By Brenda on Dec 16, 2008 in Featured Post, Grown Ups, Health & Beauty Products, News | comments(0)
Brenda writes…
Here are a few ethical christmas gift choices that would make your friends and family very happy this christmas.
Mini Spa Bag
Bellingham Soap Company make gorgeous soaps and bath goodies, which are made from entirely natural products. This gift bag is made from sustainable jute bag, which includes 1 creamy soap and 1 fabulous fizz bath. You have a choice of 3. Price £10.
Green Glass Recycled Glasses - Sol Bottles
Ethical Superstore, a favourite here at TGF, has these cool glasses on sale. They come in a pack of two and are made from recycled empty Sol bottles. They stand at 23cm tall and hold approximately 330ml. Perfect gift for the hubby, who has everything. Price £11.74.
Enlaira Recycled Glass Vase
Biome Lifestyle, have this stunning looking eco-friendly vase for sale. Which has pink butterflies on a black background. Made from 100% post-consumer recycled glass, which is sea-freighted in from Spain. Dimensions are 38 x 25cm. Price £70.
By Brenda on Dec 1, 2008 in Children, Discounts & Offers, Grown Ups, Home, News | comments(0)
Brenda writes…
Here are my top 6 “Green” discount codes for you and your family/friends to share this December.
Olli & Lime - 25% off, code BG01, ends on the 26/12/08
Ethical Superstore - 10% off on spends over £25, code TGF10, ends on the 31/12/08
Dam Tam - 10% off, code BAMBINO, no end date
Biome Lifestyle - 10% off, code ILOVEXMAS08, ends on the 19/12/08
Bibaloo - 10% off, code Bambino, ends on the 20/12/08
Noolibird - 10% off, code 1234, ends on the 31/01/09
By erica on Nov 24, 2008 in Decor, Home, Interiors | comments(0)
Erica writes…
I have a bit of a thing about boxes: It’s always a temptation to buy nice boxes and it’s easy to justify a purchase as they’re so practical too. 
This mango wood box as a lovely cut-out heart feature on the top and comes in either burnt white or pale green. You could use them anywhere around the home, but I think I would either use in the bedroom or the bathroom. I really like using boxes in these rooms as they hide away clutter and makes a room seem more calming. The colour options also seem to lend themselves to these rooms. As they are made from sustainably produced wood and are fairtrade too, you can buy with a clear conscience. Available from Biome Lifestyle for £10.
These CD boxes are also a favourite. They are available in cherry, black, brown and turquoise so should suit
most rooms. They hold 10 CDs so they are probably not a choice for your main CD collection, but would be useful if you keep CDs around the house - I have a selection that I play regularly in the kitchen for instance, and another small collection in the bedroom. They’d also be good for travelling. Again they are produced in a fairtrade manner and are made from waste materials from the clothing industry. Available from Biome Lifestyle for £11.50.
By Brenda on Oct 27, 2008 in Grown Ups | comments(2)
Brenda writes…
Biome Lifestyle have these glorious Alpaca Fairtrade slippers for sale, they would make a wonderful xmas gift for a loved mum, auntie or granny.
These gorgeous hand made fluffy Alpaca slippers are made by a co-operative in Peru, which helps to alleviate the problems faced by the people living there. These are perfect for the cold winter nights here, when you just want to kick off your boots/shoes and slip your tired, wet feet into something warm and cosy.
Available in sizes XS - XL from Biome Lifestyle for £30.
Please note, due to the nature of the fur (the Alpacas are not bred for their fur and die of natural causes) each pair of slippers will differ slightly and will not look identical to the photo shown.
By Brenda on Sep 8, 2008 in Home, Interiors, Living | comments(0)
Brenda writes…
If you ever visit my house, you will see that I have a thing for photo frames…I just love them. I have photos of all my family and friends and I love just looking at them and remembering the good times, especially when loved ones are no longer here, so to help make that small step to become greener I am going to invest in recycled frames for my latest photo additions, so here are some of my options.
Jambiani Recycled Metal Photo Frame
This unique photo frame has been made from recycled light metal. It has lots of intricate detail on the frame. Comes from eco-friendly company Nkuku. Available from
All things green for £24.95.
Recycled Metal Picture Frames
Looking for a cheap and cheerful way to display your family photos, then have a look at these. Made from old oil drums! You have a choice of 7 eclectic colours that will brighten up any room. Size is 12 x 8. Available from
Re-found Objects for £8.
Double Sided Recycled Cotton Photo Frame
Made in rural Delhi and imported under the strict fair trade principles, these alternative photo frames are made from cotton waste from the garment industry. Which gives them a sort of leather-look from distance. Available in 2 colours from
Biome Lifestyle for £7.
By Brenda on Aug 28, 2008 in Living | comments(0)
Brenda writes…
Made by a young UK designer from Finnish sustainable birch wood, this wood ceiling light uses standard fittings and comes flat packed.
Available from Biome Lifestyle for £40.
By Brenda on Aug 12, 2008 in Home, Interiors, Living | comments(0)
Brenda writes…
Looking for a new wall clock that is stylish but meets your eco credentials?
Then have a look at this wall clock. Hand crafted here in the UK, it is made from …. vending machine coffee cups!!!!! The cups come direct from the national Save-A-Cup scheme (never knew there was one!) and about 25 cups have been used to make this clock.
Available from Biomelifestyle for £28.
By Brenda on Aug 12, 2008 in Home, Interiors, Living | comments(0)
Brenda writes…
This week I have had a look at storage baskets as they are a favourite of mine, as I always need them whether it is for the kids toys or for storing stuff in.
Seagrass Large Storage Basket - Made from natural seagrass by a small family run business in Hanoi, Vietnam. It is really big and spacious and perfect for so many uses maybe use it as a laundry basket. Available from BiomeLifestyle for £15.
Square Storage Basket
Available in 3 glorious colours (cream, slate or crimson), these very strong yet soft to touch, simple but elegant baskets, can be used for a multitude of tasks. Made by a fairtrade organisation in Bangladesh for Caroline McGrath, they are made using AZO free dyes and no harmful chemicals. Available to buy from Not on the High Street for £30. Was £45.
Date Palm Basket
This super gorgeous decorative storage basket would look good in my house! Made from Kaisa Leaf and Date Palm, it is made under fairtrade conditions by a womens co-operative in Bangladesh. Available from Love-Eco for 22.99.
