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It is love.

Scratch that. It IS.

Paris IS. To me, it is.

Inauguration Items Under $20

Obama Recycled Cotton Market Bag
EcoWorks
$10


January 20, 2009: If there was ever a moment to feel proud to be an American, it will be tomorrow at noon. We are marking history, and it cannot be overstated.

For an ounce of levity, start the next four years off on a "hopeful" note with a little more Obama-ism.

EcoWorks' simple, recycled cotton tote with a free-drawn Obama visage or "Yes We Can" might just outlast your slogan t-shirt and campaign button. A lovely way to get behind the Pres at only $10 each.


Yes We Can Recycled Cotton Market Bag
$10
EcoWorks

Ooh! Boots on sale.

Lauren boots
$195 (normally $295)
Terra Plana
www.terraplana.com


Capricorn boots
$175 (normally $275)
Terra Plana
www.terraplana.com



January sales huzzah!

Bundle of joy

Isidoro C'cahuantico
$104.95
World of Good.com


Few things are better than a scarf that keeps out every breath of cold - and doesn't give you razor burn. My own alpaca scarf from Ecuador is fail-safe. Warm, water-resistant, and never scratchy.

This oversized red and black version by Peruvian weaver Isidoro C'cahuantico is earthy and stylish. You might find a similar pattern at Bloomingdale's, but skip the hassle and support an artisan instead!

Pano-tastic

A friend took this impressive shot as he was inspecting solar panels today. That view should definitely be a selling point of the product.

Not fashion-y, mais quand même...

Hook up your solar resources with Build it Green

Top 5 of Sustainable Summer Schwag

Ahhh! Summer is finally here. Well, technically not for another 20 days but I don't think that the bbq's, bikinis, tan-lines, or margaritas will take offense.

To celebrate La Libellule's return from hibernation, I've canvassed the web to bring you the Top 5 Best of Sustainable Summer Schwag:


1.All Natural Sun Shield Sunblock
$12.99 for 6 oz.<


2. Amanda Swimsuit
$122
This adorably chic one-piece is 90% organic cotton by the go-to eco-swim designer; Kelly B.
Click here


3.Plaid Straw Beach Bag by Old Navy
$10


4.Baja BBQ Firepack by Mike and Maaike (SF locals!)
Doing our part to put a dent into the 14,5000 tons of VOC emitted from 46,200 tons of lighter fluid used in the US each year. This biodegradable firestarter get your veggie burgers and carne asada grilled in 20 minutes, without the funny kerosene aftertaste.



5.Herradura Blanco - top-shelf tequila from sustainably raised agave, produced in Jalisco, the birthplace of the drink. Salt or no salt?
$45

A little lemon juice in your hair, and you're set until September!
* 2 cups water
* 2 cups chamomile tea
* 1 tablespoon of parsley
* 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

Boil all the ingredients and let it simmer for 15 mins. Strain out the tea bags and parsley (make sure to remove all of the parsley) and let it sit till room temperature. Poor on to hair over a sink and rinse two or three times.

He Doesn't Know It, But Danny Seo is My New BFF

An eco heads-up from Apartment Therapy :


Eco-friendly lifestyle super guru Danny Seo has signed on create a line of green household textiles for JC Penney. Come April 2008, we won't have to surf the Internet for sweet enviro deals, just head to your local JCP.



The towels look sumptuous and cozy. And how cute is Danny?