VANCOUVER TRENDZ [THURSDAY]

Go Green Holiday Gift Guide

December 13, 2007

Saje - Saje Limited Edition Holiday Gift Collections ($29.95-$59.95) Whether its that gossipy co-worker who keeps giving you the stink eye, or that dreamy someone whose attention you haven’t quite got, all and sundry will be singing your praises after receiving a gift of wellness from Saje. Choose from eight different packages of 100 per cent natural products like Stress Release Massage Oil, BrainBoost Tonic, and Vanilla Body Butter. Available at Saje, 1291 Robson Street, www.saje.ca.

Contexture - Contexture Nano Cases ($45) Digital meets analog in this clever repurposing of old cassette tapes (ah, the ‘80s!) into cases that fit first- and second-generation iPod nanos. Only 45 are available, so get ‘em while they’re hot. iPods also get the royal treatment with cases made from vinyl 45s (as in records, baby). Purchase online, and check out Contexture’s money clips, belt buckles, wallets, and dog tags, all made from reclaimed or repurposed materials. See www.contexture.ca to buy or head to Mooncruise, 235 Cambie Street.

BuenoStyle - BuenoStyle jewellery ($8.50-$34) Bold, beautiful, and handmade - you can’t go wrong giving all your BFFs a unique necklace or pair of earrings created by BuenoStyle. Each piece is made of recycled and/or vintage materials (they even have a plush sushi toy for kitty made from recycled sweater wool and containing organic catnip!) to create a one-of-a-kind look even the most discerning girls will love. Available at the Green Christmas Market Saturday December 15th at Blim, 197 E. 17th Avenue.

Twice Shy - Twice Shy men’s jumper ($80) Nothing says sexy like argyle, and nothing says sustainable like organic - have the best of both worlds with Twice Shy’s 95 per cent organic cotton jumper for him, available in a fetching blue, olive, or white. For the ladies on your list, check out the sassy knickers, smock top, tube dress, and terry shorts. Look out, too, for Fig, Twice Shy’s new organic clothing line for kids.
Available at Mooncruise, 235 Cambie Street; Halfmoon, 1650 Johnston (Granville Island) or online.

Ouno Design - Ouno Design’s throw pillows ($95) Perfect for friends who need to rest their weary heads after tying one on at too many fabulous parties, these feather pillows are made with vintage or salvaged textiles and long-lasting thread, zippers, and fillings. The result is a unique work of art that will age gracefully into a favourite heirloom and add a touch of class to any living room or bedroom. See Ouno’s fur pillows, too, made with reclaimed fur from vintage coats. Find them at www.ounodesign.com.

Kitchen accessories with style may also be on your gift list. See yesterday's for the Get Cookin' Holiday Gift Guide. Have you entered this week's Contest yet? You could win a $100 Gift Certificate to Rogers Chocolates - just in time for the Holidays.

Previous Holiday Gift Guides:

• Get Cookin' Holiday Gift Guide