from the most cleverly recycled materials, the unique timepieces below are functionally funky works of art.

When was the last time you actually played that backgammon set buried deep in your closet? As it turns out, this dusty old game’s geometric shapes and contrasting colors make …

Tags: Board Game clock , craft , EcoEtsy , Etsy , Hitachi Turntable clock , Obama Headline clock

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Are you ready for the next verse in my ode to EcoEtsy? This week, I found handmade décor for your walls, tabletops and shelves you’ll love.

I’m a big fan of rustic furniture, but it’s much more difficult to find decorative accents with the same raw appeal. The Eco-Friendly frame in Tuscan yellow (shown above) is finished with VOC-free shellac to retain the natural appearance of the (sustainable) wood.

Looking for a truly

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Tags: decor , Etsy , green , reclaimed , recycled , sustainable

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You know the feel of your boyfriend’s really worn, totally weathered and super sexy leather jacket? Kinda like butter, right? That’s what I think of when I see the recycled leather handbags by Hoakon/Helga. I think of butter.

Well, not exactly. But Hoakon/Helga bags are really soft and sumptuous to the touch, not to mention ultra-hip and eco-friendly. Handcrafted using vintage and recycled materials, no two bags are the same. Click on any of the designs shown on …

Tags: bag , Etsy , handbag , Hoakon/Helga , leather , recycled , vintage

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Timing is everything. And sometimes timing is just plain bad. To wit, I recently bought a pendant lamp for my dining room, installed it and was really pleased breaking bread below it…and then I came across the petal lamp shade.

Now I’m experiencing a serious case of buyer’s remorse.

The Petal Lamp Shade has approximately 200 “petals” that were individually cut from recycled PET bottles, heated and engraved with subtle patterns. They dangle 21.6 inches from a stainless steel disk. Lovely.

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Tags: decor , Etsy , furniture , gulguvenc , PET bottles , petal lamp shade , recycled

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