"I don't think you can fully appreciate LIFE until you learn to appreciate the art,

beauty, and complex craftsmanship in your surroundings,
 
in your close relationships, and ultimately, in yourself." 

~Lariadi de Artiste, Designer of La ClutchTM

*Small favor:   Please use citation when quoting us.  We really appreciate it!

Behold, our Latest Mother's Day Ad! Aren't you glad the look on his face won't be yours?!!!

It's Earth Day and citizens of Earth near and far are celebrating today!  So what to do?  Where to go?  What about it?  Well here is the Official Earth Day site to give you the full run down:  http://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2011.  So far, over a million good folks on this Good Friday have pledged an Act of Green, our pledge included!  So what about you?  Make your stand and be a Green Diva!

We have just added Good News in the form of two new frequently asked questions with answers to our FAQs page.
The Good News:  $ignificantly New, Lowered pricing has been applied to our couture handbag customization process!  Also, new options to donate your old bags have been added!  Get more details here...

And then "Get Clutched Up!"

We just shared our Newest Arrivals and in only a few hours "Kissing in the Gold Mine" and "The Leopard Who Ate Flowers" have already found a new home!  I think that's quite a compliment and I must say, I think there will be some high strutting going on this Spring because those two vintage clutches were Haute!  If you liked either of those designs, no need to worry, customization is available to save the day!  If you want your kisses to be gold on a red background instead with a New journal to match, no problem!  Be as creative as you like!  And if you have a question that is not answered on our Frequently Asked Questions page, just contact us!  Yes, it's really that simple!   

As an Eco-CoutureTM Ambassador, how perfectly fitting I think it is that this campaign was inspired completely by nature!  From snake skin print to the Carribean Islands to bananas!  Nature is full of so many beautiful, amazing and miraculous wonders, so what better source to draw inspiration from, eh?

Xo, Green Diva

Hello Fashionable Treehugger!

It's the Green Diva, so nice to meet you!  I am really excited about a brand new product that's going to help the environment and save your skin!  Brita has just created the Brita Bottle--a water bottle with a built-in filter inside!  How sweet is that?  Using a Brita bottle will not only save your gas from multiple trips to the grocerty store, but using it replaces 150 water bottles!  This handy little piece of BPA-free plastic will cost you only $9 (normally the price of about three twelve-packs of water), comes in green (how clever!) or blue and has a convienient finger loop so you can carry it with ease to the salon, a festival or upcoming summer concert!  Learn more at www.brita.com.

What is BPA plastic anyway?  BPA is an industrial chemical that has been used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1960s. 

What's the risk?   Well, appearantly, "the National Toxicology Program at the Department of Health and Human Services says it has 'some concern' about the possible health effects of BPA on the brain, behavior and prostate gland of fetuses, infants and children. This level of concern is midway on its five-level scale, which ranges from serious to negligible..."*

Now, about your looks... water is an essential part of any beauty regimen and can boost elasticity and increase clarity.  I'm speaking for myself here, but try drinking only water for a week and notice the difference!  Get more health benefits of water at http://www.health-benefit-of-water.com/benefit-of-drinking-water.html.  Bottom's up!

 XO Green Diva
*taken from:  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bpa/AN01955

It's Official. We now have a blog where we'll share everything from our favorite eco-friendly brands, tips on how to save money and reduce waste, ways to re-use everday items and so much more!    Welcome to Green Diva!