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Victoria Everman Debuts in ReadyMade Magazine April/May 2008 Issue
2008-03-25 17:39:00
That’s right! I’m one step closer to my 2008 goal of breaking into 3 major newsstand magazines - one down, two to go. My first piece for ReadyMade Magazine appears on page 17 of their April /May 2008 issue, which is all about Green Design. There is also a nice picture and short bio about me on ...
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Weekly Green Crafts: CAGW Round-Up for March 15th-March 21st
2008-03-24 17:17:00
March 17th - Tools to Use: Knitting Needles by Kelly Rand: “Learning to knit can seem a bit overwhelming, especially if you are familiar with long-time knitters and all of their tools and many needles. At the basic level, all you need to get started is a pair of needles and some yarn. Beyond that ...
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Carnival of the Green #120
2008-03-24 13:12:00
Time for another weekly edition of Carnival of the Green , organized by the nifty folks at TreeHugger. Last week, the COTG was hosted by Natural Collection; next week, hosting duties are covered by Conserve Plastic Bags. LET’S GET TO THE POSTS! Though a bit late for the holiday, Innstyle Montana offers up tips on how to be ...

New Indie Fashion Column Premieres on IndieFixx.com
2008-03-21 16:51:00
If you don’t read the Indie Fixx blog yet, you are missing out on some great stuff! The Indie Fixx blog is an extension of the Indie Fixx online store, started by Jen Wallace and full of “indie goodies from the whimsical to the practical.” After three years of writing the blog herself, Jen has recruited ...
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Easter Bonnets Get an Eco-Stylish Makeover
2008-03-19 17:13:00
Too many Easter traditions are going the way of the evening radio shows and home telephones. Fashionistas everywhere agree we need to keep the custom of a new Easter bonnet alive. Rebirth through fashion Worn by girls and women to church services, and the parade that followed, the new Easter hat was often seen as a necessary ...
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News Flash: Chic, Green Living is More Than Fashion and Make-up
2008-03-18 17:44:00
Despite all of the progress the environmental movement has made, being both chic and sustainable is still often seen as a frivolous combination. Apparently, growing your own food and wearing stylish, eco-friendly fashions are two separate worlds that we shouldn’t combine. Not anymore! Impressively experienced writer Christie Matheson just released her 5th book titled Green Chic: Saving ...
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Weekly Green Crafts: CAGW Round-Up for March 8th-March 14th
2008-03-17 14:45:00
March 9th — Put All Your Eggs in One Basket by Autumn Wiggins: “A traditional Easter requires quite a bit of wasteful accoutrement. If you are trying to go green, there?s a lot of ground to cover. Maybe you?re already making preparations to color eggs with natural dyes, or even sprouting your own wheat berry ...
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The Newest Guest at Alternative Consumer
2008-03-14 17:38:00
Just who is that guest? Me! Maureen, founder and fantastic writer of the green blog Alternative Consumer , asked if I would be interested in being a guest blogger. Two words: hell yeah! With a barrel full of ideas, my first post for AC went live today. Head on over to Alternative Consumer and let me know what ...
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Eco-Fashion Euphoria: Lizzie Parker
2008-03-13 18:13:00
No matter how much I “green” my lifestyle, I can’t get away from the fact that I adore fashion. In all my 23 years, I’m still not able to explain just what it is about clothing that draws me to it, but the passion is undeniably there. With all of the eco-fashion options abound these ...
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Most Huggable #15
2008-03-13 06:04:00
My writing hits the Most Huggable list again! This time, my entry on the Poppytalk Handmade marketplace from Crafting a Green World. If you haven’t heard of Poppytalk Handmade, now is the time to check it out because this month’s theme (March 10th to April 11th) is all about green.

FutureNatural Organic Giveaway - THE WINNER IS ?
2008-03-10 19:57:00
The winner of the Victoria-E.com/FutureNatural giveaway is … Kathryn Rile! A big CONGRATULATIONS to Kathryn, who also happens to be founder of Pogo Design, a nifty graphic design firm that has worked with a number of small businesses. Thank you to everyone who entered and thank you to FutureNatural for offering up some of their delectable ...
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Weekly Green Crafts: CAGW Round-Up for March 1st-March 7th
2008-03-10 19:46:00
Are you getting sick of my little intros? If so, leave a comment and let me know. If enough folks say “yes”, then I’ll simply provide you good readers with the Crafting a Green World weekly collection of posts. March 2nd — Artifacts: Tune In, Turn On, Tie Knots. This is Macrame. by Autumn Wiggins: “Yes, ...
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Green Fashion Goes Mainstream in Lucky Magazine
2008-03-07 18:52:00
Who says sustainable style isn’t chic? I received my copy of the April 2008 issue of Lucky Magazine yesterday and was overjoyed to find a six-page spread full of eco-fashions. Starting on page 234, the piece is title “Everything you see on these pages is totally eco-friendly and just as chic as can be,” and ...
