green {goody}

I've Moved...

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:19:00 +0000

...literally and figuratively. Catch up with me here.

Neato Poketo.

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:40:00 +0000

Have you seen Poketo's upcycled leather clutches made from vintage sofas? No? What are you waiting for? Go. See.

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R and L.

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:22:00 +0000

More impressive to me than RandL's product is their lifestyle. For two couples to come together in almost all aspects of their lives to live out what they are passionate about is beyond cool to me. I'll let them tell you about it themselves. From their website:

In 2008, two creative couples merged their funds and lives to purchase a tidy side-by-side duplex in the Scandinavian neighborhood of Ballard in Seattle, Washington. With separate living spaces above, the basement garages were joined to create a shared work space for all!

On the Right - Jean&Chika's home-business studio and R&L Goods central. Well stocked with 4 sewing machines, cutting tables, a loom, a knitting machine, and countless fabrics and notions from years of compulsive collecting. All R&L Goods are designed and made right here!

On the Left - a workshop for house projects and a general mess space. Past times and current obsessions include slip casting, laser cutting, re-upholstery, door refinishing, leather working, and bicycle maintenance.

The joined yard is full veggies in the Summer and weeds in the Winter and (as usual) we have some grand plans in mind. Jean wants a chicken coop, Dylan wants less lawn to mow, Jared wants a fire pit, and Chika wants to eat all the Kale and Arugula they can grow.

From collaborative home/business ownership to collaborative projects and picnics - we believe in working together to achieve more than the sum of our parts. We aim to offer casual, yet distinctive everyday necessities that compliment the Right&Left sides of your brain, the creative and logical sides of your life.

I think that is awesome.

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Etsy Find {Friday}.

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:54:00 +0000

{folk art huipils, vdingy}

That bunny one is my most favorite I've ever seen, EVER. Love.

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Happy Socks, Happy Feet.

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:24:00 +0000

I'm a big fan of Happy Socks, and they offer an OK selection of Hemp/Recycled Yarn socks but I wish they had the spunk of their traditional offerings.

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Suck Six Stainless Straws. (say that six times fast.)

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:27:00 +0000

I overheard a conversation about food addiction on TV and they were explaining how to know if you have one. The speaker said "if you get anxiety about not having ______blank______ for a period of three days"...than it classifies as an addiction. I have no such food addictions. Then I glanced (longingly) at my sparkling water and indeed the thought of going even one day without it makes me break out in a cold sweat. For reals. I have made the attempt to go without before and I have just one word for you--GRUMPY. That is the nice word, there is probably a more fitting one. To relieve the guilt of my 'habit,' as I guess I must now refer to it, I buy it in cans rather than plastic and I recycle them. Anyway, I do have an acrylic straw that one of my children got at a birthday party that I have~~stolen~~ borrowed because there is something more gratifying about drinking my sparkling water from a straw. I am crazy. Period. Is it nuts to add these stainless straws to my birthday list? Don't answer that.

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Hammocks & High Tea.

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Beyond the eco-ness, the thing I like most about the goods at Hammocks & High Tea is that you find a pattern that you love and then you have several product options. For your home you can choose from an accent pillow, table runner, tea towels and such. For personal use there are totes and my favorite-the dopp kit. Did you know I have a thing for chevron? Well this season I'm totally nutso for the ikat version. Done.

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Etsy Find {Friday}.

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:28:00 +0000

{reclaimed cutting boards, John Corcoran Design}

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Fruit Fly, I Mean Fly Fruit.

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:14:00 +0000

These would be great to put all my Farmers Market goodies in. Over and Out.

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HELP ME SEE. / The Great Eyeglass Hunt of 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:36:00 +0000

I've worn contacts for eighteen years and until lately I have had no problems. Now when I wear them it constantly feels like I have something in my eye. I guess when you reach the convalescent year of 32 your eyes revolt against such intrusiveness. So I am hunting for specs. I already own a Prada pair that I love but if I'm going to only be wearing glasses from here on out, one pair isn't going to cut it. That would be like having only one pair of shoes, no? I have been working with, trying out, and scoping several different companies so I'm not mentioning what brand(s) I'm modeling. Note: I use the term 'modeling' very loosely. I will let you know which pair/brand I end up going with because I know you'll be at the edge of your seats waiting.

