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organic cotton designs for the entire family

Even if you’re not quite ready for springtime, it’s never to early to get your family in the mood with some orglamic pieces from organic clothing pioneers, Hessnatur.  Offering a wide variety of classic looks for the entire brood for 35 years, I was particularly drawn to the bright design of this Organic Cotton Tunic (and the matching button-down shirt for boys!)  Made of  Turkish, 100% certified organic cotton, this tunic has an easy, breezy cut to it, and adjustable button-tab sleeves for ultimate comfort.  Click here to buy this for the little lady in your life and here to browse all the eco-friendly collections.

Enter this week's Freebie Friday Giveaway!

Every season, FLOR‘s latest collection, well, absolutely floors me.  Last November we raved about the Sophistikat and now I can’t get the Fine Feathers print off my mind.  Made with varying degrees of renewable and recyclable materials, FLOR’s modular eco-friendly carpet tiles can be configured to fit any space, while the patterns can be mixed and matched for a truly unique look.  For this week’s Freebie Friday Giveaway FLOR is generously offering a 5′ x 7′ rug (12 tiles) of ANY of their new Spring 2011 products to one lucky orglamic reader.  To be eligible to win write us a fun comment below, and while you’re waiting to hear if you have won click here to browse the company’s colorful website!

chemical-free organic cotton baby clothing on sale

Bundle up your bundle of joy in these organic cotton wares from Funkoos.  The chemical-free fibers are gentle on baby’s skin, avoiding rashes, allergies and respiratory ailments that can be cause by conventional cotton clothing, while the simple and delicate patterns are perfect for any baby up to 24 months. Even better, the orglamic items are extra-durable due to the longer cotton fibers found in organic cotton and the prices are super reasonable.  Now until January 16th you can buy a saver ($40 worth of clothing for $20) from Blissmo – but there are only 50 savers available so click here to get in on this orglamic deal before it’s too late!

Malibu-based OSEA, a longtime favorite of mine, (see where I mentioned their Eye and Lip Cream in an interview for Vital Juice’s Vital Spy last week here) is offering the Ultimate Undaria Gift Set this holiday season.  The set includes three items to banish dry, wintertime skin: begin by polishing pores with finely ground acai and pumice in the Organic Undaria Body Polish, firm and tone skin while repairing environmental damage with Undaria Algae Oil, and finish off by softening with Ocean Lotion.  Like their entire vegan, biodegradable, orglamic line, these OSEA products are 100% free of synthetic fragrances, genetically modified ingredients, petrochemicals, parabens, and sulfates.  Click here to purchase (with free shipping, yay!)

Decorate your home for the holidays with an orglamic Bay Leaf Wreath from Williams-Sonoma.  Not only will this wreath beautifully scent your home with it’s fresh bay leaves grown and shipped directly from McFadden Farms in Northern California, but after the leaves naturally dry they can be used in cooking throughout the year.  I love the balance between modern simplicity and holiday spirit that this wreath has, and of course, the fact that it can be ‘repurposed’ and stay out of a landfill.  Click here to order this orglamic wreath (be sure to act beforem 5pm Monday the 20th for delivery by Christmas Eve!)

Be sure to get your thank you cards ready, BEFORE you are inundated with thoughtful gifts from friends and family, with these delightful cards from Sugar Paper.  This Los Angeles-based company offers a wide variety of beautiful, luxury stationary, but this choice is our personal favorite.  Printed on 100% recycled paper bag stock and paired with a corresponding paper bag envelope, this ‘Classic Thanks’ is simple, chic and eco-friendly all at once.  Click here to buy a pack of 10 of these orglamic cards, or click here to browse the company’s entire 100% recycled collection.

Because we all know that presentation is key – Living Ethos offers great orglamic alternatives to wasteful, conventional wrapping paper.  Their collection of reusable, drawstring bags come in a variety of shapes and sizes for all your gift-giving needs.  The attention to detail (grosgrain ribbon, finished seams, buttonhole edges!) assure that these bags are used time and time again, whether it be for next year’s gift or for organizing around the house.  Either way, waste is eliminated from the landfill, and you are able to give a gorgeous gift that won’t be forgotten.  Click here to purchase the orglamic bag pictured above, and here for their wide array of holiday styles.

With iPad’s on everybody’s holiday wish list (ahem, ahem) why not make your gift even more unique with a bamboo case from Vers?  Another orglamic favorite, this eco-friendly, excellently-designed company offers a chic alternative to conventional iPad cases.  Handcrafted in the USA out of bamboo, these cases have a convenient stand to prop up your ipad for movie viewing, etc, while the snug, protective fit, and durable UV and moisture-resistant coating, assures that your iPad will get years of use – orglamic indeed.  Click here to purchase.

With Thanksgiving behind us, it is time to start thinking about the rest of the festive year that lies ahead!  While we’ll be bringing you present-friendly items between now and December 25th, it isn’t too early to order holiday cards from Minted.  This user-friendly website offers hundreds of cards designed by artists around the globe that can be ordered in premium 100% recycled paper.  The thick matte paper is made with FSC-certified, 100% post-consumer waste manufactured with wind power.  Click here to purchase these orglamic cards before November 30th and receive 20% off orders over $150 (code THANKS20) and 10% off orders over $100 (code THANKS15)!

Acure Organics is back on orglamic today – and giving FIVE lucky readers a chance to win a full sized-bottle of their USDA Organic Seriously Firming Facial Serum!  A blend of Argan, Borage and Pumpkin Seed Oils work together to nourish, while cranberry works to neutralize free radicals for firmer, glowing, skin.  Click here to learn more about the product.  To be eligible to win just follow orglamic on facebook or twitter, and follow Acure Organics on facebook or twitter.  We will be randomly selecting winners next week!  Good luck!