Design^Sprout | Your Guide to Green Design

D^S contest! Win Green Chic - a new book on going green!

 

     You always knew going green was the right thing to do but hemp dresses and recycled t.p. were just so........hippy. Well, Green Chic, the new book by Christie Matheson, shows that there's no reason to go live in a treehouse - it's the little things that make a big difference.  For example, did you know that:

1. Unplugging your cell phone charger when not in use saves the earth from 100lbs. of carbon emitted each year?
2. Using cold water to wash your clothes is much more eco-friendly than hot water and actually prolongs the life of your clothes?
3. Eating and buying local products is healthier for you while saving the earth from the exhaust and gas associated with shipping.

     Some things I knew, some things I didn't, but the great thing about this book is that it's not preachy. I highly recommend picking up a copy and finding the tips that work for you. Really, it's so easy!!

"So how can I WIN THIS BOOK?"

     I'm glad you asked!  Just leave me a comment and tell me what you're doing that's green. Anything from sewing your own grocery bag to buying recycled paper towels.  It all has an impact and hopefully I can get some great new ideas!   

     All comments received by Friday will receive one entry which I will then randomly draw out of a hat.  I'll be announcing the winner on Monday. GOOD LUCK!!!

And the Winner is...

Hillary!

She wrote:
"I've had a WICKED allergic reaction to something and have been unable to wear any powder or makeup for over a month now :( . this being natural would be a great way for my sensitive skin to calm down!"

Thanks to all of you who entered! Please e-mail me with your address.

D^S Contest! Win this ALL NATURAL mineral make-up set!

    "If you can't eat it you shouldn't be putting it on your skin." Or so the saying goes at Jenulence, a small family run cosmetics company dedicated to completely natural, toxin-free make-up. It is water and sweat-resistant, hypoallergenic, doesn’t clog the pores, delivers complete sun protection and is 100% cruelty free. Blah, blah, blah - yeah, it makes you look pretty too!

WIN THIS MAKE-UP KIT!!!

  The kind people at Jenulence are giving away a starter kit - 2 shades of foundations, a finishing powder and an all-natural brush, to one of you "earth-friendly" gals. Just drop me a comment and I'll consider you entered. Yup, any 'ol comment will do. I'll announce the winner on Friday. GOOD LUCK!!

D^S Contest Winner!

Thanks again to all who entered - after a random drawing the winner is.......

Rashmi!

She wrote:

Hope this giveaway is still open for I absolutely love this bag! Trying to juggle sunglasses, diaper bag, purse, keys, recyclable bag and a squirming toddler generally leaves me with precious little arm space. This one would come in real *handy* ;)

E-mail me with your address and I 'll pop your new bag in the mail! Thanks again!

D^S Contest! Win a reusable shopping bag!

 

 

    Hi there! This being your average Friday I figured, "Why not brighten up everyone's weekend with another contest?" The generous gals at Flip and Tumble have bestowed another bag upon me to pass on to one of you lucky folks! Read below and let's save the Earth together!

    So, you're not perfect. You buy bottled water from time to time, occasionally mow down on a little Mickey D's (gulp) and don't have the foggiest idea how to compost last night's dinner (nor do you really want to learn). Trust me, you are not alone! The designers at Flip and Tumble realized that despite our best "green" intentions, forgetting to bring a reusable grocery bag to the store was a common problem.
As a solution, they designed this teeny, tiny, sock ball that happily sits at the bottom of your bag waiting to be filled with goodies. Maybe you're not perfect...but no one has to know!

                                     WIN THIS BAG!

    That's right! You too can avoid the oh s*%t moments at the checkout stand and look ever-so-designy while doing it. Just drop me a comment saying anything at all. Any 'ol thing will qualify you to win. I'll announce the winner on Wednesday. Good Luck!

D^S Contest! Win a GIRARD rug by FLOR!!!!

  Oooooh yeah, it's that time again! Spring is in full bloom and what better way to remind yourself of all the new possibilities and cheerfulness in the air than to look down at this sunny rug made of graphics from legendary textile designer Alexander Girard.

WIN THIS RUG!!!!

   The lovely people at Flor have generously donated one 3x5 La Fonda Del Sol area rug to give away to a Design^Sprout reader. Flor has long been a favorite of Design^Sprout (and the design world for that matter!) for their eco-friendly, modular approach to flooring. Your kids spill soda on the carpet - hey, just replace a piece - no need to scrap the whole kit n' caboodle!

   You know the drill by now - leave me a comment for your chance to win. Any 'ol comment will do, of course it's always great to know why this rug would complete your life and that type of thing!! :)

   I will run this contest through next week and announce a winner on Monday June 9th. GOOD LUCK!