Courtney Carlisle Bolton
When she isn't writing or in the library, this tech savvy ecophile can usually be found glued to her mobile or macbook ogling the latest gadgets, scouting the newest designs, traveling or out enjoying the Colorado terrain. Courtney holds two masters degrees in Psychology and Communications and received her BA from Vanderbilt University in Psychology and English. She recently relocated from Los Angeles to Denver, CO where she is pursuing her PhD in Family and Child Psychology.
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Best Products to Beat Dry Winter Skin
As it finally warms up from two consecutive weeks in the single digits here in Colorado, my skin has already taken a beating this winter. In search of the perfect moisturizers and lotions, here are a list of some of my favorite choices this winter. Alba’s Original Emollient Lotion $16.99 for 32 oz (available at […] More
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LaVanila’s Scents Warm You Up
With blizzards and airport delays, there’s no doubt about it – winter has arrived. Fortunately, the new vanilla coconut moisturizing body balm ($25) from LaVanila combines luscious coconut, creamy sandalwood and madagascar vanilla to creates a scent that preserves the feeling of a so cal summer. It also comes packed with vitamins to nourish your […] More
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Vamp it Up – the Ultimate Eco-Haute Accessory
Looking for something fun, sexy and sophisticated to tote around in the New Year? Oh – but it also has to be environmentally responsible? This may be your lucky year. With the success of the Twilight series, it doesn’t get much sexier than Vamp Bags. I met the Vamp girls, Deanna and Tara, in Boulder, […] More
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Q+A with EcoStiletto’s Amazingly EcoChic Rachel Sarnoff
In the short time since she has launched the haute green newsletter and site, EcoStiletto, which encourages all the ladies to stiletto-size their carbon footprint from an Ugg Boot to a tiny Manolo, Rachel Sarnoff has made a huge impact of her own. I got a chance to get the scoop on her inspiration and […] More
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Revolution Organics 22 Uses Body Balm and Chapstick
What has 22 uses wrapped into one eco-friendly package? The revolutionary body balm stick ($28) from Revolution Organics is a multi-purpose, travel friendly product that resembles a large tube of chapstick but has the ability to soften lines, soothe chapped lips, tame unruly eyebrows and fly aways and even nourish your cuticles. More
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in Events, Green WeddingGreen Weddings: What Green Drinks to Serve?
One of the hardest things about planning my upcoming wedding is figuring out what to serve – we want to offer a full bar and local fare, but how far do we have to go to ensure that it’s organic, free range, local and so on…as if we didn’t have enough details to handle in […] More
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in EventsCelebrate Green! A Year Round Guide to Eco-Friendly Events
Not like you have to ask me twice to throw a party or give me much of an excuse, but Celebrate Green! ($19), the new book from mom and daughter team Lynn Colwell and Corey Colwell-Lipson, makes me want to host events year round. More
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Green Weddings: The Reading List
From the minute you get engaged, you are bombarded by questions about your wedding – what are your colors, where will you have it, when will it be? Fortunately, there are experts to help guide you in answering all of these questions. And, for eco-savvy brides-to-be, there are several options when it comes to serving […] More
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Fashion Takes Flight with Sparrow Handbags
From shoppers to clutches, the cruelty-free vegan handbag collection from Sparrow is not only socially conscious but also fashion forward. Each bag is designed from organic and sustainable materials into functional and fun to carry purses. The prints are created and designed in-house using non-toxic inks while the bag bottoms are cut from recycled tetra […] More
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EcoTraveler: Alisal Guest Ranch
In Solvang, California nestled among old oaks and the sycamore grove, is the Alisal Guest Ranch, a working dude ranch opened to the public in 1946 for a little outdoor R&R. This historic property has played host to celebrities, presidents and local fans for decades. John F. Kennedy and Jackie Onassis even spent their honeymoon […] More
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EcoTraveler: San Francisco’s Orchard Garden Hotel
The Orchard Garden Inn claims to be San Francisco’s “Purely Green Hotel,” and as a one of the only LEED certified hotels in the country, I would say it’s off to a good start. Wanting to support such eco-minded entrepreneurs, I checked out the boutique hotel this weekend. The hotel staff were lovely and although […] More
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From Tractors to Runway Passchal Recycled Handbags
Passchal is the first-ever eco-luxury accessory line created from recycled tractor tire inner tubes, and it is fabulous. Created by Angela Greene and Ken Kobrick, an innovator (who doesn’t carry a purse at all) and ex-welder, the operation started in a 900 sq ft home in Virginia and has gained a lot of traction since […] More
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Fodor’s Green Travel Guide
If you are planning a big holiday trip, check out Fodor’s Green Travel, which features the best eco-friendly lodgings around the world. The foreword by Richard Hammond discusses how travel can still be responsible and what main elements a savvy traveler should take into account. Fodor’s also explains what criteria they use to rank each […] More
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Thibiant Takes it’s Beverly Hills Line Organic
Using energizing elements from orange peel, soothing lavender and nourishing oats and honey, Aida Thibiant’s new line of skin care products is certified-organic, paraben-free and absolutely delicious for your skin. All of the products in the line, which includes everything from face wash to moisturizers and miracel serums, are made about thirty miles outside of […] More
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Living La Vida Loka – New Designers Emerge at Magic’s ECOllection Show
This past week in Vegas ushered in new designers and a new category, the ECOllection, at the steadily growing, highly anticipated annual Magic fashion event. One of this year’s standouts was Loka Kouture. The rocker chic collection by Paloma Posford and Dahiana Cedeno, launched in 2007 from a small studio in Venice, CA and line […] More
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Travel Green – The Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar
Not only is the new Kimpton hotel in Los Angeles exceptionally stylish, but it’s also very eco-chic from the in-room recycling to the locally and organic sourced ingredients at the restaurant. Immediately upon arriving, I was greeted by lovely hotel staff serving complimentary local organic wines at the Kimpton’s standard happy hour in the very […] More
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Get out and YOLO – Paddle Boards Take to the Waves
Because “You Only Live Once,” which is the motto that YOLO founders, Jeff Archer and Tom Losee live by, get out and play on one of their paddle boards before summer is over. Paddle boards are re-emerging as one of the hottest sports and past times from Florida (where the duo is based) to the […] More
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Skincare Gets Raw with Astara
I was talking to one of the leading ladies in “green” spas, Sara or Sara Elizabeth Skincare in San Diego, a couple of weeks ago when she let me in on a little secret…one of my FAVORITE skincare products (you know, the ones that you want to be blissfully ignorant about if they aren’t good […] More
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in Home LivingGoing Way Basics is Way Better
Way Basics, a new furniture company is bringing affordable, customizable designs made out of 99% post consumer materials right to your door. Recognizing a need for stylish, affordable eco-design, the California-based company developed a line without tools and limits. Don’t go to the site looking for bookshelves, tables or desks though – they don’t label […] More
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Sparkle On with Sparkledawne’s Eco-Line
Dawne Cunningham’s little shop on Etsy has some great big, blinged out personality. Her wooden bracelets are not only fabulous but simply inspiring with little sayings, including a John Mayer quote: “You put the color inside of my world.” – John Mayer Stamped in acid free, non-toxic ink, they make you want to…I don’t know, […] More
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The Fairmont San Jose Mixes it Up with the Organic iCocktail
Fun, Flirty and Organic. Sounds like a good time to me! As summer, winds down, trying serving up The Fairmont San Jose’s new organic iCocktail in celebration of all things techie and green. Served in the hotel’s lobby lounge bar or in your own backyard: 2 large (organic) Cilantro Springs 1 oz Tequila (they use […] More
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