By on June 21st, 2008
Join Cheryl Janis in this video visit to the eco-fabulous world of Maloy’s Jewelry Workshop in Portland, OR where heirloom and antique jewels are re-purposed into contemporary and other worldly pieces of art. Kaaren Maloy, you are an inspiration. Maloy’s is located at 717 SW 10th Avenue in downtown Portland. For more info click here or call 503.223-4720.
By on April 20th, 2008
Travel to the inspiring world of Schoolhouse Electric–an eco-conscious lighting company with two fabulous showrooms in Portland, Oregon and New York City. These guys set the standard for closed system manufacturing (nothing goes down the drain) with their beautiful handcrafted, period light fixtures and hand blown glass shades. Enjoy this video visit to their Portland factory where their worldwide production takes place.
By on April 9th, 2008
Get ready to explore the “pink side” of the green movement at the largest sustainable living show in the Pacific Northwest - - The Better Living Show, held in Portland, Oregon March 28-30, 2008… Seriously fun. Introducing Mr. Ellie Pooh - beautiful, textured paper made out of elephant poo, helping to save elephants in Sri Lanka! Also, get your vegan chocolate fix with Missionary Chocolates made with hemp oil…and a lot of love. Finally, meet Sisters on the Fly–a group of almost 1000 women across the nation who gather together yearly for a sisterly adventure. The eco-pink part? Instead of driving big gas guzzling motor homes, these gals bring along their vintage 1950’s trailers, fixed up with personal style…
By on April 1st, 2008
Discover the magical world of Kush Carpets–a locally owned hand-knotted rug boutique in Portland, Oregon that is as fabulous as it is green. Owners Rebecca and Brian Robins share their inspiring story on how they became fair trade and sustainable living advocates through their love of these gorgeous hand-crafted rugs. Their story will make your heart melt. I know it did mine. Kush Carpets is located at 900 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Click below to play.
By on March 5th, 2008
Join sassy and smart designer Cheryl Janis — founder of Planet Pink n’ Green — for a furniture showroom visit to decadent EWF Modern in Portland,Oregon. The furniture line–rustic reclaimed wood from Brazilian barns mixed with modern sustainable Mahogany will make you weak in the knees.
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