We at Green With Glamour LOVE doing our monthly giveaways… AND my new personal obsession is the brand new feature, “Green Goodie Review”, so why not combine the two every once and awhile?!  I’ve always been a great fan of hostess gifts and small sweet nothings… you know, those little gifties (to others or even yourself) that don’t cost a hole lot of money, but are particularly special.  Anyone can bring a bottle of wine or a candle – not that either are bad gifts, per se, just expected. The Green Goodie Review is here to bring you the unexpected, the exceptional… and the reasonably priced (most under $25)!

I grew up watching my grandmother entertain both great and small numbers with an easy elegance I’ve forever tried to replicate.  And I’ve since realized that living quite sustainably can also mean relishing yesteryear niceties like cloth table linens, non-disposable dish & glassware and herbal  home fragrances.  So, I guess the reason why I’m such a fan of Hammocks & High Tea is not only because the designs are so chic (and of course “eco”), but because the designer, Karen Young, is also inspired by her grandmother.

We’ve carried Hammocks & High Tea at Green With Glamour for about 2 years now and each season, I’m increasingly impressed with Karen’s keen design eye, but it’s only been very recently that I’ve come to learn she’s got an incredible knack for creating the most divine home fragrances!

Now for the GIVEAWAY!  For August, we’re giving one lucky reader the following (which since their arrival at the office has made everything smell incredible!):

A 100% organic cotton, gorgeously printed turquoise Linden sachet, filled with bold & uplifting 100% Certified Organic Lemon Verbena & Lemongrass herbs/essential oils. The hanging loop takes this delicious piece from closet to wherever you need a scent boost. You can even try them in a car to replace those icky chemical air fresheners (not that you would ever use one of those).  $20 for a pair.

AND a lovely laser cut, recycled Perfume Box filled with super scrumptious-smelling, 100% Certified Organic Lavender & Bergamot  herbs, florals, and essential oils.  This is a perfect piece for your closet – to make your clothes smell divine, but it’s so attractive… you may want to leave it on a table top or shelf! $28.

Leave a clever comment and you’re automatically entered to win!

So a few months back, we reviewed a line of Bamboo Eco brushes by Spornette International – raves from our beauty editor!  And now, as Summer winds down and we’re headed back from vacation, back to school, etc., we think it’s the perfect time to GIVEAWAY 3 wonderful, high quality ZHU hair brushes by Spornette ($60 value)!  UPDATE: Spornette International is adding an additional paddle brush (worth another $15 – total value $75)!!!

ZHU II #2260

ZHU 2115                                                     ZHU 2110

What you get:

ZHU 2115 – Small round with bamboo handle, boar & ionic nylon bristles and tourmaline-coated barrel (to moisturize your hair as you use)

ZHU 2110 – Large aerator with bamboo handle, ionic nylon bristles and tourmaline-coated barrel

ZHU II 2260 – Large round with bamboo & cork handle, boar bristles

LEAVE A COMMENT and your automatically entered to win!

With the sun burning bright this month… We thought nothing seemed like a better giveaway than KID SAFE SUNSCREEN by Marie Veronique Organics ($24 value)!  GWG’s Beauty Editor, Sara Jones-Rust, schools us as to why it’s an eco-chic must for you & your beloved little ones:

There has been a lot of talk about sunscreens and their safety lately. It seems I don’t go a day without an email or a Facebook post about nanoparticles, which are being shown to destroy DNA in studies on mice, or the photocarcinogenic properties of Vitamin A.  It’s a scary thing to realize that what we’ve all been slathering on our largest organ to keep from getting skin cancer or looking 20 years older than we really are, might actually be making the situation worse.

But chucking the SPF is not the answer. Clearly, making smart decisions, like staying out of the mid-afternoon sun and rocking a sun hat are good decisions. But let’s not give up our days at the beach or afternoon’s spent poolside. Summer is too short, as is life.

The Environmental Working Group, a watch dog group who has a lot of great articles on their site about sun and sunscreen safety, has a few handy-dandy lists of the best and safest sunscreens for Beach & Sport, Daily Moisturizers and Lip Balm. So all your bases are still covered.

