http://www.ourgreatgreenglobe.com Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:47:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   WOW!  This necklace from Sea Glass Designs is so stunning!!  The color of this piece of sea glass is eye popping.  I love it in combination with the oxidized sterling silver. In browsing through the  Sea Glass Designs shop on etsy, I am amazed at the incredible combinations of colors ... http://www.ourgreatgreenglobe.com/2008/06/23/sea-glass-designs/ Sorry I have been so absent lately at the old posting thing.  It has been a hectic week!  I think I am ready to get back to it.  The exciting part is I get to start with a bang by announcing the winner of the organic earth monkey t-shirt from ... http://www.ourgreatgreenglobe.com/2008/05/19/youve-won/ Yesterday, my 10 year old had a playdate with a friend from school.  Usually when these hook-ups happen, the friends are happy to let my eight year old tag along.  Unfortunately, yesterday, when the boys went down into the basement, I could hear the friend telling my little guy he could not ... http://www.ourgreatgreenglobe.com/2008/05/13/lessons-from-a-child/ Look at this cool Mom's day present my boys got me.  It is hip, stylish messenger bag from Ecologic Designs.  This bag is made from recycled billboards and the bottom is a recycled inner tube.  How green is that?  It has tons of room and functional pockets- perfect for carrying all my stuff!  ... http://www.ourgreatgreenglobe.com/2008/05/12/cool-green-moms-day-present/ Happy Mother's Day to all those amazing, deserving moms out there.  I  hope everyone is having an awesome day.  I had a great day!  I was treated to breakfast at one of our favorite restaurants and then got to go on a family bike ride in the forest.  It doesn't ... http://www.ourgreatgreenglobe.com/2008/05/11/happy-mothers-day/ For years, I have been seeing artists create beautiful and useful items from old silverware.  However, it was not until I came across the unique jewelry from Studio 410 that I felt compelled to actually feature these creations on Our Great Green Globe.  I absolutely feel in love with this rustic looking necklace.  ... http://www.ourgreatgreenglobe.com/2008/05/08/studio-410/ WOW!  Look at this beautiful, bright, cheerful reclaimed mirror.  I love the vibrant colors and intricate pattern of this handpainted mirror from Sanguinaria.  The mirror frame was saved from a death in the landfill  and then painted with previously discarded paints. Ribbons from old pieces of scrap clothing decorate the edges and  recycled electrical ... http://www.ourgreatgreenglobe.com/2008/05/07/sanguinaria/ It was somewhat of a wild weekend this weekend.  Both my parents and my in-laws were in town to celebrate my son's First Communion (or so I thought!).  We had two baseball games and classic soccer tryouts, First Communion rehersal and a surprise birthday party for me.  (And yes I ... http://www.ourgreatgreenglobe.com/2008/05/06/vivienne-strauss/ The winner of our soap-on-a-rope giveaway from Ananya Studio is Michelle B.  (My eight year old son helped pick the winning number.)  Congrats and Enjoy!  Thanks to everyone who left a comment to enter and keep checking back because we will be starting a new contest sometime next week. Ananya Studio ... http://www.ourgreatgreenglobe.com/2008/05/03/and-the-winner-is/   Mom' s Day is quickly approaching!  Don't forget about Ananya Studio's 30% off sale for Mother's day.  Just enter mom in the coupon code box at checkout and receive 30% off your entire purchase of beautiful sterling silver and semi-precious stone fair trade jewelry.  (And this discount doesn't only ... http://www.ourgreatgreenglobe.com/2008/05/01/dont-forget/