Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Todos Santos






We just got back from a few days in Todos Santos, a little surfing/artist village in Baja California Sur, MX. Away from the TGI Mcfunster's of Cabo's resort chains, a scenic drive up the Pacific side of Baja will transport you to the charm and reality that is Todos Santos. Angular white cows meander the side roads, fresh fruits, art galleries, and local people add texture to this tiny town. We stayed at the most adorable boutique hotel, Hotelito (under $100/night). A four unit hotel run by a European interior designer- Jenny, and her small staff of beautiful and incredibly hard working locals. We had breakfast (including vibrantly fresh mango, papaya and melon) on the patio of our hotel every morning, views of cacti perched on mountains, palm lined beaches all to ourselves, boogie boarding adventures, and a fun selection of diverse restaurants to choose from (many with veggie options). Yes there was garbage along the roads, yes there was a rooster extravaganza across the street from our hotel. (By the way roosters don't just crow at the crack of dawn. That is just their first crow. They continue, trying to outdo each other, until sundown). But all in all, it was a gorgeous few days of a new culture, language, experience, and I cannot say enough about our new favorite hotelito.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Coconutty


I have a coconut obsession. I admit it. I use coconut oil in cooking (Nutiva), I use coconut body lotion (Desert Essence Organics), I eat coconut energy bars (Organic Raw Food Bar), I wish I could take a bath in a pool of coconut milk while eating coconut cookies. So when I discovered ice cream made from coconut milk I literally jumped for joy. It is fluffy yummy and coconutty. They also make yogurt which I can't wait to try. Dairy free, soy free, full of probiotics, vitamins, and coconut goodness. I hope this starts a coconut craze that fuels my addiction further.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Grey can be happy too


AmyKathryn joins style and animal friendliness (including friendliness to you and your bank account) into one cute bag. If you love (but can't quite swing) a Mat & Nat or a Stella, see if any of these vegan bags suit your style. Go to alternativeoutfitters.com and browse through their diverse collection. Or, go on ebay and search "mat nat" and see if you can find any affordable treasures.

Friday, June 13, 2008

Babaii


It's beautiful to be good. Hair care for a cause! 10% of profits go to WildAid. No parabens, sulfites, petrochemicals, animal testing or animal products. Even the bottles are made from recycled/non-virgin materials. I certainly hope this starts a trend! The hopes of having a boho mane like Kate Hudson makes this idea even sweeter.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Dolce


There are mountains of cookbooks to adore, and my fave right now is La Dolce Vegan. The author Sarah Kramer is stylish, witty and makes reading a cookbook fun. Oh, and the food is fantastic. The Coconut Curry Red Lentil Soup is a weekly occurrence at my place- I add all the vegetables in the fridge and a can of garbanzo beans to it and skip the blender.

Ginger Soap


What is more yummy than ginger? Ginger in the bathtub.
This soap is by Sweet Petula and is made in small batches with olive oil, pure essential oils and colored with calendula petals.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Chic Chef



Love these bright, fun and empire waisted (yessssss!) aprons from Sassy Strings. They even have a stylin' droopy bow in the back. The cupcakes won't be the only thing that's sweet and piping hot in the kitchen. Check out all the colors on etsy.com seller ohsosassy. Sassy sweet.