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October 15, 2010
We’re not exactly shy about our color of choice. Let’s face it, Portlanders have an air of hubris when it comes to being green. And it’s well-deserved. We work hard to keep our planet (and ourselves) respectably healthy. So once again, it’s time for Portland Picks’ Annual Green Guide, where we celebrate the cream of the green crop. This issue is full of terrific, sustainable ideas… in places you may not have thought to look for them! And don't miss our unprecedented list of Hip Happenings down below. Scroll down the page to get some juicy deals and ideas for the weekend! Bonus: Forward this issue to 5 friends & CC picks@portlandpicks.com, and you’ll be entered to win the fabulous (and green!) Pasteesh necklace featured in Chick Pick #2, below! |
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Portland Picks’ Green Guide: |
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| 1 | Where Green Meets Gorgeous Fact: Only 22 hotels in the world are LEED Gold Certified, and the amazing Allison Inn & Spa (in the heart of wine country!) is one of them. To introduce you to the wide variety of organic skincare products they use in treatments and sell in their boutique, The Allison Spa is offering a complimentary add-on service with any facial! Choose a 15-minute Wax service, Lash or Brow Tint, Hand Soyaffin, Lip or Eye Treatment. Mention Portland Picks & book before Nov. 30 to receive the add-on! Allison Inn & Spa |
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| 2 | Get Cozy—Naturally Fall is our favorite time of year—we love any reason to snuggle up. And we’re all about snuggling into a warm, cozy fleece from Icebreaker’s new “Realfleece” line. It’s 100% real Merino fleece and it’s all about comfort and instant warmth, the natural way. Fast Company magazine calls Realfleece “perfect for a hike” and “indispensable.” (We’d like to add “running errands” and “hanging out” to their list.) Stop by Icebreaker’s flagship Touch_Lab store in the Pearl to get your hands on a Realfleece of your own! |
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| 3 | The Hostess with the Mostest We had a lot of guests this summer, and we totally pamper them. (We keep saying that we need to stay in our guest room!) We stocked up at Indigo Traders, with green products from around the Mediterranean. From traditional hand-loomed Turkish towels (lightweight and super absorbent) to the largest selection of olive-oil soaps in town, our guests are happy. And we couldn’t resist stocking up for the kitchen with organic, fair-trade olive oils, sustainably harvested olive-wood cutting boards, utensils and bowls, and recycled glass dinnerware. Perfectly green! |
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| 4 | Walk the Talk What you wear can be as impactful as what you do, and you can wear totally awesome sustainable footwear that looks fab and feels great. Look to Amenity for Naya shoes—trend-conscious, perfectly stylish, and made from chrome-free and vegetable-tanned leathers, sustainable bamboo heels, recycled cork and rubber footbeds and biodegradable latex foam cushioning. Right now, Amenity is giving you a free gift with purchase for every pair of Naya shoes! It’s almost too easy to be green (and fabulous!), thanks to Amenity and Naya. Amenity Shoes |
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| 5 | The Green Way to Clean Our mom discovered microfiber cleaning cloths a few years ago, and she has been singing their praises ever since. Just add water—no paper towels to throw away, no toxic chemicals, no fumes—and you can clean everything from windows to stainless steel to your car. Genius, right? Right! So we’re headed to Kitchen Kaboodle to pick up E-cloths, the gold standard in microfiber, at a great price. Each cloth has up to 1,250 miles of incredibly thin fibers, ready to fulfill all your cleaning needs—naturally! |
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| 1 | Pretty is as Pretty Does We like eye-popping jewelry, and we prefer if something about it is a little bit green. So when we found Pasteesh, it felt like kismet. Her designs use upcycled and unused old-stock vintage components, and this necklace in particular is especially sweet (you could even win it!). Vintage enameled flowers are topped by a vintage filigree button, creating a stunning pendant that’s paired with hand-wired vintage beads in Lucite, faux turquoise, and yellow glass. Ah-may-zing. |
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| 2 | Give Good Hair As particular as we are about jewelry, our hair products must meet even more stringent requirements. They must be paraben- and laurel/laureth sulfate-free, and they must be epic when applied. Locally based sidlab haircouture always fits the bill, and their new Rain Drops argan oil treatment is an absolute dream. It’s nourishing, quenching, and smells incredible. Just a few drops add antioxidants and Vitamin E, plus gorgeous shine. It might be the best thing ever. |
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| 3 | It’s In the Bag… We discovered baggu bags almost two years ago, and have been fans ever since. They hold a ton and weigh practically nothing, and the array of colors is mind-boggling. So when we heard about their new collaboration with clothing-design house No. 6, we were on it. Our favorite is the Big Graphite Animal (we love our ginormous bags!), and all the No. 6 baggus have a zip pocket. Fashion + eco-friendly = our new crush. |
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| 2 | Cathy Waterman Trunk Show at TWIST What: Cathy Waterman Trunk Show at TWIST |
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| 3 | The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Falling leaves may be pesky on your lawn, but they make wonderful family portraits! Amy Vining Photrography has two weekends scheduled just for Autumn Leaves family photos—plus, mention Portland Picks to receive a free box of holiday cards with any purchase of $500 or more! Amy will donate your entire session fee to Operation Smile for October bookings! What: Autumn Leaves Portrait special |
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| 4 | Jumpstart Your Holiday Fitness! |
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| 5 | Save the Date: Wet Nose Soiree! One of our favorite annual parties is DoveLewis’ My Wet Nose Soiree, where pet-lovers get together to honor their animals while supporting DoveLewis’ mission: to save lives. Enjoy a VIP cocktail reception at 5 pm with a performance by concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer, plus a silent auction followed by dinner and a live auction hosted by KGW’s Drew Carney. What: My Wet Nose Soiree |
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| 6 | Sisters Are Doing it for Themselves Portland Female Executives is hosting an evening of networking, nibbling on delicious food, and tasting NW wines… this is a fabulous chance to meet some exciting professional women and make some new connections! Enter the promo code PDXPICKS to save 20% off your ticket! (Portland Female Executives is a nonprofit, dedicated to the advancement of women.) What: Portland Female Executives Annual Food & Wine Pairing |
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| 7 | Meet Some G-U-Y-S! Friend of a Friend Singles/Networking is hosting another fun night: a Beer-Pong Tournament at Momo’s bar downtown. Sure, sure—you don’t play beer pong, but guys do! Isn’t that enough incentive to haul your cookies out for the night? Hee hee. You could win prizes from the Jupiter Hotel, Lizard Lounge, and ShopAdornOnline.com, too! 21 and over. What: Friend of a Friend Networking Night |
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| 8 | Shine a Light Nude wrestling, break dancing and priceless art. Dangerous combination? No, just the makings of the craziest night PAM will see all year. Shine A Light promises to expand your artistic outlook, allowing people/painting nuptials and other merriment. With food carts, exclusive beers and indie pop, this is one art lesson you won't want to miss. |
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| 9 | Friends Help Friends Fit Into Skinny Jeans Be the designated butt-buster to keep the holiday flab off your BFFs! Our friends Darci and Kathleen slimmed down for the holidays last fall, kept fit through the New Year, and they’re still going strong thanks to Fierce Fitness Kickboxing. You can, too! Mention Portland Picks to save $75 and get a free 30-minute private training session. What: Get Fit for the Holidays Kickboxing Boot Camps |
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