Your Daily Breeze

Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge

While on location for a photo shoot near Portland, ME; we came upon Rachel Carson's Wildlife Refuge, a beautiful setting of marshes, high grass, and forest. Although it was only for the animals (mainly migratory birds), you could look over 14 or so acres of the 9,125 that comprise the sanctuary.

Rachel wrote the book Silent Spring where she "simply and convincingly explained the connections between humans and all creatures of the Earth. She alerted generations to use chemicals with utmost caution, warning that their improper use has dreadful effects on public health and the environment."

This was a great find. It's located between Kittery and Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The particular section shown here was in Wells Maine on route 9. (Open sunrise to sunset).

'Vintage Inspiration' Dress by RecycledGlamour: $72.00. Victoriana Necklace by GoodFriday. Vintage Umbrella on loan. (Thanks Terri!)

'Flight School' Fresh Print by SustainabiliTee: $35.00. Earrings from Savers: $4.50
 

'Sustainable Fisheries' Thrift Print by SustainabiliTee: $23.00. Jeans from Salvation Army: $9.00

Richard Scarry shirt by ElliotteElephant: $24.00. Tank top from Savers: $1.50.

Organic Cotton Tunic by Stewart + Brown: $119.00, Recycled Flower Bobby Pin by Foundling: $6.00

Continued...

Alligator necklace: $15.00, Vintage shirt: $23.00, Vintage gloves: $7.00, Safari Hat: $17.00 from Susannetiques.

'Jelly Jam' Fresh Print by SustainabiliTee: $39.00, Vintage scarf: $25.00 Sacred Hoop Ellsworth, ME.

'I've got my Aye-aye on You' shirt by SustainabiliTee: $38.00. Vintage glasses and Yellow Flower earrings by Susannetiques:$9.00.

Roll up Your Shirt Sleeves Tote' by Daniellebags: $35.00, Sweater from 2nd to None, Ellsworth, ME: $4.50.

Reindeer necklace by ColleenCouture (email): $16.00.

Rhinestone necklace from Susannetiques: $27.00. 'Avoid Styrofoam like the Plague' Fresh Print by SustainabiliTee: $38.00. Overshirt from Savers: $6.50

Photo Directory

Here it is! A new way for you to find unique items that fulfill your need for comfort and your desire to be good. SustainabiliTee, YourDailyBreeze, and the new 'green' styling company, "Thread Lightly", have joined to create a directory and photo album of the latest and greatest in stylish, earth-friendly clothing and accessories. From indpendent artists to companies who do good...here is your first installment of 'Thread Lightly'. Click on any image for a larger view.

(Above:) Flight School' Fresh Print: $35.00, Frequent Flyer Thrift Print: $27.00 by SustainabiliTee. Real Aviation Glasses from Susannetiques, Blue Jacket from Savers: $2.50, Grey Jacket from Salvation Army: $7.00.

'A Butterfly Spirit Dress' by Recycled Glamour: $28.00. Shirt from Savers Thrift Shop: $2.50

Organic Cotton Tunic by Stewart and Brown: $119.00. Landscape necklace by Foundling: $40.00

Womens' French Picnic Skirt by KT Jean: $68.00

Necklace by Colleen Couture (email): $15.00. 'Born on Rock' Custom shirt by SustainabiliTee: $28.00. Belt from Second Time Around: $8.00, Portland, ME. Pants from Material Objects: $12.00, Portland, ME. Shoes from Goodwill: $8.00.

Vintage Ginkgo Printed Coral Party Dress by Photosynthesis: $84.00

'Heaven and Earth' Organic Cotton Tank by Neenacreates: $17.00. Necklace by Susannetiques: $45.00.

'Buck Wild' Fresh Print by SustainabiliTee: $35.00. Jeans from Salvation Army: $6.50.

Check back again tomorrow and the next day for more earth-friendly and fashionable finds (featuring accessories), photography, and insights to your favorite indie designers!

