My dear friend and divinely talented photographer, Darrin Noble, just turned me on to this book this week and I just can’t resist writing about it.  How I wish such a book existed when I was a kid!  That’s Why We Don’t Eat Animals by Ruby Roth is a sweet, but poignant children’s tale examining the happy lives of animals in their natural state, the sad lives of livestock animals and the environmental impact of eating them.  Praised by animal rights activists including Jane Goodall, Alicia Silverstone, Ingrid Newkirk (founder & Pres. of PETA) and best-selling authors, John Robbins (The Food Revolution) and Rory Freedman (Skinny Bitch)… This endearing book is a wonderful way to introduce children & parents alike to the merits of vegetarianism and veganism.

“The boldest step yet in children’s literature, this heartfelt, informative book offers a key resource to inspire parents and children to talk about a timely, increasingly important subject.”  We want our children informed, right?

My dear friend and divinely talented photographer, Darrin Noble, just turned me on to this book this week and I just can’t resist writing about it.  How I wish such a book existed when I was a kid!  That’s Why We Don’t Eat Animals by Ruby Roth is a sweet, but poignant children’s tale examining the happy lives of animals in their natural state, the sad lives of livestock animals and the environmental impact of eating them.  Praised by animal rights activists including Jane Goodall, Alicia Silverstone, Ingrid Newkirk (founder & Pres. of PETA) and best-selling authors, John Robbins (The Food Revolution) and Rory Freedman (Skinny Bitch)… This endearing book is a wonderful way to introduce children & parents alike to the merits of vegetarianism and veganism.

“The boldest step yet in children’s literature, this heartfelt, informative book offers a key resource to inspire parents and children to talk about a timely, increasingly important subject.”  We want our children informed, right?

I recently moved into an awesome little house in the Silver Lake Hills of Los Angeles.  Some of my friends have refered to it as a “treehouse” because it seems suspended high in a group of trees… and with these trees comes – you guessed it, BIRDS!  I’ve put up a couple of feeders for the local songbirds – but it’s the Hummingbird feeder that I watch the closest.

Fast, colorful & focused, the Hummingbird may be one of the smallest birds on the planet but it’s inspiration on design is huge!

Check out these super-cool magnetic bookends!!!  Made fairly in Mexico from 100% recycled aluminum and powder-coated in red or white… this is clearly the coolest way to display your books.

For the little ones I found this oh-so-cute organic cotton onesie. I’ve actually given it a bit of thought… and I’m pretty sure if they made this in an adult-sized tee, I would totally wear it (and I’m not even a t shirt type of gal)!  But back on topic, this little number also has a corresponding knit cap… it’s just about too much to stand!

And last but not even close to least… the feeder!  WAY cuter than the classic design, this lovely multi-bird smorgasbord is crafted from recycled glass and available in 4 colors.  I can’t recommend enough that you add one to your outdoor space… watching these little beauties are a true inspiration!