Create an Eco-Retreat for Less With the West Elm Green Line
In the March/April issue of Spa (on newsstands now), we show you how to transform your bathroom into a relaxing, spa-like retreat. Hint: natural textures like wood and stone play a key role.
To create the look while being earth-friendly, check out West Elm Green, the retailer’s eco-conscious home decor line. All of these products (designated online by a tree icon) are either responsibly produced, certified organic, recycled, rapidly renewable, or non-toxic. West Elm also explains these labels in a PDF you can download.
Most of the collection is on sale this week, making it the perfect time to transform your bathroom, bedroom, or entire home into a sanctuary Mother Nature would love.
—Victor Maze, art director
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Spa’s Holiday Gift Guide: Day 1 – Gifts for the Home
Editor’s Pick: I don’t have a great track record when it comes to plants, but this cute aromatherapy growing kit ($34.95) makes me want to discover my green thumb. The white containers would look great on the windowsill in my kitchen, and I love the scent of fresh lavender. Plus, the pots would make fantastic votive holders should history repeat itself …
—Natalie Ridsdale, managing editor
Get more gifts for the home after the jump.
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Living Green Collection from Hillhouse Naturals
Candles are made with a 100% natural soy wax and plant-derived essential oils. Scents include Sprout, Flora, Red Currant Nectarine, and Orange Leaf Amber. Prices: Diffuser – $43. Candle in glass – $24.50. Candle in tin – $12.
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Holiday Wishes Votive Collection from Glassybaby
Includes six rich red candleholders: lipstick, ferrari red, rudolph, amaretto, lifeguard, and true love. Price: $240 |
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Sustainable Napkin Blocks and Organic Percale Napkins from Amenity
Pre-washed organic percale napkins available in cream, cocoa and grey. Napkin blocks hewn and crafted by hand from FSC-certified walnut. Price: Napkin Blocks (set of 4) – $36. Napkins (set 0f 4) – $50. |
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The Wishing Wall from Uncommon Goods
I am inspired by this Wishing Wall from Uncommon Goods. It would be great as a wedding, baby, or graduation present (as the site suggests), but I like the idea of having it be a part of everyday life.
You could write yourself motivational notes that you open daily to help you stay on a diet, or you could jot down a mini diary entry every night and reread them all on New Year’s. Or what if you listed your frustrations on a sheet each day to help let them go?
If cardboard and bright colors aren’t your thing, you could cut vellum into strips and place the notes (either folded or rolled) in an apothecary jar for a more sophisticated take on the concept.
Image: Uncommon Goods
—Natalie Ridsdale, managing editor
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Makeup Storage Goes Vintage
I need everything to be neat and organized, so I store my makeup in a small clear plastic toolbox, but this post from Apartment Therapy takes the idea one chic step further by going vintage.
There are some beautiful wood options on online auction sites, but I also appreciate the industrial, my-skin-is-serious-business vibe that galvanized boxes give.
Either way, you get something both beautiful and functional—and what could be better than that?
How do you store your makeup?
Image: Apartment Therapy
—Natalie Ridsdale, managing editor
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Style Tip: Jewelry at Cost Plus World Market
When I think of Cost Plus World Market, I usually think of the amazing culinary treats they have there or the unique home furnishings. However, my last trip there revealed a whole world of amazingly affordable accessories that are begging to be packed for a resort or spa getaway!
I gazed longingly at rack after rack of earrings, bracelets, rings, necklaces, and scarves, imagining the perfect outfit for each piece. I finally settled on the items pictured here, each only $4.99! In fact, a majority of the earrings in the store were only $4.99, necklaces around $10-15. They even had a small rack of tunics and dresses for around $19 each—perfect for a beach vacation (I fell in love with a brown and cream print tunic that I’m kicking myself right now for not purchasing).
The selection isn’t nearly as extensive (or as cheap) online, but if you don’t have a location near you it’s a great way to still be able to shop their collection. My online picks are: the Novica Festive Thai Sterling Silver Chime Bracelet, the Novica Aqua Tear Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings, the Novica Sterling Silver and Amethyst Pendant Necklace, and the Novica Brave Java Silk Batik Shawl. I can imagine all of these adorning a model in one of our photo shoots!
Please share if you have any great jewelry/accessory finds you would recommend to readers or for a future Spa photo shoot…you just may see your suggestion in the pages of our magazine!
—Veronica Sooley, photo editor
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Getting Back to Your Senses – Art That Heals
I read an amazing quote recently that I’d like to share:
“Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Appreciate your friends. Continue to learn. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.”
I was so inspired by the quote that I looked up the author (Mary Anne Radmacher) to see what additional nuggets I’d find. Boy, I was in for a treat—because she’s also a visual artist who connects each piece of her writing with a symbol designed to visually represent the text. I love her work (which she has put on greeting cards, posters, mugs, and even published as books) and so wanted to share it.
Other artists who infuse healing intention/energy into their work that I’ve come across over the years:
–Greg Patch of Green Art Studio, who uses only environmentally safe materials in producing his art. Check out his Chakra Rising Wave Series
–Julia Watkins, who calls her work “energism”
–Alex Grey, who’s depiction of energy fields in his work is otherworldly
Inspired by some powerful art yourself? I’d love to see it! (Send links, please!)
—Julie Sinclair, editor-in-chief
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Porridge’s Cotton Throws
I have been a fan of Porridge’s whimsical clothing and fabulous prints since I first saw them at Anthropologie, but didn’t realize they had a home line until I came across these throw blankets recently.
The blankets carry on the clothing line’s tradition of original and quirky printed fabric.
But the best part about the throws, and the reason I wanted to share them, is that they are made from 100% recycled cotton yarns!
There are six designs to choose from—three are available exclusively at Anthropologie, and the other three are available exclusively at Porridge online.
So go ahead, buy one for yourself and another for a friend and feel great about your green purchase!
—Veronica Sooley, photo editor
