THE GREAT GREEN HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
by Bonny Osterhage
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… a time for gathering with loved ones and spreading good tidings and great joy. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the most stressful, especially in these tough economic times, but we at White Apricot have done the hard part for you. So, if you want to green up your holiday gift giving for your favorite guys and gals, check out our suggestions that are sure to please every person on your list, whether they have been naughty or nice.
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A LITTLE RAY OF HOLIDAY SUNSHINE
Put down the little black dress you've worn to countless parties and step into something with a whole lot more flair for your next holiday soirée. This holiday party season, brighten things up and make a statement in this hot outfit, styled around a yellow tiered skirt that's out of this world. It's the perfect thing to wear when you want to light up the room!
Camisole: Organic Cotton Camisole from Only Hearts. $52.00 at www.shopbop.com
Corsage: Add a pop of color with this corsage from Betsy Carr. $16.00 at www.btcelements.com
Earrings: Handmade in the US from 14K recycled gold and sapphires from Cizana. $440 at www.nimli.com
Skirt: 100% Organic Cotton Banded Mini Skirt from Larsen Gray. $249 at www.shopplanetblue.com
Clutch: Jeweled Balsa Clutch from Heather Heron. $430 at www.greenwithglamour.com
Shoes: Vegan Italian Ultra Suede Heels from Olsen Haus. $175 at www.olsenhaus.com
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A HOLIDAY MONEY-SAVING TIP
Here’s a little something we discovered to help you in your holiday shopping and beyond. You already get great exclusive offers on eco fashion, beauty and lifestyle products from White Apricot. But, how about some great discounts on other green products, like eco friendly items for the home, kids, pets, even green cleaning services and products. Check out the new GreenSaver discount coupons from our friends at www.SustainLane.com, designed to make buying green more affordable. Make sure
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Editor’s Note: What goes better with a holiday gift guide than a great article on how to get creative with your gift wrapping…and do it in an eco friendly way! We are so pleased to have Lissa Coffey of www.CoffeyTalk.com contributing to White Apricot this week with eight great gift wrap ideas.
Wrap it Up! Creative Gift Wrapping
by Lissa Coffey, CoffeyTalk
When a gift is beautifully wrapped, it becomes a presentation! There are some great ways to wrap gifts today that are both creative and ecologically sound. Here are my top tips for ways to “think outside the box!”
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