September 30, 2008 Written by Danielle Davis
What started three years ago as a venture between a trio consisting of two brothers and a friend designing and selling furniture on Craigslist has burgeoned indeed. Now, Viesso is a well-known green furnishings company with a Santa Monica showroom that has delivered sofas to the living and working spaces of the likes of Read More →
September 29, 2008 Written by Tracy Hepler
Oh the joys of freelancing: being your own boss, setting your own hours, flexibility. It’s not all fun and games though. Often freelancers get bored or lonely working by themselves all day. Plus how many times a week can you go to the same coffee shop?
Don’t fret, for Blank Spaces is here a...
September 26, 2008 Written by Connie Wu
We know that undeniably, the best part of every festival is the refreshments, so we thought we'd mention the tasty items that will be available at the Green Lifestyle section of the Abbot Kinney Festival this Sunday, September 28th, 2008.
September 25, 2008 Written by Tracy Hepler
To the people who say L.A. has no culture, NONESENSE is what I say to you.
Green Lifestyle: The Abbot Kinney Festival
"Connected," the Green Lifestyle section of the Abbot Kinney Festival is happening this Sunday. Their Motto: Take the focus ...
September 24, 2008 Written by Tracy Hepler
My best friend, Lauren Johanson, is one multi-talented lady. She's not only my partner at ydt, but she also started her own skin care company with her other best friend - her mum.
Chivas Skin Care products are made with love by this mother and daughter team just one hour north of Los Angeles at their family farm. Mother, Donna, an animal lover, discovered the benefits of goat milk through Read More →
September 23, 2008 Written by Danielle Davis
How can you care about happenings in places you've never seen? The reason polar bears are so captivating in the public's global warming imagination is that though many of us have never seen one in its natural environment, after one glimpse of a white furry giant lollygagging around the ice on camera, how could we not care that melting habitat is threatening their very existence?
A whole group of nature and outdoor photographers who are part of the Interna...
September 22, 2008 Written by Tracy Hepler
One thing ydt has tried to share this past year is that "greenies" are no longer the tree hugging, sans deodorant wearing, long haired hippies of generations past. The Green Movement has expanded across all borders--social, political, economic and now, action sports.
You heard me, the athletes of the X games: skate boarders, bmx riders, surfers, snow boarders and more have come together to form the Action Sports ...
September 19, 2008 Written by Connie Wu
We love Lucy active wear for its stylish yoga and gym separates designed specifically for women - and now there's more to love with Lucy's newest sustainable collection featuring soy and bamboo fiber fabrics and biodegradable yoga mats..
Soy and bamboo fibers are sustainable and utilize fewer natural resources than traditional materials, and best of all, are super-soft and gentle on the skin - perfect for yoga class or a quick trip to the supermarket.
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