If all the back-to-school chatter got you nostalgic for sniffing markers, you should check out Smencils. These gourmet scented pencils are made from recycled newspaper wrapped around #2 graphite and soaked in “environmentally friendly fragrance liquids.” Huff away, my pretties.
Some people shop for Christmas decorations in January… I buy outdoor furniture in late August. In San Francisco, our summer doesn’t even start until September, so I’m going to score some bamboo plates on sale and be ready to picnic all through fall.
It’s the perfect time of year for my favorite combo: sundresses and bulky sweaters. No need to hang up this little black number when the nights get cooler. Just add some boots and bundle up.
This summery straw tote from the Wanderlust collection at Madewell is as eco-conscious as it is stylish. Woven from sustainable Cambodian water hyacinth, each handmade bag directly supports the local artisans who create them.
One of my post-holiday traditions is to scoop up as many good deals as I can–for next year’s gifts, of course. This offer, both in terms of value and quality, is huge: for $10, you choose which Azuri scarf, wrap, or shawl you’d like, and the stylists at Nimli select the color. Their selections range from cashmere to pashmina to bamboo to linen, so all kinds of climates are covered. If the idea of mystery wardrobe adventure isn’t all that appealing, all Azuri’s goods are on sale, so you can pick exactly what you’d like, relatively guilt-free.
