Meet the Exhibitors: Sustainable Style Foundation

Seattle's on the edge. The leading edge of the sustainability movement and it has the Sustainable Style Foundation (SSF) to thank. This almost decade old organization is leading the charge with its mantra to 'look fabulous, live well, do good.' Is there anything more eco-chic?

The stylists behind SSF are creating a stylish space for Eco-Chic Expo guests to chill and chat about all things green and gorgeous. Come by to relax and hear about how local Seattle companies, even global brands, look to SSF for guidance on best practices in getting green. With their new SSFTags program, the not-for-profit organization is making great strides in helping companies evaluate their efforts in a variety of categories: Human Rights, Environmental and other business practices. Now when you see an SSFTag you know you can trust the brand to show its commitment to helping customers look fabulous, live well and always do good.

Come share your style!

Meet the Exhibitors: Seattle's Eco Consumer, Tom Watson

Eco-Chic Expo is thrilled to welcome green expert and EcoConsumer, Tom Watson. Watson is project manager for King County's Recycling and Environmental Sciences Department, Seattle Times columnist and a local phenom when it comes to sharing knowledge and green living tips with Seattleites.

From work to play and every other part of life, Seattle's own EcoConsumer will be on hand to share his insight, tips and tricks to going green. Stumping even dear Holmes, learn the latest from this pro about simple and savvy ways to live more sustainably.

Welcome, Doctor Watson!!

Meet the Exhibitors: Jurnee Products: Green Baby, New Mom & Sibling Gifts

Beyond their beautiful prints and presents for every member of the family, what makes Jurnee Products extra special is their commitment to community businesses. Their journey to source the most fun and eco-friendly products for their gifts sets and apparel takes them home to Seattle every time.

From their popular aromatherapy packs to the bright bags that beckon even the most disciplined window shopper, Jurnee Products partners with local companies. This May Day at the Eco-Chic Expo guests will be delighted by the assortment of products on hand for babies, their siblings and of course, mama.

Find your way to Jurnee Products this May Day!

Meet the Exhibitors: Jello Mold Farm Makes May Day Bloom

No May Day is complete without a gorgeous hand crafted bouquet of organically grown blossoms! C'est vrai! And this May Day at the Eco-Chic Expo guests will be delighted by the visions and scent of blooms from Jello Mold Farm.

Nestled in the rich farmland of the Skagit River Valley, the gardeners of Jello Mold Farm, Diane and Dennis, lovingly tend over 150 varieties of organically grown flowers. The pair is an inspiration for living the dream (whatever yours is!). As they tell it, their romantic dream has become a happy reality; a life spent sharing the seven acres they call home with swans, bald eagles, voles, beetles and nematodes (I'm not sure either!), but it sounds divine.

We're thrilled to welcome Jello Mold Farm, Diane and Dennis to our celebration that will put a little earth day into our May Day!

Meet the Exhibitors: thinknow design

Simple, Elegant, and Sustainable. These words describe the sustainable and fashion-forward line of jewelry by thinknow design.

We met the designer of this fabulous jewelry line, Becky Ellis, last summer and were blown away by the simplicity and beauty of her creations. When designing the jewelry, Becky sets out to create pieces that fit into four core values:

• Have we created a simply elegant product that is unique and beautiful?
• Is this product as green, recycled, rapidly renewable, and harmless to the environment as possible?
• Is each design special enough, different enough, and unprecedented in a wide world of international fashion?
• Have we captured the essence of simple materials and cultural patterns in such a way that is attractive, inspiring, and even innovative?

We know from experience that it takes a lot of hard work and creativity to design something sustainable and beautiful. Congrats to Becky on nailing it. Her designs are sure to create a frenzy on runways in 2010.

In addition to creating gorgeous, sustainable jewelry, Becky is also the graphic designer for the Eco-Chic Expo. Thank you for the beautiful artwork!

To preview some of the thinknow pieces that will be available at the Eco-Chic Expo, visit thinknow design .

Sneak Peak at Eco-Chic Expo

Soon to appear in store fronts and businesses across Seattle: The Eco-Chic Expo Poster.  We love it.  Thanks to Becky Ellis at thinknow for the fabulous artwork.

Eco-Chic Expo Exhibitors

Let's hear it for our confirmed exhibitors to date! They're ready to delight our guests this May Day by demonstrating how to go a little greener this season. We'll share more daily about these great, green-minded companies.

Welcome aboard!
A Greener Kitchen
Dante's Inferno Dogs - come by for the exclusive Eco-Dog
Eat Your Yard
mamaswap.com
Natural Balance
Nest
Phyzz Yoga
Satsuma Designs
Sugar Sugar
Sweet Beauty
Theo Chocolate
Thinknow
Tread Light Gifts

photo courtesy of thinknow and Tread Light Gifts

Location, Location, Location

Our first Eco-Chic Expo will take place at the Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center in the very eco-friendly neighborhood of Ravenna. If you have never been to Ravenna, we invite you to join us on May 1st for the 1st Eco-Chic Expo and then spend some time exploring the neighborhood.

Some of our favorite eco-picks in Ravenna:

• Thrive - experience the delectable dishes of this vegan, gluten-free, dairy free restaurant. So good, you might consider adapting a raw food diet.
• East West Bookshop - a resource center for conscious living, offering a wide selection books & products representing new insights into the mind, body, and spirit from around the world. Pick up a cook book and head over to...
• Whole Foods Market - at the world's leader in natural and organic foods, you are sure to find all the organic and natural ingredients needed for a scrumptious meal.

What's your eco business in the Ravenna Neighborhood of Seattle?

Eco-Chic Expo Seattle Debuts this May Day!

Join Seattle's leading sustainable lifestyle companies for a savvy green and stylish May Day!

Check back often to learn more and see who will share their tips and tricks on living easy and green.

Sponsored by:
MamaSwap.com
Tread Light Gifts
Satsuma Designs