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Sixth Day of Christmas: 20% off Recycled Wood Picture Frames

Saturday, December 11th, 2010

HOOD 460x460 Sixth Day of Christmas: 20% off Recycled Wood Picture Frames On the sixth day of Christmas, Olive and Myrtle gives to thee…20% off Recycled Wood Picture Frames by Wood From The Hood. Made from salvaged trees that have fallen naturally and repurposed glass from old windows, these frames are built sturdily to last, and come in Walnut or Ash.

Enter coupon code FRAMES at checkout to get 20% off these repurposed frames, and check out our other green deals that are good on all 12 products for all 12 Days of Christmas!

Green Ideas for Hard-to-Shop-For, Last-Minute, and Have-on-Hand Gifts

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

Looking for a gift to have on hand in case your cousin’s on-again-off-again “friend” shows up at your holiday? Having trouble discerning just what to buy that eco-friendly friend? Want to buy a green gift for that person who’s hard to shop for? Need some last minute green gift ideas? Well, you’re in luck! The following Olive & Myrtle products carry great price tags, are all eco-friendly, and would make for great green gifts.

To have on hand for unexpected guests, or bought last minute, we won’t tell! (Just be sure to order by December 17 th for a guaranteed-by-Christmas delivery!)

1 Liter BPA-Free Stainless Steel Water Bottles by EarthLust, in three chic designs. $19.95 each.

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Portrait Tapered Recycled Wood Picture Frames by Wood From the Hood, $19.95-39.95. Available in Ash (pictured) and Walnut.

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100% pure soy Kobo Candles, $32. Available in Lemongrass, Champagne, Fresh Currant, Golden Mimosa, Vanilla Citrus, and Water Mint (pictured).

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100% reclaimed cotton Recycled Cotton Tote Bags, $20 each, by Eco Bags. Available in seven designs. (Shades of Green pictured.)

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Handmade, multi-function Tiny Basket (pictured) or A Container for One Thing, $26 each, by Perch.

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Nesting Bowls (set of three) made from 100% organic bamboo, $14, by Bambu.

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That’s not all–check out more Green Gifts Under $30 from Olive & Myrtle!

Eco Friendly Gifts Under $60

Friday, November 5th, 2010

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Thinking about giving that special someone a sustainable, recycled, reclaimed, repurposed green gift? Of course you are! Green gifts come without chemicals and toxins, a lower environmental impact, and with so many eco-friendly gifts under $60, you’re sure to find some chic, smart items for everyone on your holiday list.

Just a few of the awesome Olive & Myrtle green gifts under $60:

-Handmade, multi-functional eco-friendly Vessel Beak vase (pictured) by Perch!

-Fantasy Wood Blocks, made with wood from sustainable forests by Haba

-100% organic bamboo Deep Dish Bamboo Bowls by Bambu

-The Mason low-fire ceramic, handmade earthenware vase, container or jar by Perch!

-Renewable, compostable, biodegradable Beehive Soft Felt Bowls by Mio Culture

Also check out budget and eco-friendly green gifts under $30!

Eco-Friendly Product of the Week: Shades of Green Recycled Cotton Tote Bag

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

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Jade, Jungle, Pine, or Sea…What is your favorite shade of green? Is it on Olive & Myrtle’s “Shades of Green” 100% recycled tote bag?

This machine washable bag is produced by EcoBags, founded in 1989. They produce environmentally and socially responsible bags that are SKAL certified, being made from 100% post-industrial cotton scrap and printed with water-based inks. It is exclusively sold at Olive & Myrtle.

To view all of Olive & Myrtle’s recycled cotton tote bags, check out their bags and totes section.

