Amazing women in business!

You may have noticed that Friday was International Women’s Day. I was really proud to recognize how many of our fabulous products are made by women. Independently, I know they’re great pieces made by amazing women. Seeing them all together…well, that was just pretty cool!

So, who are these amazing women?
Ella-E Jewelry: I simply love Lara’s gorgeous jewelry. Adorned with vintage stones & the cuff bracelet is crafted from a recycled belt. Her unique eco-friendly oxidation process creates an original (and recognizable) luster. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been stopped and asked “Is that a new Ella-E necklace?!!”
Favor the Earth: Yes, these are made by yours truly! Each blanket is hand-crocheted with organic cotton yarn. Blankets pictured on the site are ready for delivery, but I can customize any color combination or size. Contact me with your idea!
Yoreganics: While many of us worry about chemicals in our skin care and food, we forget about those in our cleaners. Swap the toxic products in your laundry room with Yoreganics Soap Nuts and Stain Remover. Soap Nuts will eliminate nasty odors (especially from anti-wicking material) without fragrance or allergens & Kim’s stain remover may just be the best one on the planet! Dry skin, burns, or eczema? Kim’s Bye Bye Balm will help you say good-bye to all of them!
Blissful Botanica: Not only are Alane’s organic soaps nourishing, they’re beautiful too! The half-bars look like little desserts that I’ve heard people say they just wish they could eat! Half-bars also make a great shower favor.
Greencycle Design: Crafty Tara is taking Florida by storm! Her custom upcycled paper flowers, balls, and vases make a heart-felt original gift or wedding centerpiece. Bouquets, single flowers, or balls crafted from favorite novels, maps, or sheet music make for unique lasting memories.
Sock-cessories: Oh how I love these hockey moms! They turned overflowing closets into creative new pieces. Bags, aprons, hats, and mitts all made from upcycled hockey socks (yes they’re clean!), laces, and jerseys! Need custom colors for your team, not a problem. Want to turn outgrown jerseys in a backpack or bag? Sure thing: Linda & Ester are on it!
Silverspoon Jewelry: It takes a special talent to look at inherited silverware and see stunning rings and necklaces. Lucky for us, Jennifer is amazingly talented! Hearts, celtic knots, flowers, even owls, and butterflies are crafted from her skillful hands and gorgeous antique spoons.
Wexy Bags: I love when moms create their own products to solve a problem! Carie knew a better solution was needed for wasteful plastic bags, so she created Wexy Bags! BPA-free and biodegradable, these bags are not only great for lunches and snacks, but party favor bags too. 4 adorable “monsters” make healthy snacks, or goodie bags, much more fun!
Caitlyn’s Creations: If you don’t have one of Caitlyn’s fantastic hat pouches yet, what are you waiting for?! Great for loose change, lip balms, id, cash, earbuds, you name it! You can easily attach the pouch to a key chain, or just drop it into your purse or backpack and you’ll quickly find your change.

Wow! These are some pretty amazing women! Just think, this doesn’t even include our great products made by husband & wife teams!

Daily Green Special: Save $5.00 on your $25 purchase of any featured product! Use the coupon code: WOMENROCK to apply the savings. Offer valid until tomorrow’s post. Happy Monday!

Unique Gifts under $100

There are a few people on our holiday lists that we tend to spend a little extra.

Those special people who regularly go out of their way for us.
The ones who are always in our corner.
The ones who aren’t afraid to say “you have something in your teeth,” or tell you honestly if your outfit is right.

Moms. Sisters. Best Friends.

Incredible people are one in a million. Don’t choose a gift that’s mass-produced.

Choose a unique gift that’s crafted with love.