D.I.Y. Leg Warmers

Easy, warm, and somewhat stylish, leg warmers are good for select occasions. (Such as the up-coming photo shoot to be released on July 10th!)

Reach into your closet, or go to the nearest thrift store, select a long sleeve sweater or sweatshirt, and cut it off at the shoulder. It takes about two minutes!

Tips:

• Select sweatshirts and sweaters with cuffs that would fit over your calf comfortably.
• Pick fabrics you enjoy on your skin.
• Consider if the fabric seems like an unraveler...if you cut it, will it come undone?

Stay tuned for leg warmers, photography, and models! (July 10th)

A Little Peek of what's to come...

Still three days away, the photo shoot is developing into a true beauty! Featuring over 20 different independent designers, jewelers, companies, vintage and thrift shops, this selection of 100+ earth-friendly finds will make you very happy. From hair to feet, everything is covered.

Remember, July 10th. July 10th. July 10th.

Be back Soon!

YourDailyBreeze is on hold until Monday July 7th. Check back then for tons of new stuff, including the much anticipated photo shoot release featuring stylish (and earth-friendly) attire, accessories, models and photography.

Make your Own Bike Charger

Take 2-3 hours out of your life, and a little bit of investment to make a charger that you power! Suitable for your phone, laptop, and TV, this effective power supplier will save you tons in electric bills and whittle your waistline in the meantime.

An MIT Experiment: In preliminary calculations, the students predicted that a bicyclist should be able to produce up to 75 watts continuously--far more than the 30 watts needed to power the laptop." They now have a working model for a human-powered excersize machine/laptop.

Build Your Own:

Bicycle Generator

iPod Charger

Gas Prices and Drilling for More

New drilling for oil, especially offshore or in ANWR, will not produce any usable oil for at least 10 years. What will we do until then? Let's unify, support, and spread the word about alternative forms of energy that help the environment and our future. Use your consumer power to lower prices and emissions!

Other ways to reduce your need for petroleum based products:

• Don't idle your car. Shut it off if it's going to be idling more than 30 seconds.
• Walk, run, or bike your next errands.
• Consolidate your trips into town by doing at least five things (like go to the bank, post office, etc.).
• Find friends who need to go to the same stores as you and carpool.

Tell your Congress person you won't stand for deception at the pump. Drilling will not solve our current crisis, alternative transportation will.

Photo by David Lee on SaveMobile.org

Shameless...

This weeks "featured artist" is the founder of a small shirt printing boutique, an even smaller animation studio, and the writer of this blog. Although it may seem like a self-promoting piece, it is, but there is also cool tibdits and some good art.

This particular 27 year-old designer, fine artist, and animator does what she can to help the earth, and it seems, that's all she cares about. What a hippie. Emily Dodge, of SustainabiliTee, is currently designing and printing tee shirts to raise funding for a feature length, animated movie she has dreamed of doing ever since she was a wee little one. It's going to be made from trash, beautiful trash...like these sets and puppets shown here.

Until she can devote 24 hours a day to making, dreaming of, and creating her movie, she has sidetracked herself with a tee-shirt printing company, of which she runs a small online boutique at SustainabiliTee.com. The unusual designs originate from her favorite and most admired inspiration: nature (mixed with a little bit of humor, activism, and/or dorkiness).

Emily screen prints her hand-drawn designs on tees that are super-soft, and make you feel good, look compassionate (even if you aren't), and help save the earth all at the same time. Since she is fortunate to live by an oceanic body of water, she dries the tees in ocean breezes, which she hopes transfers to the person opening the envelope.

I know Emily well, and paramount in her life is her desire to help others less fortunate, those without a voice, those without rights. May I suggest supporting Emily and her endeavors by using this blog often, visiting SustainabiliTee, and watching StartMotions animations.

To further support Emily and her recycled animation project, click here! Please put "StartMotions" in the 'Designated Donation' box, and Healing Earth will give Emily your present.