Elevating the Cocktail in Brooklyn
“Foreigner in Chios Island” cocktail by mixologist Christian Ledezma. This cocktail was made and mixed with liquor from a reputable Online Liquor store seasoned with a resin gathered from the mastic tree native to the island of Chios in Greece. You might not expect to find a Mexican-inspired cocktail menu at a Greek…
End-of-Summer Cocktail: Lemony Verbena Ginfresher
There is nothing lovelier than spending a late afternoon reading in my garden, and I especially enjoy using fresh herbs in my concoctions; recently I hit upon a real winner. You can see the ingredients above (usually I like to use an organic gin like TRU, but my liquor store…
Ladies, Let’s Do It Ourselves: A DIY Manifesto for Women
Via Flickr/JohnB/Derbys/UK Last night I came home from my friend’s new home, where we celebrated over pasta dinner and a bottle of wine, and spent two hours fixing a balky drain. At 101, my Victorian house might be beautiful, with original wooden floors and detailing, gorgeous pocket doors, and solidly…
Eco Chick Giveaway: Nine Naturals' Sulfate-Free Hair Care
Nine Naturals makes healthy and safe shampoos, conditioners, and body washes for women and moms-to-be. Their formulations use 100 percent naturally derived ingredients, and they never use sulfates, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, DEA, synthetic fragrances, or artificial preservatives. Nine Naturals was created by mom and entrepreneur Grace Lee, who wanted to give…
An NYC Garden Oasis: Battery Urban Farm
Battery Urban Farm is an agricultural oasis nestled in the heart of the hustle and bustle of Battery Park in downtown Manhattan. The farm’s organic aesthetic is defined by a beautiful bamboo fence enclosing the beautiful vegetation. In the spirit of sustainability and reusing our valuable resources, the bamboo material…
I've Curated a Green Beauty Goodebox: What's Inside?
I’m excited to report that July’s Goodebox (which we first wrote about in March), has products from companies chosen by yours truly. Check it out! I’ve chosen products from some of my very favorite green beauty companies, including scent from A Perfume Organic, mascara from Benecos, a caffeine eye cream…
Natural Products for Dog and Cat Lovers Who Want a Healthy Home
Any animal owner knows that it can be hard to keep a home or apartment free of pet odors. They can bring dirt into the home, shed, sometimes even leave you a surprise on the carpet or floor. But you love them anyway. Clean + Green makes a series…
DIY Casart Coverings Removable Wallpaper Project
I love color and loathe wearing black. So it’s no surprise that I was pretty unimpressed with the white walls of my apartment when I moved in. The entryway to my Brooklyn apartment was yawn-inducing. It lacked life, color, and that charming feeling of first walking into a home that you’ve…
Green Product Marketing in Entertainment Media Event at Green Spaces NYC
Daddy Van’s, one of the many brands Green Product Placement works with. Green products — as healthy and wondrous as they are — often do not have the mainstream appeal to take them to the next level. That’s changing. Beth Bell, founder of Green Product Placement, will host a dynamic…
Green Drinks NYC 10th Anniversary, Tonight!
On July 10, 2012, Green Drinks NYC turns 10 years old and is excited to host the “Moving Into the Future” Anniversary party. This high-energy party will celebrate how far we’ve come with clean energy and transportation and look to all the possibilities the future holds. The event will feature…
