Ditch the paper napkins!

Let's call for a "break up" with paper napkins. Whether it's your family dinner or a simple boxed lunch, cloth napkins can definitely reduce waste and save some trees. On top of that, they also add a homey and personalized touch to your meals! Here's some excellent example of lovely cloth napkins that you can find on Etsy.

From sweet Vintage embroidery napkins ...















(by ArielManx)

to dramatic, modern and classy silkscreen napkins...




















(by curleycreations)
and romantic and elegant lace napkins.
















(by Frenchpeople)

Ditch the paper napkins!

Let's go grocery shopping!

Grocery Shopping Trip to Trader Joes is one of the things I miss the most about being in the US. Yes, their price is decent, and I love the great variety there, but I also miss being "Ms. Eco-friendly" while walking proudly with my Trader Joe's reusable grocery bag. Silliness, huh? LOL.
So, to soothe my aching heart (!), I searched and searched for another lovely eco-friendly market bag on Etsy :). These are the proud winners.

This Little Miss Sunshine is hand croched from recycled plastic bags by CraftyKathi.















Go shopping with style while protect your lips from the hot summer sun with this tote (and lip balm holder) by mysparetimedesign.



















Do you care enough to keep all your grocery super organized while entertaining your local grocer with your fun bag(s)? Then, check wonderthunder out!















Last but definitely not least, who would think a burlap coffee bag from your local farm would make a wonderful grocery bag? The answer is the smart gal from SasakiCreations!

Let's go grocery shopping!

Eco-friendly and Homemade Soaps rock my world!

I'm so in the mood for cleaning today. Look at my shop! All the pictures has just been "tidied up" and updated. It may be too subtle for you to notice the difference, but let me tell you. Photoshop can make all the differences in the world, and a better thumbnails picture means a lot more views! Yay!

Now to real cleaning, look at this soap! Isn't it crazy? I would definitely feel more motivated to hop to the shower in the morning. It is truly the fulfillment of my childhood dream: to have some soap that I can eat (well, with my eyes and nose only, I guess :))














(CINNAMON COFFEE CAKE Soap by BubblesUpByBethieB on Etsy)

How about some yummy pinky whip cream?
















(Chocolate Raspberry Cream Roll scented WHIPPED CREAM SOAP by Verbenacustomblends on Etsy)

On a slightly different note, do you know that detergent can be homemade with wonderful scents and eco-friendly ingredients, too? I didn't expect to be enlightened so much on Etsy :)


















(Lavender and Lime Essential oil scented vegan eco friendly laundry soap by MayleesGarden on Etsy)

I guess I probably need to get going and start cleaning my studio/bedroom now. Is there any cleaning robot on Etsy? Just wondering... :))

Eco-friendly and Homemade Soaps rock my world!

Furoshiki (Japanese Fabric Wrapping)

As mentioned, I prefer fabric wrapping for my products. This wrapping technique used is call furoshiki, a traditional Japanese fabric wrapping technique. I love it because not only does it look amazing but also whoever receives the package can definitely reuse the fabric afterward. Here's some more instructions (with diagram) on different ways to wrap your gifts (and what's not :)) beautifully and eco-friendly.

(A tiny fun side note: Do you notice the water? It is the rainy season in Vietnam, and I was trying to take photo in the late afternoon to get the perfect light; however, the rain comes and calls it a day! :))

Furoshiki (Japanese Fabric Wrapping)