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Green Gifts for Him

Monday, December 13th, 2010

Looking for green gift ideas for the guys in your life? Giving green means giving him the gift of sustainability and natural durability. Here are some fun, functional green gifts for any guy on your list:

1 Liter BPA-Free Stainless Steel Water Bottle by Earthlust. Handmade from high-quality food-grade stainless steel, these water bottles are naturally safe, trendy, and functional. Non-toxic paints in cool designs and a carabineer cap make these the perfect durable, sustainable gift for the guy on the go.

Reclaimed Wood Cribbage Board with recycled metal pegs. Made from reclaimed lumber from trees that have fallen naturally, and durable enough to last generations, this cribbage board is a great green gift for any fun-loving guy. ($5 off through Dec. 17th for Olive and Myrtle’s 12 Days of Christmas Deals!)

Verde Recycled Stainless Steel 4-piece Grilling Set by Outset. Recycled stainless steel and farm-raised bamboo handles, this eco-friendly grilling set is beautifully made and comes in sustainable packaging. (20% off through Dec. 17 for Olive and Myrtle’s 12 Days of Christmas Deals!)

100% organic Bamboo Chop Block. Sturdy with a hard finish, this chop block is food-safe, absorbs little moisture, and is hand-finished with natural oil. A chef-worthy gift that will withstand the heartiest of cooks.

Felt Eggflat, made from 100% industrial wool felt from factory excess is a great piece for the manly home. Whether for kitchen produce, coffee table display, or a catch-all for keys, this multi-functional eggflat makes for a cool gift. Available in large or mini size.

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Seventh Day of Christmas: 15% off Organic Cotton Tea Towels

Sunday, December 12th, 2010

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On the seventh day of Christmas, Olive and Myrtle gives to thee…15% off the organic cotton Tea Towels by Wonder Thunder. Available in four cheerful designs printed with water-based inks, these cute eco-friendly towels brighten up any kitchen.

Enter coupon code TEATOWELS at checkout to get 15% now through December 17th, when Olive and Myrtle’s 12 Days of Christmas ends! (Also the last day to order for a guaranteed Christmas delivery!) All the 12 green deals are good for all 12 Days of Christmas.

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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!

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Fourth Day of Christmas: 15% off A Container for One Thing

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

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One the fourth day of Christmas, Olive and Myrtle gives to thee…15% off cute, functional A Container for One Thing by Perch! Perfect for storing a precious trinket or memory, this tiny eco-friendly ceramic container hangs from a cord so you can display your small treasures safely.

Handmade, with a non-toxic finish, this little beauty is 15% off during Olive and Myrtle’s 12 Days of Christmas Deals by entering coupon code PERCH at checkout. Don’t forget to check out the other green deals during the 12 Days of Christmas–all 12 deals on all 12 products are good all 12 Days!

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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 17th for a guaranteed-by-Christmas delivery!)

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

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

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.

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!

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Olive & Myrtle 12 Days of Christmas Deals

Monday, December 6th, 2010

Olive and Myrtle’s 12 Days of Christmas has begun! Starting Monday, December 6th, through Friday, December 17th (which is also the last day to order for a guaranteed delivery before Christmas), Olive and Myrtle will be featuring a new eco-friendly green gift a day, each with it’s own special sale price or discount!

No need to wait for the product’s feature day to get the special discount, all 12 products can be bought on all 12 days!

Here is a sneak peek at the products and special deals. Be sure to check back daily for product descriptions and info!

On the 12 Days of Christmas, Olive and Myrtle gives to thee:

The soft Waffle Weave Organic Cotton Bathrobe made from 100% organic cotton for $15 off. (Coupon code: ROBE)

Fantasy Wood Blocks made with wood from sustainable forests for 15% off. (Coupon code: BLOCKS)

A chic Felt Wine Pocket created from industrial wool felt for 15% off. (Coupon Code: WINEPOCKET)

Cute, functional, handmade A Container For One Thing by Perch for 15% off. (Coupon code: PERCH)

Verde Recycled Stainless Steel 4-piece Grilling Set made with 100% sustainable products for 20% off. (Coupon Code: BBQTOOLS)

Recycled Wood Picture Frames made from salvaged trees with glass from recycled windows at 20% off. (Coupon code: FRAMES)

100% Organic Cotton Tea Towels in three different water-based ink designs for 15% off. (Coupon code: TEATOWELS)

Delicious-smelling, eco-friendly 100% pure soy Kobo Candles for $5 off. (Coupon code: KOBO)

Fun, durable Bamboo Domino Game made from renewable bamboo FREE with a purchase of $75 or more. (Coupon code: FREEDOMINOGAME after adding game to cart)

Reclaimed Wood Cribbage Board made from reclaimed lumber and recycled metal pegs for $5 off. (Coupon code: CRIBBAGE)

Durable, eco-chic Lunch Tote Bagettes for adults in three fun designs for $5 off. (Coupon code: LUNCHTOTE)

Colorful Beech Wood Abacus made with 100% water-based, solvent free lacquers for 20% off. (Coupon code: ABACUS)

Happy holiday shopping!

