Why Spring is Green

1. Walking to work instead of taking the T.

2. Cooler showers.

3. Turning down the thermostat.

4. Local fruits come in season.

5. Lights are turned on for less hours in the day as it gets lighter outside.

6. More time outside, less time watching tv.

7. Air drying clothes outside.

8. Opening the windows and breathing VOC-free air.

9. Walking to/from bars instead of taking cabs.

10. Picnics!

Blog Spotlight: Ecofabulous

So by now you probably know about my obsession with Ecouterre.com and Inhabitat.com but I am about to add a new blog to my list of favorites: Ecofabulous! I love their tagline: "Sexy.Sustainable.Style" and they have style/design articles for both fashion and home. They also have a bunch of lifestyle green guides which I am excited to read through.

Coco Eco on Issuu

Yay! I just discovered that you can access Coco Eco magazine for FREE on issuu.com!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BGB!

Today marks the one year anniversary of my first post on Boston Green Blog! Yay! Happy Birthday to my blog!

Nature Inspired Canopy Beds

When I was a little girl, I really really REALLY wanted a canopy bed. I still don't have one just yet, but aren't these nature inspired beds interesting?

Reading List

I just reserved my copy of Sophie Kinsella's Twenties Girl from the Boston Public Library because that is my book club's next read. After I finish that, however, I really want to read the Eco Chick Guide to Life by Starre Vartan. Since I am going on vaca later this month, I'm planning on doing lots of reading, so I will let you know how it is!

Green at the Academy Awards

at the pre-Academy Awards party, the winner of this year's Red Carpet Green Dress contest was announced. This year's winner was Samata Angel, designer of this gorgeous pink & eco-friendly gown.