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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.
The Green Living Show Vancouver
Submitted by Alexa Booth on Sun, 03/02/2008 - 03:36.
Just got back from the Green Living Show at BC Place. I ended up going for the last 2 hours of the day, which I'm actually really glad I did end up going so late in the day, when most of the people had already left; gave me more of a chance to chat with the people at their booths.
I first stopped off at: bamboostyle.com
It's Not Easy Being Green
Submitted by Alexa Booth on Thu, 12/20/2007 - 18:37.
As Kermit the Frog sang: "It's not easy being green." But it's getting a lot easier. Especially with the appearance of Happyfrog.ca, an online directory of sustainable, green businesses in British Columbia.
At Happyfrog.ca you can register, and add new sustainable/green listings, or rate and review existing ones.
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.