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The Business of DIY in Spring 2008 Issue of Venus Magazine
2008-03-04 19:55:00
Already mentioned on Etsy.com’s Storque blog, the latest issue of Venus Magazine (Spring 2008) features a swank and informative section about the Business of DIY: We can?t tell you everything you need to know to run your own business. But we can give you a few tips, tricks of the trade, and a little advice ...
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Most Huggable #14
2008-03-04 19:36:00
I recently began posting a variety of my blog entires on Treehugger’s Hugg.com again. After just a day, my review for thepurplebook Green Edition made it onto the Most Huggable series on Treehugger.com. Not only did the book review get mentioned, it is the first blog entry to be mentioned - that’s a first!

FutureNatural Organic Giveaway - ONE WEEK LEFT TO ENTER!
2008-03-03 18:53:00
Don’t forget - there is only one week left to enter the FutureNatural giveaway, featuring 3 full-size organic body products! The winner will be announced next Monday, March 10th right here on Victoria-E.com. Click the link after the picture for more details.
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Shop Green Online with thepurplebook
2008-03-03 18:45:00
Unless you live a Compact-like lifestyle, you are going to be shopping on a somewhat regular basis. Whether it be home improvements, gifts, furnishings, crafts, gardening, fashions, babies, sports, pets or anything else you have going on, there is a green option to be found. But where do you buy from? I?m all for promoting local ...
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Weekly Green Crafts: CAGW Round-Up for Feb 23rd-Feb 29th
2008-03-03 18:08:00
It all started out with just little old me, trying to post at least once a day to get Crafting a Green World on its feet. That was just four months ago. Now, CAGW has seven other writers with more on the way. To see how much the blog has grown in such a short ...
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Top 5: Posts for February 2008
2008-02-29 13:12:00
Hello leap day readers! Even with an extra day, February is still a day or two shorter than all the other months. I’m sure most of you will be working, since it is a Friday, but maybe some of you took the day off to have a long weekend. What are you going to do ...
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Weekly Green Leisure: All Green Round-Up Feb 8th-Feb 22nd
2008-02-28 18:41:00
What a crazy two weeks it has been! Lots of writing projects and a few changes over at All Green Magazine. Thanks to my diligent work on the website’s Leisure section, it is quite full with ideas of fun things to do in Connecticut. Now, I’ll be working on writing about Eco-Fashion and doing Media Reviews for the website. That means I’ll be writing about sustainably stylish stores and brands, along with reviewing green books, movies, documentaries, TV shows and more! I’ve already written my first piece for each of my two new categories - I’ll be featuring those right here next week. Until then, enjoy my most recent (and last for awhile) Leisure articles below. Connecticut Embraces Its Passion for Horticulture with the Federated Garden Clubs - “Established during the spring of 1929, the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut is now made up of over 8,000 members and 152 clubs. As one of the 13 educational, charitable non-profit organizations operating...
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Designs on Vancouver: Bamboo Clothes Canada, Dancing Bears Hemp Clothing, a
2008-02-28 18:32:00
Our fashion writer, Victoria Everman, highlights three of the designers who will be exhibiting their work at the upcoming Vancouver Green Living Show. - GreenLivingOnline.com editor Bamboo Clothes Canada Widely touted for its strength, soft texture and unrivaled moisture wicking capabilities, bamboo fabrics have become the latest trend in sustainable fashion. “There is no better feeling in the world than to wrap yourself in a luxurious fabric that breathes with your skin,” says Bamboo Clothes Canada. Just 18 months after opening their online store in 2003, BCC sold 90,000 bamboo t-shirts — nothing short of enormous growth. Known for being one of the most comprehensive online shops for basic bamboo clothing, BCC plans to expand into bamboo hosiery, towels, bed linens, underwear and robes in the near future. Their bamboo fiber shawls offer a beautiful splash of color that would be perfect for your next night on the town. Basic t-shirts for both men and women are abou...
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Designs on Vancouver: Australian Outback Collection, Ethical Soles Trading
2008-02-27 17:54:00
Our fashion writer, Victoria Everman, highlights three of the designers who will be exhibiting their work at the upcoming Vancouver Green Living Show. - GreenLivingOnline.com editor Australian Outback Collection Started over two decades ago in the Down Under, the Australian Outback Collection has firmly established itself in the heart of Vancouver. Billed as “urban ready gear” for the “concrete jungle”, the AOC mixes functional wardrobe pieces with versatility and enduring style. Dedicated to supporting their new homeland, AOC proudly promotes its Made in Canada garments. Available on their website’s online store is specific line of men’s shirts that were sewn right in Vancouver. Doing their part to help lessen their carbon footprint, the AOC has recently introduced clothing made from sustainable fabrics - specifically hemp, bamboo and tencel. Shirts and hats for both men and women at the center of their sustainable offerings, along with a multi-pocket tote bag. Will new...