Cuddle Up to Lana Organic Cotton Stuffed Animals

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Lana Dragon 11001 72dpi 460x460 Cuddle Up to Lana Organic Cotton Stuffed AnimalsFor more fun during playtime, Lana offers warm, huggable, organic cotton stuffed animals that any child would love. From Dragon to Donkey, to Anteater, you can find any character to kindle your grandchild, niece, or sons’ imagination. These adorable stuffed animals will bring a smile to their face and relief in your heart knowing that Lana’s stuffed animals are made in Europe with 100% organic cotton without harmful dyes, bleaches, or formaldehyde, and stuffed with pure wool. Search all the organic cotton stuffed animals by Lana at Olive & Myrtle.

Innovative Design Solutions by Mio Culture

Monday, June 21st, 2010

MIO swoop main 77171 72dpi 460x460 Innovative Design Solutions by Mio Culture Mio founders, Isaac and Jaime Salm, established Mio as a design company dedicated to creating the most sustainable and innovative design experiences in the market. As brothers, they share the same passion for combining business rigor with environmentally and socially progressive design.  The functionality of the Beehive, Wobowl, and Swoop, were designed to strategically harness the most eco-intelligent aspects of conventional manufacturing. The 100% wool design was carefully matched for optimal efficiency and environmental benefits that adhere to Mio’s social responsibility. The diversity in contour and curve of the Mio pieces offers you the sculptural aesthetic to make a stylish visual statement in any nook or tabletop.

Perch! Not Your Ordinary Ceramics!

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

PER ACFOT 77100 72dpi 460x460 Perch! Not Your Ordinary Ceramics! Perch! products are hand made with love from a small team based out of Brooklyn, New York. Perch! ceramics are created from non-toxic finishes and byproducts to  create limited impact on the environment. Each ceramic piece has a unique name that pairs beautifully with the unparallel design of these multifunctional works of art. Between the Campy Planters and the O Bowl, Perch! offers a medley of sleek designs for the eco-friendly, artfully minded individual. Olive & Myrtle can’t get enough of the clever simplicity Perch! adds to their product line. View more Perch! products at our online boutique.

A Labor Of Love: Green House Framing Recycled Picture Frames

Friday, May 14th, 2010

GHF StandardOak 77133 134 135 72dpi 460x460 A Labor Of Love: Green House Framing Recycled Picture FramesLisa Pratt and Lars Jorgensen launched Green House Framing as a vehicle to marry their artistic desires with a green lifestyle. Each frame is handmade from reclaimed wood and constructed using the most environmentally conscious methods possible. Recycled Wood Museum Collection Frames are hand made from salvaged Douglas Fir gathered from deconstructed homes in the Pacific Northwest. All other Green House Framing recycled picture frames can be viewed and purchased here. Green House Framing’s dedication to sustainable practices gives new life to a precious resource.

Wonder Thunder Reusable Produce Bags, Taking Over Grocery Stores By Storm

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Wonder Thunder Blue Produce Bags 88010 72dpi 459x459  Wonder Thunder Reusable Produce Bags, Taking Over Grocery Stores By StormAt Wonder Thunder, every product is made entirely by hand with relentless dedication to organic and eco-friendly materials as well as business practices. Based out of Seattle, Washington, Wonder Thunder is a collaborative effort between Meagan Claire Hall and Sasha Barr. As for their process, they both draw, Sasha screen prints, Meagan sews. Wonder Thunder combines the raw elements of made-with-love products and convenience to create designed work of art. Use these handy Reusable Produce Bags as a great sling tote at the farmers market or grocery store, without the guilty plastic bag syndrome. For more eco-friendly products, shop Olive & Myrtle.

Puma’s Sustainable Alternative to Cardboard Boxes

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

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Puma introduces their brand new eco friendly packaging. They scrapped the traditional boxed design and developed new packaging that claims to use 65% less paper than boxes. Puma dubbed their creation as the Clever Little Bag and it is clever indeed. Puma predicts to save 8,500 tons of paper, one million liters of water, 20 million mega joules of electricity each year! Puma will do this by ditching the shoebox and place footwear in cardboard frames wrapped in reusable bags. Their goal is to reduce their own carbon paw print and one day change the way the industry packages their products. Check out their video here!