P.S. I believe this is the first time I've posted a picture of myself on Green {Goody}, so go easy on me. I apologize for the lame Photobooth photos and the weird expressions. Just go with it.

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Etsy Find {Friday}.

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:11:00 +0000

{Eco Cute Ballerina Flats, The Generation}

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DIY Love.

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000

I will be making this as soon as I get my lazy/sick bum to the hardware store to buy gold hex nuts. Fact.

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Bag You or Bag Goo?

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:28:00 +0000

If you haven't checked out Baggu in a while you should. They are the reusable bag of the moment. I may or may not own one of each, you'll never know.

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For The Littles.

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:58:00 +0000

What's better than adorable vintage adorned with woodland creatures? I could list a million things, but check out Homespun Vintage anyway.

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Monday {Miscellany}.

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:00:00 +0000

* I browsed all 300 & 65, and if you're anything like me, you will too.

* Why am I just now learning about the Feist documentary, "Look at What the Light Did Now?" I depend on some of you to keep me up to date on these things. I'm in love with this little video of the title track.

* The best source of FREE printables I've come across lately. Baby schedules, meal planning, calendars, work and home to dos... Good, Good, Good stuff.

* A great faux grain sack pillow tutorial using inexpensive IKEA rugs.

* Did you hear? Kelly Wearstler has a new blog.

P.S. Happy Valey Times Day! xo.

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Etsy Find {Friday}.

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:00:00 +0000

{upcycled ruffle dress, the measure}

+ Side note: Although not upcycled she also offers a chevron stripe dress that makes my heart pitter patter.

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Mygaritas.

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:28:00 +0000

I'm always asked to bring the same three things to a dinner party; mango salsa, guacamole, and a pitcher of my margaritas. I have much more in my repertoire but people always go crazy for these simple items. Truthfully all three of them are the easiest things I make and the difference between my version, and what people are accustom to, is that I use only simple natural ingredients. I thought I would share my margarita 'recipe' with the masses. I made this up all on my own , because cocktails with mix or any sweet crap make me choke, and it will probably reveal just how rudimentary my kitchen methods are. I hope you know how to count, because that is about all you need to make these bad boys. Fancy, huh? I'm not sure how this recipe will read, so bear with me. I promise it's worth it.

MARGARITAS
recipe makes two large drinks at my house, might make four at yours. (Remember I have FOUR kids.)

NEEDED:
A cocktail shaker (I chill mine)
Patron Silver
Cointreau
Agave nectar
3 or 4 limes
Simply Limeade™
Ice

Fill your chilled cocktail shaker 3/4 of the way up with ice. Next add four counts of Patron. (4 counts is a fancy way of saying pour it out and count 1...2...3...4.) I told you it was fancy. Now add three counts of Cointreau. Then put in one squeeze of agave nectar, no this isn't a joke, this is seriously how I measure. Squeeze the juice from your 3 or 4 limes and add whatever amount of juice you get to your shaker. Finally, I add whatever amount of Simply Limeade™ I need to fill the shaker to the right level before shaking. This last tip is important. SHAKE a lot. ENJOY!

Note: Because I'm lame I have not figured out how to make this in large pitcher quantity and come out right. Therefore when I am making a pitcher or two to take to a gathering I make the recipe individually and then pour each into a pitcher. Now that's Love. Did you hear that friends?

*Disclaimer: These margaritas will ruin you and you will never be able to order a 'rita at a bar or restaurant for they will make you gag. True story.

*photography by me

Alternatives To The Alternatives.

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:18:00 +0000

Anglo American Optical = Warby Parker

The Working World = TOMS

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Let's Talk Graphic Design.