Posted in Bed & Bath, Home Décor, Kids & Baby, Kitchen, Sustainability, Sustainable Designers, Sustainable Products, Uncategorized | 14 Comments »

Eco-Chic Holiday Parties

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

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Photo from Ideal Home Magazine

Right amidst the dizzying shopping, cleaning, prepping, and general busyness of the season, holiday parties are squeezed in. You don’t want to be too busy planning that you can’t enjoy the fun. You also don’t want hosting an eco-friendly party to take any more prepping, time or energy. We hear you! Here is a simple list of some eco-friendly party necessities from Olive & Myrtle so you and your guests can have a green good time:

-The 100% industrial wool Felt Wine Pocket that is made from about 85% factory excess wool stores and totes wine bottles perfectly.

-The Linen + Organic Cotton Tablecloths, Placemats and Napkins by Porter are durable, eco-friendly, and beautiful.

-100% pure soy candles by Kobo Candles and Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day are a safer, cleaner way to infuse fragrance and light into your festivities.

-Eco-friendly, 100% organic Bamboo Appetizer Trays, Bamboo Serving Trays, and the multi-function Chop, Scoop, Serve Reversible Board by Bambu look chic and pass and prepare foods safely.

-The organic Bamboo Coaster Set or eco-chic Felt Cut Coasters save your tables from rings the green way.

-The Reclaimed Wood Cribbage Board by Wood From the Hood will add some fun to your holiday fetes for generations with its sustainable design.

Have fun partying green!

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New Arrivals at Olive and Myrtle

Friday, November 26th, 2010

Tons of new green products have arrived at Olive and Myrtle! Find green gifts for everyone on your list, or snag yourself some sustainable home décor. Here’s a look at a few of the new arrivals:

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Washable, eco-friendly Lunch Tote Bagettes by Mimi the Sardine

These 7 different styles of colorful reusable lunch totes can easily fit a water bottle in addition to your lunch, have soft handles and a sturdy zipper, and the PVC-and-lead-free acrylic-coated cotton sacks your lunch safely. Great for kids and adults!

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Minnesota-based Wood From the Hood collects trees that have fallen naturally or been taken down due to disease and recycles them into lumber, used to make beautiful reclaimed products such as this classic cribbage board complete with recycled metal pegs.

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1 Liter BPA-Free Stainless Steel Water Bottle by Earthlust

Handmade from food grade, naturally safe unlined stainless steel, these water bottles are the safe and green way to stay hydrated. Three beautiful designs are available, created with non-toxic paints.

Check out the many other new green products at Olive and Myrtle, including an eco-friendly Felt Wine Pocket, Recycled Wood Picture Frames, Reclaimed Maple Cutting Boards, and more!

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Olive and Myrtle featured on Cool Mom Picks!

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

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Cool Mom Picks is a website devoted to the coolest gifts and gear for parents. The site’s Holiday Gift Guide features an array of kid and parent gifts listed in a fun way (for the kid obsessed with super heroes, for the hostess whose parties you talk about all year long, for the cool 13-year-old from her cool aunt, etc.).

“The coolest gifts under $15 that don’t seem cheap at all” listing includes the 100% organic bamboo Nesting Bowls by Bambu from Olive and Myrtle. The set of three woven baskets are multi-purpose catch-alls great for holding fresh fruit, bread, toiletries, keys, you name it! Sturdy and lightweight, the organic bowls are as beautiful and functional they are sustainable, as are the many other green gifts from Olive and Myrtle.

Thanks to Cool Mom Picks for featuring us!

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Olive & Myrtle featured in Midwest Home magazine!

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

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Reusable Organic Cotton Produce Bags by Wonder Thunder are handy eco-friendly bags perfect for grocery and farmer’s market shopping, as Midwest Home magazine made note of in their Nov/Dec issue!

The bags are made from unbleached organic cotton, have convenient organic cotton drawstring-closure, and fit into one another for toting. Fun, water-based ink lettering and designs available in green, blue, or red. Perfect for eco-conscious grocery-shoppers, they also make a great gift for a gardener, as suggested by Midwest Home magazine, who describes them as “ideal for a garden harvest or farmers’ market shopping.”

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Oliveandmyrtle.com has more gorgeous green gifts for everyone on your list! Also check out Midwest Home magazine’s Holiday Shopping: All Wrapped Up for some great gifts sorted brilliantly into categories by recipient type and hobby.

Thanks, Midwest Home, and happy shopping all!

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