Red-Striped Jute Bag: A multipurpose bag that’s as incredibly durable as your friendship. Strong enough to hold fireplace logs, pretty enough for winter throws. Also doubles as additional storage for kid’s toys or magazines. $54.95

Ella-E Jewelry: Showing off their unique style is easy with handmade Elle-E jewelry. Featuring vintage stones from the 1940’s and 50’s, each piece is as individual as they are. Recycled belt cuff bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. $54.75-$84.95

Sustainable Mango Wood Bowl or Platter: Even if their idea of entertaining is opening a bag of chips, it will all look deliciously inviting in this gorgeous mango wood bowl and platter. Rustic, yet sophisticated. Beautiful filled or on display. $59.95

Antique Spoon Necklace: Embrace their whimsical side with upcycled antique spoon necklaces. 4 designs available: owl, butterfly, Elizabeth (flower), and Charlotte (heart). $44.95

Daily Green Special: With gifts for everyone on your list, we can help you finish your holiday shopping this weekend! Spend $100 and receive a free organic soap & natural cotton soap bag gift set for free! Just write “cup of cheer” in the checkout notes and we’ll add the free gift set to your order. Offer valid until Monday’s post. Happy Friday!

Fall faves…

According to Allure Magazine (August, 2012) SpaRitual’s top-selling color in Chicago is…

I Feel the Earth Move.  I can definitely understand why, love this color!  Its rich, deep brown with burgundy undertones just screams fall!

Looking for an even darker color? Try Street Smart. Available in both standard size and mini, this stunning crystal black will embrace your inner dark side!

Other fall favorites?  Pick up a Vapur .5L grey bottle.  Staying hydrated is just as important in the fall & winter as it is in the summer.  Want a little color instead?  Don’t worry, it comes in six other colors too!

Need a new accent piece? Our fabulously rockin’ Ella-E cuff bracelt will do the trick. Handmade from a recycled belt and enhanced with 1940’s and 50’s vintage stones. Black cuff to match your Street Smart polish!

Daily Green Special: All Vapur .5L and .4L two-packs are on sale! No coupon necessary, just stock up for fall birthdays and holidays! Sale price valid until Monday’s post. Happy Thursday!

A sort of Homecoming…

While some are just beginning their school year,  others are quickly approaching Homecoming.

Though I’m tempted to add a picture of my Homecoming days, I think it’s best to leave those in the shoebox.  Let’s just say too much eye shadow and really big hair, c’mon it was the 80’s!

I do have to say, though, I still like the dress I one year: black, understated. I tend to prefer a simple dress with killer jewelry. I don’t have too many dress-up occasions these days, so I definitely get extended life from the earrings and necklaces.

Add some vintage flair to your Homecoming attire with these stunning Ella-E pieces. Since they’re handmade, no one else will show up in the exact same pair! Don’t see the colors you need? Let us know, more options may be available.

  How about this stunning set?  Earrings and necklace both feature six 1940’s and 50’s vintage stones.  Donning an updo?  These dangling earrings will complete your look with simple elegance.  After the dance, this fantastic round necklace (with signature side clasp) will dress up any t-shirt and jeans.

   Not certain of dress color yet?  These clear drop earrings (see matching necklace too) will coordinate with every color dress.  Also handcrafted with vintage 1940’s stones.

Ella-E jewelry is eco-friendly not only for their vintage stones, but for their eco-friendly oxidized process.  All metal is nickel-free and lead-free compliant, and is not antique plated.

Of course, if you’re getting dressed up, you need glam nails to match, right? Just because your mani/pedi salon doesn’t carry eco-friendly polish, doesn’t mean you can’t bring your own. Not only is our SpaRitual vegan polish safer for you (no DBP, tuluene, or formaldehyde), it’s also safer for the nail technician! Find the perfect color with our huge selection of SpaRitual polishes. Looking for a different color? Let us know, we have many more that haven’t reached the site yet!
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Daily Green Special: Purchase any Ella-E jewelry piece and receive a free SpaRitual polish! Just write “Homecoming” and your color choice in the checkout notes and we’ll add the free polish to your order. Offer valid until Monday’s post. Happy Thursday!

Did someone say jewelry sale?!

I feel the need for new jewelry.

No reason, other than wearing a chunky bracelet, funky necklace, or sweet earrings makes me happy.

Know what’s even better than new jewelry?  Vintage pieces upcycled into incredibly unique wearable art.

How about a recycled belt embellished with 1940’s vintage stones turned into a cuff bracelet?  Yep, we’ve got it!

This spring necklace isn’t named for the season, it’s because its awesomeness will put a spring in your step!  1950’s vintage stones will brighten summer whites, and dazzle against fall tones.

