tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11111188534675209882009-12-25T05:09:14.716-08:00Vancouver-based online boutique, Lavish & Lime, is about eco-chic living, giving and more. Our blog mainly focuses on new products. Here we share tips, designer interviews, suggestions, thoughts and info on all sorts of topics relevant to people who like nice things and care about their own well-being, and that of the environment.Lavish & Limehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02809284256551938990noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111118853467520988.post-62803843887481860542009-12-20T09:30:00.000-08:002009-12-20T09:34:06.750-08:00

Congratulations to Denise - you've won our bug lunch bag giveaway! Please contact us at customerservice@lavishandlime.com with your shipping details and we'll get your prize out to you as quickly as possible.Merry Christmas!

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We never realized how much joy a window plant could bring - until we started to grow a garden in a bag of our own.The girls wanted to try one out and we didn't get around to planting our Chocolate Viola until late in the summer - about mid-August. The daily question - pretty much every day from planting - was, is it up yet?It took a little longer to germinate than the 7 days on the package -

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With all the last minute Christmas shopping and preparations going on, we've decided to do a last minute Christmas giveaway. Wouldn't it be nice to win a free gift?We're giving away a reusable bug lunch bag made of insulating, machine washable neoprene - a great gift for any little one on your list, or a funky bag to keep for yourself... Simply leave a comment below telling us about the best

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Did you know 4 million tons of gift-wrap and 38,000 miles of ribbon are tossed out each year? And shockingly, in the US, half the paper consumed annually is used to wrap gifts.With a little imagination, wrapping your gifts in designer reusable bags - instead of traditional wrapping paper or paper bags - is a bonus for the recipient who receives two gifts in one and a double bonus for the

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Anyone who's seen our new Bedol Water Clock agrees it's one of the coolest green gadgets for Christmas 2009. They also ask, how does it work? This unique digital clock runs on tap water. No batteries, no electricity, no chemicals and no winding - just 100% natural power. It's the greenest timepiece of its kind. The power comes from a charge created by the ions in the water when they interact

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If you're looking for a unique gift for a favourite gal on your list, or perhaps something special to dress up your own Christmas outfit, you may just be in luck. We're giving away one of our gorgeous, sterling silver asymmetrical necklaces to one lucky Facebook fan! This necklace is made by hand in Canada from recycled, re-melted and recombined sterling silver components.To enter, simply become

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While practicality sometimes guides our gift-giving sensibility, making it special should also be in the mix - especially when it comes to the women on your list, or you for that matter.We've come up with five gift picks for her that you know she'll use yet are guaranteed to make her feel special - plus they're all good for the planet too!1. Bamboo Dreams NightshirtWhy it's a top pick: Night or

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Looking for something a bit different? The products on our Top 10 List have made the cut for their innovative designs, bright colours and uniqueness. Most are new to the market this year. Feel good about the gifts you give - give green.1. Bedol Water Powered Alarm Clock For: Him/HerWhy it made the list: A clock that runs on tap water is not only cool but the greenest a digital timepiece can be.

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We like to give you deals and we try to get deals for you with our friends too. Here's one we love for all kinds of reasons, the top one being you can get all the fixings for your Christmas dinner delivered to your door - hassle-free! Just one more thing you could cross off your list...Our friends at online grocer spud! are offering you - our customers and friends - an Exclusive 15% Offer. (This

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You want them to learn to use their imagination and develop their creativity, so why not give a gift that helps them do just that? A puppet is perfect. Puppets let kids be kids - and through role playing, someone or something else. They encourage imaginative play and are flexible - they can be played with alone or with others. Whether the puppet is based on a familiar story like Goldilocks, Red

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While we normally like to wait until after Remembrance Day to talk about Christmas, we realize that many of you are already checking your lists and thinking about what to buy - whether for loved ones overseas or those closer to home.So we've decided to kick off the festive shopping season in our Sale Shop with 40% OFF absolutely everything. It's our Super Sale Shop Sale - for 3 days only. Use

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NOTE: We've extended the deadline for entries to this contest - you have until midnight, this Friday, November 20th to enter. See you on Facebook and good luck!The Lavish & Lime TeamWe want to help you fight germs naturally, so we're giving away a bottle of our Cleanwell Natural Hand Sanitizer to three lucky winners. To enter, simply become a fan on our Facebook page and leave a comment on our