In fact, our friends at Marie Veronique Organics, consistently rank at the top of their list for SPF Moisturizers and they want to share with our lovely Living Green With Glamour readers! More on that in a minute. They have a new product out called “Kid Safe Screen” that protects from those nasty UVA/UVB rays and contains non-micronized zinc oxide, which is “a physical sun block that reflects UV rays without releasing wrinkle and cancer-causing free radicals.” Perfect protection for both you and the little ones. Plus it’s highly absorbable and won’t leave your skin with a chalky white film, which would just be tragic against that new black bikini.

So now to the good stuff – the GIVEAWAY!  Leave a comment below and we’ll pick one lucky lad or lady to receive a complimentary bottle of Marie Veronique Organic’s  Kid Safe Sunscreen (a $24 value). Bon Chance!

Gold accessories are the hottest thing for Spring 2010… and what’s better than an easy-chic scarf (with a major dash of glam)?!?  Throw on the Shimmery scarf by Popomomo with a tank top and jeans or over your favorite warm-weather dress and you my friend are good to go.

Handmade by the Popomomo designer herself, these scarves are crafted from remnant poly shimmer fabric from her line. Retails for $48!  LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW AND YOU’RE INSTANTLY ENTERED TO WIN!

Congratulations CIARA for winning March’s Green With Giveaway!

Who couldn’t use a little sparkle for Spring?  Whether you pair these babies with a tank top and jeans or your favorite Little Black Dress, these glammy hoops will “up” your look instantly!

Of reclaimed exotic wood, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified and harvested by sustainable methods finished with Swarovski crystals… so chic! $150 retail.

Leave a comment below and you’ve entered the giveaway instantly!

We are just thrilled offer our glorious readers, fans & clients an exciting new giveaway for Feb… The Watson Twins gift set – which, hang tight, includes a copy of TWT’s AMAZING, NEW CD (yet to be released), Talking To You, Talking To Me!

Gorgeous, right?  Stunning photography by Dan Monick. Brilliant artwork by Desi Moore.

What critics are saying about the new album…

SPIN MAGAZINE:   “Taking a cue from Shelby Lynne, the Watsons consult vintage Southern styles for inspiration, incorporating touches of country and plenty of hot-blooded soul. The only problem with “Calling Out,” “Forever Me,” and other alluring tracks is that they end too soon — the sultry vocals, churchy organ, and stinging electric guitar of “Midnight” leave you craving more.”

ELLE MAGAZINE: “Their soulful harmonies are at the center of a sparkling pop sound that has a Memphis-meets-L.A. texture and hooks that work their charms on you instantly.”

MARIE CLAIRE MAGAZINE:
“As sisters Chandra and Leigh’s harmonies wrap around hissing cymbals and jazzy guitar, this languorous, closing-time cabaret song builds into a long slow good-night kiss to melt all your late-winter blues.”

AND you’ll win a copy of their mellifluous 2008 cd, Fire Songs…

AND a top secret, yet-to-be-released cotton tote bag (also designed by Desi Moore)!

YAY!

Leave a comment below and you’re automatically entered to win this exciting TWT set!

We want to kick off 2010, Green With Glamour’s year of giveaways, with a serious bang!  So, hello adorable, hemp and vegan-chic bags from Eco Tools… designed by none other than accomplished actress, animal rights activist and all-around-darling, Alicia Silverstone.

After Living GWG’s very own beauty editor, Sara Jones-Rust, gave the bags her seal of approval… we thought to ourselves, “you know who would really enjoy these gorgeous bags?  Our readers, clients, colleagues, um… everyone!”  And here we are.

What exactly we’re giving away:

1 Eco Tools “Overnight” bag along with a matching “Cosmetic” bag – both designed by Alicia Silverstone, given as a set.  The Overnight (11″ x 9″ x 3.3″) is perfect for traveling.  It’s roomy and chic while it’s multiple inside compartments make it easy to stay organized at the same time.  The Cosmetic bag (8.5″ x 5″ x 2.5″) is the go to bag for your everyday makeup needs.  Throw it in your handbag, on your vanity, in your car… and you’ll always have your beauty necessities at the ready!

The Overnight Bag

The Cosmetic Bag

Both bags are made of a gorgeous hemp print (non-toxic inks), lined with recycled plastic and finished with a “tree free” hang tag featuring the lovely Alicia.

How (easy is it) to win? Leave a comment on this post and you’re automatically entered.  Winner will be chosen at random and notified in the 1st week of next month.  GWG provides all shipping and handling costs. YAY!