I find it kind of ironic that I am publishing this post right after I wrote about my Less is More shopping mantra. I guess it just goes to show you that when it comes to shopping it's all about making mindful choices. And gift giving season is coming up after all....
Handmade and ecofriendly are two of my favorite words. Combine them and you've got something really worth cheering about. Cosa Verde, an online artisan gallery geared toward environmentally-conscious consumers does just that.
What I love about the site is that it's really easy to find what you're looking for. Too easy. Dangerously easy. You can search by type of product (clothing, home, beauty...the usual search categories), but you can also browse better - by looking the eco-friendly values that matter most to you.
I go ga-ga every time I look at this site so just for fun I'll show you a few things that caught my eye.
Leather wallet made from repurposed upholstery leather samples and scraps:
Wooden sailboat made with non-toxic and vintage materials:
Letterpress card - printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper:
Thanks for this glowing review of cosa verde! It's so great to hear that you enjoy the site--I guess we're doing a good job! Your post made me so happy--I wish I could email you a hug!
Posted by: liz, co-founder, cosa verde | September 23, 2009 at 05:38 PM
Well, I like this handmade Leather wallet. I just wonder if you are selling it? and how much is it? Anyway, I enjoyed reading this post. Thanks for sharing.
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Posted by: Philippine Buy | September 24, 2009 at 08:29 PM
I have just come across your site...thanks for an inspiring read...I am loving the cosa verde ethic.
Posted by: Luisa | October 14, 2009 at 07:44 PM