Looking for simple elegance?  These earrings drop with vintage chic 1950’s clear stones.

To top it off, all of our Ella-E jewelry is on sale.  Ideal for Homecoming, girls night out, or just because it makes you happy.

All pieces are handmade in Illinois  utilizing their signature eco-friendly oxidized brass finish.

Daily Green Special:  All Ella-E jewelry is 25% off!  Prices valid until tomorrow’s post.  Happy Tuesday!

Favorite pick-me ups…

I have to admit, I’m in a bit of a post-Goodbyn news funk.  It’s like finding the perfect dress & finding out they won’t have your size in time for the big event.  Or maybe like my friend who had great concert tickets, planned a rare, evening out with her hubby, and realized at their pre-concert dinner that the concert was the night before.

Maybe it’s not as bad as that.  Maybe the lamenting is just an excuse to get a little pick-me-up.  You know, a little “something-something” that instantly makes a day better.  What I really want is a five foot metal chicken* to leave on someone’s doorstep (*don’t understand?  Add Let’s Pretend This Never Happened (a mostly true memoire) to your summer reading list.  Though if cursing like a sailor is offensive to you…forget the recommendation!).

Since I don’t have a metal chicken,  here are 5 fabulous pick-me-ups that won’t break the bank since they’re all under $40.

1. Organic Soap Sampler Box:  It’s like seven gifts in one!  Six amazing handmade organic soaps, plus a fabulous recycled divided box to reuse once the soaps are gone.  You’ll smell great, have super moisturized skin, and an organizational box to boot!  $40
   
2. Mini-Mani Set:  A little change of color can make everything better.  A little summer bright on those fingers and toes can’t help but make you smile.  No DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde and it’s vegan, so your nails will thank you too.  Set includes: natural cotton drawstring bag, SpaRitual vegan polish remover, SpaRitual vegan polish, SpaRitual biodegradable nail file, and a chocolate square. $18
   
3. Red Beeswax Buddha:  He’s just adorable and makes me happy.  Hand-crafted from 100% pure NY beeswax, colored with natural plant-based dye.  on sale, $10
   
4. Ella-E Vintage Blue Earrings:  A little bling makes you happy?  These will be your go-to summer earrings.  And, since they’re hand-made and contain a vintage stone from the 40’s-50’s,  be ready to hear “love your earrings, where did you get them?!”  $39.95
   
5. 3-wick Limoncello Candle:  What does this candle offer?  Over 100 hours of natural citronella, non-GMO US soy hand-poured in a gorgeous reusable bowl.  Which means you’ll have to spend 100 hours this summer enjoying the outdoors with a book, friends, a margarita, or any combination of the three!  $30
   

Daily Green Special:  Purchase any of the five items listed above and receive a free bag of Yummy Earth pomegranate drops (a delicious pick-me-up to keep in your purse or desk!).  Just write “smile” in the checkout notes and we’ll add the free treat to your order.  Offer valid until tomorrow’s post.  Happy Wednesday!

Yes, please!!

I love when Favor the Earth has new products. I really love when those new products are jewelry! We are pleased to welcome the vintage creations of Ella-E Inspired Jewelry. Inspired by her grandmother’s vintage jewelry, and named after her daughter, Ella Elizabeth, Lara handcrafts each piece with vintage stones from the 1940’s & 50’s. Her signature oxidized brass is hand-embellished in the USA (Chicago area!) with an eco-friendly oxidation process. Each piece possesses a unique color & luster and all metal is nickel-free and lead-free compliant (not antique plated). Since these gorgeous necklaces, earrings, and bracelets are adorned with rare, vintage stones, there is limited availability.
I have to say, the recycled cuff bracelet is one of my favorite pieces. The cuff is crafted from a recycled belt and vintage stones. Love it!

Check out our line of Ella-E jewelry: http://www.favortheearth.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?topSearch=Ella-e

Daily Green Special: Surprise yourself with an Ella-E piece for Valentine’s Day! Just write “Ella” in the checkout notes and we’ll upgrade your shipping to expedited FedEx shipping for free. Offer valid until Monday’s post. Happy Friday!