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:00:00 +0000

I'm a visual person. I was tested as a teen and it was then that I learned that the strongest connection to my brain was from my eyes, and my weakest was from my ears. I eat, sleep and think design. It is all in the visual details and every last one of them has to be perfect before a product, website, or person (yes, I said that) meets my approval and earns my respect or money. Given two options I will always choose the best designed option over the superior product. Sad but true. It's not the easiest way to live, constantly scanning the world and judging. Let's face it 91.4% of the world is just ugly and/or poorly designed. Most people could care less about surrounding themselves with great design, but for those of us that do there are usually no exceptions. Everything must meet impossible standards and even those that make the cut can be tossed aside when they no longer thrill our visual sense.

So I plea with you, if you are developing a product, business, or website put your money where your design is. Hire the very best graphic designer you can afford. Trust their talent and not yours.

Above are two safe and natural alternatives for nail polish directed towards children (which I've written about the importance of before.) I'm sure that they are rather similar in quality but in my humble opinion they are very different in branding. Question: Which do you choose: Piggy Paint or Hopscotch Kids?

˙spıʞ ɥɔʇoɔsdoɥ :ɹǝʍsuɐ ʎɯ

P.S. Hopscotch has a sister brand for women with design that is spot on. Well done.

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Etsy Find {Friday}.

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:24:00 +0000

{pow wow princess moc, darlingtonia}

Technically these mocs would be hard to classify as Eco, but they are handmade so I give them a pass. I fear if I owned them I would never take them off. Period. End of story.

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I Think I Can. I Think I Can. I Think I Cam.

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Gardening IS NOT my forte. Mostly because it entails keeping plants alive and that talent seems to have escaped me. Pray for my children, really.

I will succeed at gardening.

I will succeed at gardening.

I will succeed at gardening.

I will succeed at gardening.

I will succeed at gardening.

I will succ...

I think I'll give this a try. I think I'll use this. Any advice?

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Dry Soda.

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:00:00 +0000

I give Dry Soda 2 thumbs and an index finger up for impeccable design (award winning), natural ingredients, and not tasting like ish. I only give it a thumb down for not being available in my area. I give it half an index finger down for containing sugar albeit natural cane sugar. I give it a pinkie up for...

I know that was getting out of HAND. Oh dear perhaps I need meds.

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They Draw & Cook.

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:00:00 +0000

I drool & eat. This blog was new to me but I subscribed immediately. There is little I love more in life than good art and good food.

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{Goody} in Bed.

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:00:00 +0000

At some point in the not so far away future (fingers crossed) I'm going to need to replace my current bedding. Currently I have an organic cotton duvet from PB very similar to this, only more paisley than floral. It has served us well (4+years) and truthfully if I had a sewing machine I could probably salvage it and get a few more years out of it. To date my only complaint about PB bedding is that it holds up a little to well. I tend to like an excuse to replace things more frequently. Can I hear an Amen? So I put my feelers out to see what tickles my fancy (or not so fancy) in organic bedding 2011. Remember my last post where I stated that I'm usually drawn to neutrals, greens and blues? Habits are hard to break ya'll. It seems my bedroom palette has little to no chance for drastic change anytime soon. I'm drawn to this Jersey Duvet because my boys have a jersey duvet cover that I capital L Love. It is a great weight and works beautifully with or without their down comforters inside and that is dandy for Florida summers. I love both the chevron stripe and the ikat striped sheets from West Elm. I have a long time obsession with chevron but I'd probably go with the ikat because it is slowly becoming my new fav. Trend alert: you will be seeing a lot more ikat this spring and summer. Get on board.

1. Organic Jersey Duvet
2. Organic iKat Stripe Sheets
3. Organic Chevron Stripe Sheets

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Etsy Find {Friday}.

noreply@blogger.com (Cameron) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:01:00 +0000

{orange linen tote, ribandhull}

I am drawn to orange this season. Any shade. It's not something I've really liked in the past, I usually cling to neutrals, blues and greens. I haven't deviated from this palette in ten+ years, then recently I started buying orange accents for my office and now it's creeping in everywhere. What is happening to me? Is this because I suffer from SAD and it's winter? I shall see if it sticks in Spring.

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