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inBed Organics: Inexpensive Locally-Made Organic Mattresses
Submitted by Alexa Booth on Mon, 03/03/2008 - 01:38.
While at The Green Living Show Vancouver this past weekend, I noticed inbed Organics and I just had to stop by and chat with them. I wasn't familiar with this company, though they are located on west 2nd ave in Vancouver. You may remember my post about Local Organic Futons So, to find another local company who carries organic mattresses/ futons was very exciting.
More exciting was how inexpensive their mattresses are, around $1800 for a Queen size natural latex mattress, which is cheaper than other local companies that I have found. They also make their mattress on location.
Adventuring Down Main st: Twigg & Hottie
Submitted by Alexa Booth on Wed, 12/19/2007 - 19:09.
I love finding stores that sell local designer's clothes/jewelry. Twigg & Hottie at 3671 Main Street Offers one-of-a-kind/small run designs with prices that reflect that. 
While a lot of their clothes are priced a bit in the highend, there are lots of their clothes that are quite reasonable. Shirts upwards of $60-80, and a few hats for $45-50.
Finally! Organic, Sustainable & Local Clothing!
Submitted by Alexa Booth on Wed, 12/19/2007 - 19:02.
I have yet to find a place in Vancouver that has a better selection of organic and sustainable clothing from a variety of brands than Organix in granville island.
Am so glad they finally moved to a larger space in Granville island, now located at 1524 Duranleau Street- with lots more products. (I just picked up a nice recycled Wool Jacket for winter by Grace & Cello, a no-sweat shop canadian company based out of Montreal-- am SUPER pleased with)
Always a great experience walking into Organix: friendly, helpful atmosphere.
Devil May Wear: Very Cool Local Clothing
Submitted by Alexa Booth on Tue, 12/18/2007 - 14:39.
Devil May Wear is slightly hidden off of main street amongst lots of the trendy main street clothing stores. They have a sign sitting out, so make sure to look for it when passing by, and definitely go inside!
They have an online shop on etsy.com, (a site for handmade products) so if you can't make it to their store at 198 E21st ave, some of their products are available there.
Green Clothing that Fits
Submitted by Alexa Booth on Mon, 12/10/2007 - 12:12.
I should start off by saying, that while over the years so-called 'green' or 'organic' clothing hasn't been very flattering and/or stylish, BUT it's getting progressively MUCH better! Green and sustainable fabrics are becoming much more popular and more and more designers are using and experimenting with these fabrics. There are a lot of very cool local designers making some very interesting clothesHowever, my biggest problem with some 'green' clothes (especially pants!) are that they are GIANT on me. Even a small is like a large on me.
Local Organic Futons
Submitted by Alexa Booth on Mon, 11/05/2007 - 13:49.
Recent events have made me need to search out a new mattress/bed. I considered a full natural organic mattress; at the Vancouver Home & Interior Design Show in October I had the opportunity to lie on a GreenSleep mattress.. the most comfortable mattress ever- made even better by knowing I'm not breathing in/lying on carcinogenic chemical flame retardants.