Good For Earth = Good For All

A few easy everyday things that promote a healthier planet:

1. Eliminate toxic petroleum and chemical-based perfumes/candles and switch to

fragrances (body and home) that use nature-based ingredients.

I'm a big fan of Pacifica products!

2. Launder everything in cold water - saves energy/$ and fabrics last longer.

Use plant-based detergent and softeners.

3. Make QUALITY NOT QUANTITY your mantra.

I'd rather have nothing than something cheap, mass-marketed and disposable.

Love everything you wear or bring into your home!

Do some spring-cleaning, clear your space and mind, and donate your excess.

4. Bring your own bags when shopping.

I'm still waiting to win the Bag Raffle at Trader Joes...

after bringing my own bags for 8 years!!!

5. Plot a circular car-route when you go out to save time and gas.

6. Recycle everything.

7. Save money and express your individuality by buying vintage and second-hand

clothing and decor. Besides, nothing beats the thrill of the hunt!

We only have one planet and it's already in serious trouble.

It's so easy to make little changes that have large impacts.

Until next time... Miss Absinthe

Golden Crossroads Adventure

AH SONIA RYKIEL...

So my love of gold shoes seems to have no satiation point. What can I say... it's a gilded sickness! But in my glamorous defense, may I state that most of my lovely lovelies are second-hand and these are no exception. As I was exploring Crossroads Trader the other day, well first I had a semi-star sighting and lovely conversation with Eddie Steeples who plays Crabman on My Name is Earl (see even tv stars like groovy second-hand threads). He says that they won't know if the show is being renewed until sometime next month, so keep your fingers crossed and the good karma flowing! BTW he's just as cute in person... and I think he may have been a good luck omen, because as I turned away from him and saw the shoe rack, there they were: beautiful, golden, FRENCH, and my size!!! (which is rare because I wear between a 5 1/2 and 6) and oh so affordable, $30. Should I mention how comfy they are too? Forgive me, I gush.

So away I made with my golden treasure... on to my next Second-Hand Adventure!

BTW, there's a song called, Who the Hell is Sonia Rykiel? It's on a cd by Malcolm McLaren called Paris. I highly recommend checking it out. Oddly enough I was in a thrift store in New Orleans (Magazine Street!) when I heard the cd for the first time and I've had it ever since.

Until next time... Miss Absinthe