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Obsessed With: Bamboo


By Leslie · Comments (0) · June 26th, 2012

Madrid Utensil Set, CoreBamboo.com

Artisanal Bamboo Salt Chest, UncommonGoods.com

Bamboo Chandalier, BedBathandBeyond.com

Mortar and Pestle, CoreBamboo.com

Magnetic Wipe-off Board, The Container Store

Sink Drainer & Cutting Board, UncommonGoods.com

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Obsessed With: Reusable Produce Bags


By Leslie · Comments (1) · May 17th, 2012

I never head to the grocery store without my reusable shopping bags, but awhile ago a thought stuck in my mind: I’m bringing my reusable shopping bags to avoid using paper or plastic, but what about all those plastic produce bags?  For the last few years my answer was to just not use bags for them… but let’s be honest, it’s annoying to have produce loose getting all smashed up.  And it’s nearly impossible if you buy from the bulk bins to avoid plastic!  I might be a little behind on this item, but heeellloooo genius reusable produce bags!  Why aren’t these on the shelves of every grocery store in the nation??  I found this neat set at Crate & Barrel.  I highly recommend you pick up some of these!  and better yet, sew your own!  Can’t be too hard, just a simple drawstring bag.

And here I am at GreenFest NYC using the bags in my Vegan Pantry presentation:

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My Fav Eco-Fashions for Spring


By Leslie · Comments (3) · April 3rd, 2012

Spring is here and here are my absolute favorite picks for this seasons Eco-Fashion!

Clockwise from upper left:

Rainbow Dress- Eva Franco

Arizona Queen Dress- Gretchen Jones (You remember her from when she won Project Runway)

Shaggy Deer Big Tote Falabella- Stella McCartney

Alexander Organi Cotton Shirtdress- Avery by Wang

Melissa Patchuli- Melissa Shoes (ps these shoes are completely recyclable! Just drop them in the recycling bin when you are done with them! How cool is that?) They can be found at my favorite store Bella Beach in Manhattan Beach, CA

Crux Dress- Ecoskin

Happy Spring!

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Obsessed With: Namaste Bags


By Leslie · Comments (19) · August 22nd, 2011

Namaste
Ok, I truly am obsessed with these bags!  I carry mine everyday.  Namaste makes gorgeous, vegan (yes that is vegan leather!) handbags and accessories.  Their bags are made from “PVC-free animal friendly faux leather”.  It’s hard to describe the quality of the material unless you feel it, but it’s the closest thing to leather I’ve ever felt.  It’s high quality and super soft.  Every time I carry one in public I swear to you I get stopped by at least one person who wants to know where I got it.

Clockwise from top left:

Buddy Cases (great for keeping all your small stuff) $20.00, The Mini Messenger Bag (perfect for your laptop) $85.00, The Monroe Bag (this bag is my favorite for anything and fits everything!) $85.00, Mini Cozy (fits your crochet hooks, how cute is that? and they also have one that fits your knitting needles!) $10.50, The Mini Clutch (I have to order this one!) $45.00, and The Laguna (great travel bag and perfect for my camera) $79.00

You can order these bags online on Namasteinc.com or you can search here for a store near you.  Honestly, I’m so happy to have these bags in my life.  Guess what all my friends are getting for their Birthday’s this year!

PS yes, that’s me posing with my mini messenger bag, my monroe bag and my laguna bag that the fine folks at Namaste were kind enough to send me :)

Lesliesarnasig

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Obsessed With: 4th of July


By Leslie · Comments (2) · June 30th, 2011

"Cause baby you're a fiiiiiirework, C'mon let your colors burst!….."  How many times do you think you'll hear that Katy Perry song this weekend?  I had it playing in my head while I was coming up with this "obsessed with"!

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From top left clockwise:

California Baby bug repellent from Things I Love, $15.95 (Essential for any outdoor bbq!)

Pinwheel picks from Crate and Barrel, $5.95 (super cute right?!)

Rocket pops from Things I Love, $9.99 (old school)

Decorative Stars from Things I Love, $9.99 for 4

Stars and Stripes placemats from William-Sonoma, $36.95 for 4 (love the double sided, I would do every other each way)

Cuisinart table top gas grill, from Things I Love, $99.92

LED light up star strand, from Things I Love, $11.99

Stars cupcake liners from Crate and Barrel, Sale: $2.95 for 50

Have a happy and safe 4th of July!!

Lesliesarnasig

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Obsessed With: Summer Cookouts


By Leslie · Comments (2) · June 14th, 2011

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This just inspires me to have people over immediately!

Clockwise from top left:

Weber pizza stone for the grill, $44.85 If you've never tried pizza on the grill, trust me, it'll be hard to go back to the oven!

Sugar Baby Apron in classic red, $50.00 Love these classy handmade aprons! 

6 red plastic food baskets with liners, $12.99 How fun are these vintage baskets?! Perfect for a outdoor party.  (let's pretend those are veggie burgers in the picture ; )

Sugar Baby kid's in classic red, $50.00 How cute is this? and it comes with the hat!  Great way to include your kids and encourage them to cook.

Cuisinart ice cream maker, $47.48 Nothing like homemade ice cream on a hot day!

Fire Wire flexible skewers, $5.50 for 2  I love these for stringing up veggies for the grill.  So much easier than the old way.

Bodum Fyrkat charcoal grill, $59.00 I love the color of this grill and it's perfect for charcoal lovers.

Cuisinart table top gas grill in red, $108.95 Again, fabulous color and it's for the people who prefer a gas grill.

Happy cooking!

Lesliesarnasig

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Obsessed With: Reusable Shopping Bags


By Leslie · Comments (3) · April 25th, 2011

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Let your style be expressed in your tote! From top left clockwise:

Keep Calm and Carry On $14.98, Etsy {LOVE!}

I'm Not a Plastic Bag, $19.99 Things I Love {Too cute}

Los Angeles Tote, $17.00 maptote.com {Show where your from! They have tons of cities available}

Feed Bag $30.00, Feed Project website {Who doesn't love donating to charity and getting an awesome bag?}

Whole Foods Tote, $0.99 Whole Foods Markets {The best for when you forget one}

ChicoBags $20.98 for 4, Things I Love {I have 4 of these in my purse at all times. Never know when you will need one}

Lesliesarnasig

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Obsessed With: Aqua and Lemon


By Leslie · Comments (1) · April 5th, 2011

I am loving these two colors for spring!  And what better way to incorporate them than in the kitchen.  

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Lemon Squeezer $10.42 Things I Love, Jessie Steele Apron $27.87 Things I Love, Wide Eyed Dish Towel $18.00 Anthropologie, Aqua Wall Clock $17.95 Crate and Barrel, Lemons : ), Calypso Colander $17.99 Things I Love

To get in the spring mood, try making my family's amazing limoncello recipe!  Click here: Limoncello recipe

Lesliesarnasig

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Obsessed With: Salt and Pepper


By Leslie · Comments (0) · March 22nd, 2011

Obsessed with
Clockwise from top right: 

Cast Iron Skillet Salt & Pepper Cellar $19.00 Pottery Barn, Mr. & Mrs. Muse Salt & Pepper $48.00 Jonathan Adler, Elephants Salt & Pepper $48.00 Jonathan Adler, Robin Bird Salt & Pepper Shakers $9.95 Z Gallerie, Glass Salt Cellar $7.95 Crate and Barrel, Bird House Salt & Pepper Shakers $24.00 Pottery Barn

Lesliesarnasig

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