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If you're not wholly on board with getting the H1N1 vaccine or are simply waiting your turn, there are steps you can take to help prevent you and your family from getting the flu. The indisputable #1 way to prevent sickness is to wash your hands with soap and warm water frequently. Find out more about when you should wash your hands here. It's recommended that you wash your hands as long as it

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It seems all everyone is talking about at the moment - at least on the playground - is the flu. There's an abundance of questions out there and we decided to put ours directly to Dr. Larry Weiss, the Stanford-educated MD behind our new Cleanwell all-natural hand sanitizer, and get a clear understanding of the facts about fighting germs - naturally.Is a natural hand sanitizer like Cleanwell as

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While there may be snow already in other parts of Canada, here in Vancouver it's all about the rain - at the moment. After our great summer, we honestly can't complain. In fact, to us born and bred West Coasters, the grey days are a bit of a comfort at this time of year. For kids however, they're not so great. There's more clothes to wear, boots and hoods that never stay on and if they do, they

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It's that scary time of year again and while the spooks will be out on Halloween night, it's what's lurking inside your home that might actually be more frightening. From PVC to parabens, here are a few ways to help create a safe, atoxic environment for your kids. First off is PVC. You know that 'new shower curtain smell'? Well that's polyvinyl chloride, otherwise known as PVC or vinyl. PVC

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Who says you can't be green and spooky too? Here are three ways to enjoy a spooktacular Halloween that's fun, good for you and the planet too. 1. Choose non-toxic face paints and pencilsThere are loads of products out there for making up your little lion, pirate, princess, witch or black cat, but aren't you just a little concerned about the potentially toxic ingredients you're smothering on your

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A couple of years or so ago the Sunday Times ran an article about Harrod's offering fresh produce from their rooftop garden. 'From vine to store within the hour' or something along those lines was the spin. Clearly 'fresh' was at premium and people were willing to pay. And why not? There's nothing like a fresh tomato still warm from the sun. A carrot pulled straight from the dirt at its crunchy

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Giving feels good but knowing what you give is appreciated, feels great! We felt great this week when we gave away a $100 shopping spree to Olivia S., of Burnaby BC.Olivia was chosen as the winner of our quarterly newsletter subscriber draw. You could be the next to win $100! When you sign up to receive our newsletter, you not only get our latest news about new products, sales events plus

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You want to them to have fun dressing up for Halloween - but without all those nasty ingredients all over their skin. It may only be for one night, but still.Tell us about your best ever Halloween costume and you could win a Glam Pack filled with Canadian-made, safe make up from Girl Power Beauty! The pack contains a special Girl Power angels necklace made of lead & nickel-free gold plated metal

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If you live in Vancouver, Victoria or Calgary, we've got a great way for you to give thanks - the organic way.We've teamed up with our friends at Spud, the online organic home grocer, so this Thanksgiving you can enjoy an organic free range turkey with all the trimmings and save!Enjoy the bounty of this season's harvest, including fresh local produce and vegetarian holiday feast ideas, delivered

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We've virtually been inundated with SIGG bottles. Honest. We've never seen so many - in online photos. The response to our BPA-free bottle promotion has been fantastic, which means we've received loads of photos of your SIGG bottles with BPA in the lining. We've got pictures of all kinds of SIGGS - all colours, all sizes, some with Thomas the Tank Engine, others with French.In return, we've sent

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We know and love how effective our eco-friendly reusable sandwich wrap can be as an alternative to plastic sandwich bags. It's great to hear how much our customers love them too. Here's the prize-winning story that helped Tiff Gil win the sandwich wrap giveaway on our Lavish & Lime Facebook page last week."The absolute best part was that I had stored an egg salad sandwich in my wrap. Normally I

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On Saturday night, they were both super cool. We went down to Ambleside Park in West Vancouver with the kids and some friends on Saturday night to catch the Summer Sessions benefit concert featuring Sheryl Crow, Neil Young, Sarah McLachlan and loads of other acts. Let me clarify that. We went down to sit on the beach - outside the fenced in ticket-holder area - to listen to the concert.Frankly, I

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In light of the recent revelation by SIGG that their water bottle liners contain Bisphenol-A (BPA), the hormone disrupting chemical the Canadian government has banned in baby bottles, we're offering you the chance to save 30% on our certified BPA-free Lakens and stainless steel Thinksports. Simply show us your bottle.Email us a photo of your SIGG bottle to at customerservice@lavishandlime.com and

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