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FLUF. Locally made in Toronto. Handprinted organic cotton and unbleached hemp fabrics. I just ordered a sample set for my studio and I love them! Water based dyes and fair labor – nearly perfect… Replace the soy based cushion inserts with wool, kapok or organic cotton and then we move beyond eco-friendly and we have a healthy pillow as well.
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Maramiki totally gets what it means to create a textile line that is conscious of all aspects of the design process. Working out of her home in Chicago, Mara uses only non-toxic water based dyes, uses heat to finish her designs instead of chemicals, only uses natural fibers, and prints everything by hand. She also loves doing custom work so you can work with her to create bedding, pillows, towels or yardage that is exactly what you are looking for. A true reflection of yourself.
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My first pair of organic jeans was from EDUN. I wore them to shreds. Fit perfectly, stretched enough for my fat days, and had the comfort of leggings. Loved them! Can you tell? And EDUN is currently produced in India, Peru, Tunisia, Kenya, Uganda, Lesotho, Mauritius and Madagascar – names you do not usually see on your labels. Refreshing isn’t it? 
EDUN was started back in 2005 by Bono and Ali Hewson with the premise of bringing more trade to Africa not aid. Beautiful business model. Check out EDUN’s online store, but be careful…They are having their SUMMER SALE right now.
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As many of you know, I travel three months out of every year. I travel to open my heart to new ways of seeing the world, I travel to meet new people and celebrate the beauty of the world, and I travel during Chicago winters because I just cannot stay inside for three months of the year!
So, it has been an amazing blessing that I ended up here in Hermanus, South Africa this year. A beautiful town that is known for being one of the best places in the world for land based whale watching. Little did I know that this is also the town that English doctors use to send their patients to when they were sick, so that they could come and heal. Apparently the air here is as clean as it gets. The energy that I feel here is amazing. No tiredness, no dizziness, no headaches, no insomnia, no weakness, no stomach aches, no difficulties breathing…All these symptoms that we just get used to in modern day life. I wish I could bring this air back to Chicago with me!
Hermanus has a wide range of options for buying healthy, organic, and natural products:
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Plover Organic Textiles are 100% organic, use hydrogen peroxide to bleach and use low impact dyes. Would love to see vegetable based dyes here though… Yet, care has been taken in the steps of their manufacturing process. Something to look out for after yesterdays post! They also adhere to Fair Trade principles in all steps of their manufacturing process. The prints are block printed by hand and they truly have a stunning collection! Check out their full collection here.
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My words of wisdom: Believe in love, in possibility, in going after your dreams, in never stopping, in not existing but living - fully, unapologetically and wildly, believe that all is good, and always trust your gut. 