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Magazine Review: Body+Soul March 2008 Issue: Scents, Stress and Stomach Woe
2008-02-26 14:12:00
My boyfriend has a nose like a dog. Because of this, I’ve become accustomed to not wearing perfume and opening the bathroom window after I apply scented lotions. When it comes to cleaning, whether it be the kitchen counters or our weekly two loads of laundry, I have to be sure to use all natural scents that won’t make him dizzy. You could say that his nose is the same as a person with sensitive skin. When I read the “Making Sense of Scents” feature article (page 107) in this month’s Body +Soul , I identified with it right away. As a child, I used to have terrible skin reactions when my mother would use anything other than Tide laundry detergent and Downy softener. Though I am not sure if it had anything to do with the scents in the products, reading that “skin allergies are the most common and proven adverse reactions to synthetic fragrances” sure did get me thinking. Writer Frances Lefkowitz provides a great amount of data to back up the fact that all these unnatural sm...
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Weekly Green Crafts: CAGW Round-Up for Feb 16th-Feb 22nd
2008-02-25 18:22:00
Where did our usual Friday post go!? Caught up in the midst of other projects, I wasn’t able to get the weekly CAGW post to all you good readers until today. Even though it is late, I do have some good news! Guess what CAGW has? Even more new writers! This past week, Emma Henderson began posting on CAGW and it is a delight to have her as part of the team. Her bio from CAGW’s “About” page gives more details on her crafty past and present: Emma Henderson launched Showpony in 2006 with an aim to produce fun and engaging printed products for the home and accessories market. Trompe l’oeil meaning to ‘trick the eye’ is a theme which runs through much of Emma’s designs, from hiding bugs within the folds of her cushions or using vintage images on modern shapes. Inspired by honesty in nature and poking fun at real life she creates products that are functional and beautiful. She is passionate about creating new products but remains committed to sustainable desi...
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Natural Beauty Has a New Online Home + EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY!
2008-02-25 14:04:00
Move over Sephora, there is new online home for organic and natural beauty projects - its name is FutureNatural . Launched only two months ago, FutureNatural carries some big names in eco-beauty, such as Zoya, Stem Organics, Nvey Eco make-up, Juniper Ridge, Hamadi, and Farmaesthetics to name a few. “We’re not anti-science, we’re not blindly for nature, and we don’t profess to be perfect. What we do believe is that science and nature combine beautifully to create products that are effective and luxurious to use - but we want you to be healthy as well as gorgeous,” says FutureNatural President and Founder Emma Pezzack. “FutureNatural is the lifelong culmination of experiences, passions, accumulated knowledge and a genuine desire to empower others to be aware of how their purchases affect their health, wellbeing, environment, plants and animals.” Emma’s lifelong passion began on a farm in Australia. Now settled in Austin, Texas, she is als...
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Designs on Vancouver: Nixxi, Adhesif Clothing, and Shirtseed
2008-02-22 07:30:00
With dozens of sustainable designs, Vancouver could easily be considered the eco-fashion center for Canada. Our fashion writer, Victoria Everman, highlights three of the designers who will be exhibiting their work at the upcoming Vancouver Green Living Show. - GreenLivingOnline.com editor Nixxi Soft textures and images of cherry blossoms greet you when you visit the Nixxi website. These Salt Spring Island designs exudes a peaceful and ethereal serenity. The cherry blossom motif served as center of Nixxi’s Fall 2007 collection, all made in Vancouver under the watchful eye of designer Jada-lee Watson. Her soft mix and match lines includes hoodies, tees, tunic tops, pants, capris and camisoles. All were created with a slew of sustainable fabrics including: hemp, organic cotton, soy, bamboo and organic linen. Available in the company’s online store and in local Canadian businesses, Nixxi has become a favorite among casual dressers and yoga enthusiasts. Adhesif Clothing Looking to co...
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EXCLUSIVE!: Fig Kids Spring 2008 Collection Preview
2008-02-19 01:07:00
Spring has nearly sprung and that means it is time for mac and cheese, short sleeve tees and “mommy, can we please?” Keeping your little ones clothed and looking cool at the same time can seem like an endless challenge, especially when the styles they are craving for could have been grown with dangerous chemicals. ...
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Weekly Green Crafts: CAGW Round-Up for Feb 9th-Feb 15th
2008-02-15 18:15:00
What a week! Love-centered holiday aside, two new writers joined the Crafting a Green World family. Mentioned in a previous Weekly Green Crafts post, Tara Hogan has begun posting on the blog. Her first post, about some very nifty recycled coasters (which I’m badly in need of) was featured on Apartment Therapy’s Re-Nest blog - ...
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Poisonous Plastics in Your Sexy Playthings
2008-02-13 05:47:00
Whether adventurous or mildly amorous, millions of couples use ?novelty? items (a.k.a. sex toys). Often purchased on a whim, these bedside buddies can exponentially enhance your sensual encounters but they may also bring their own fair share of damage. Soft and dangerous If any of your toys are made from what looks to be a jelly-like substance ...
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Weekly Green Crafts: CAGW Round-Up for Feb 2nd-Feb 8th
2008-02-08 15:05:00
A big “THANK YOU” goes out to everyone who left their warm feedback on Crafting a Green World’s new layout and design - you guys rock my socks (which I will one day be able to knit myself). With last week’s stylish updates, this week brought us the one-year anniversary of the launch of CAGW’s ...
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