Fat Free Green

I've been wondering how these supposed "green" companies or products can be labeled as such. It's like when "fat free" came to be. Fat-free means less than 0.5 grams per serving, therefore not really fat free. What I've read about "green" and "sustainable" is that these terms mean how how much less harm the items or process is to the environment, then no harm. Therefore, they can still cause harm, but if they've made strides to reduce environmental damage they can still be considered "green". Interesting! Nonetheless, I believe to be one of the greenest of the green. I may even start referring to my self as the green queen. (just what I need, another nickname). I'll keep doing my part and hope you all try to do yours. Happy, happy week!

Hope

This weeks featured item is a necklace called Hope on a Rope. It was created really on accident. I needed the inside of a clothes line to secure a handle to a purse and in pulling out the inside I was left with a new creation. I am dedicated to helping kids so the entire sale of these necklaces will be donated to charity. So please buy yours today and make a difference in a kids life. I guess it really should be called Hope in a Rope. Nonetheless, the kids still get the money! Happy, happy week!

Alterations

I've been asked recently to alter some pants. So instead of dissecting them and creating a purse, I'm changing them to be useful again in there original form. This too is being earth conscious and "green". If Bob were to give them to a second hand store it would force him to buy new ones. If he simply threw them away he'd have to buy new ones. Regardless of what he did with the pants he'd have to replace them. New fabric, buttons, zippers and thread, all manufactured, creating pollution and waste. Perhaps it's good for our eco system but not so much for our economy. So in conclusion, mending, altering or transforming are all means of recycling. Something to think about! Happy, happy week!

Lavender

We were out of town last week golfing in Peshtigo. A couple weeks ago we blogged about lavender and it uses in wreaths and the like. We would like to follow up this week with the idea. Remember Twilight Zone episode where this guy's house and then ultimately himself, starts turning into foliage? That's the first thing we thought of when our lavender covered vase was complete. Not everything comes out well, but you never know unless you try. Hope all had a great 4th of July and are rested and rejuvenated. Happy week!