Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Eco-Chic in 2012

Now's a great time to start fresh with the new year. I've been examining my lifestyle, and I've realized that a lot of things get thrown away that needn't be. Here are some ideas for reusable items that you can either make yourself (if you're crafty), or buy.

Instead of:

Disposable Cotton Rounds

Try:
Reusable Cotton Rounds
Buy them here:


Or make them here:

Instead of:

Plastic Grocery Bags

Try:

Cloth Totes
Buy them here:

Or make them here:


Instead of:


Disposable Plastic Straws


Try:

Glass Straws
Buy them here:

If you can make them:
I'm impressed!


Instead of:

Plastic Sandwich Bags


Try:

Reusable Snack Bags
Buy them here:

Or make them here:


These are just a few ideas to start your new year greener! Your wallet will be happier, and your Mother Earth will be happier as well!


♥Emily

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Happy, Happy New Year!

Last night, New Year's Eve, my husband and I went downtown to spend New Years with friends. We went out for Ethiopian, then went to a friends condo, which just so happened to have an ideal view of the space needle from their window, and their roof. A few minutes before midnight, we all went up to the roof with our champagne and watched the stunning fireworks being shot off of the top of the Space Needle.
After a romantic New Years kiss, :D, we went down to Belltown and celebrated the new year. The streets and clubs were packed, and everyone was friendly and jubilant.

 Promptly, at 4 AM, we went back to our friends condo on Capitol Hill, and zonked, sufficiently partied-out. At 10AM, I awoke to the sound of church bells playing a beautiful melody. Breakfast was waiting, and the coffee was hot.

My husband and I live a good ways out of the city, with a big yard, a stream, and forest out back. We've got a huge garage, and plenty of solitude, but there is something to be said for city life. I think last night was the best New Years I've ever experienced.

With a celebration like that, I'm confident my new year is going to be amazing. It's a good omen!

I hope all of your New Years were spectacular, and that you're ready for a new start.

Happy 2012!

♥Emily

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