Dial In…And Carry On

Handmade by Filipino artisans at the Alay Kapwa Co-op in Manila, these bags transform old telephone directories into a fashionable handbag. The purse has a wooden bead latch closure and a woven handle. The bag is sealed with a waterproof coating (but no caller ID).

Handcraftingjustice.org is the brain child of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. An international network, they partner with women struggling in the developing world. They promote human dignity and justice by creating opportunities for economic and social transformation. Check out their other products too, www.handcraftingjustice.org.

GREENING THE GRAMMY'S...

Thanks to our friend Bahar Shahpar, Jason Mraz will be sporting Osborn Design shoes and a Sonic Fabric tie on the red carpet!

Watch Jason wearing green on the Grammys live with E! at 5:35 EST.

Boho Beauty: Julia Roberts

A little Bit County, a little bit Rock and roll, Julia Roberts is a family girl successfully balancing her eco-conscious country lifestyle with her fast paced Hollywood career. This Oscar winning actor’s role of a lifetime is playing eco-mom to her three young children. Julia says that she’s always been environmentally conscious, but it came more important to her after having her own children.

Her philosophy on going green is to set goal that are achievable and then once she gets those down, she finds more achievable goals and keeps going. She notes, “If we all did a little bit at a time, it would be so impactful.” We hear Julia even makes her own eco-friendly cleaning spray, and has her own organic garden that helps get her kids to eat their greens. What a good green mommy!

Destination: Bucks County, PA

Old-country charm matched with hip, city style makes Bucks County, PA one of our favorite green places to spend time, shop, and stay.

Dine: Think hip, urban restaurant with a farmhouse flair. Vine and Fig tree Bistro is popular for being the only restaurant in town to serve a NYC style brunch and makes the most amazing grilled cheese from all recycled kitchen equipment. Secret recipe below (straight from Chef Drew):19 East State Street, Doylestown (215)345.1555

Grilled Goat Cheese With Pear & Vidalia Onion Jam
2 Slices multi-grain bread
4 oz montrachet goats milk cheese, room temperature
2-3 tbls onion jam ½ bosc pear, room temperature, sliced thin
Unsalted butter

Decorate: Harmony Hill is a beautiful farm in Hilltown owned by Lyn Hicks. Hicks (a true Boho girl) specializes in doing eco weddings using the organic flowers she grows on her farm. Check out her website at www.harmonyhillgardens.com

Design: The Tile Gallerie carries some of the most unique, one-of-a-kind handmade tiles. Owner Julia Thomas has one of the largest collections of handmade tiles around (and an endearing British accent). 350 Swamp Road, Dublin PA (215) 249.4848 www.thetilegallerie.com

Dress: Brooklyn city girl turned Doylestown country girl, Justine Kawas, is the founder of Greenchanges.org. This hip, community driven t-shirt collection helps initiate their green mission, Green Changes…Everything.

For more visit http://visitbuckscounty.com

Our Prayers & Thoughts Are With The People Of Haiti

January 14, 2010. Boho Magazine is following the news of the January 12 earthquake in Haiti with tremendous concern and dismay. Our hearts go out to all who have been affected, either directly or indirectly. We hope and pray that relief efforts will be as swift and comprehensive as possible. For those who are interested in reaching out a helping hand, please consult this list of organizations that plan to contribute to relief efforts:

Relief Organizations:

American Jewish World Service
American Red Cross
Americares
Catholic Relief Services
Center for International Disaster Information
Doctors without Borders
International Rescue Committee
Oxfam America
Samaritan’s Purse
Save the Children
World Vision
United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund
U.S. Funds for UNICEF

Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Haiti!

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Art History

What do you get when you mix recyclables with sculpting and printmaking? “Rural Chic,” says Chicago based artist, Dolan Geiman. Geiman’s eco-friendly art emerges from a folk art tradition infused with a contemporary, urban style. His intensity stems from the knowledge and respect for the earth growing up in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley raised by his father, who worked for the US Forest Service and mother, a watercolor artist.

Art projects usually start with reclaiming pieces of the past such as salvaged wood, found objects, and other recycled materials for this eco-mixed media artist. Currently based in Chicago’s Sustainable Manufacturing Center, Geiman and his business partner and fiancée, Ali, are committed to being earth-friendly and encouraging other artists to become aware of the everyday materials they can recycle, reuse and, reprint.

All boho readers are being offered a 10% off discount on all orders received from December through February. Visit their etsy site at http://www.etsy.com/shop/dolangeiman and enter the discount code “Boho Mag” in the “Message to Seller” note during checkout to receive the special discount.

Style Me Eco- Savvy

With exposed brick, reclaimed wood floors, and repurposed tree stumps everywhere, there’s a lofty-city feel to this country town boutique, Shop Sixty Five in Doylestown, Pa. The sustainable stylist and owner behind the chic exterior is Linda LaRosa Bidlo. Bidlo was once a major Fashion Editor for major rags like Elle and Czech Harper’s Bazaar. Every piece carried in her store is as well edited as any national fashion spread.

Shop Sixty Five is located in a new building that is 100% green, LEED certified. From an unmatched denim bar filled with over 20 of the best brands, to an exceptional designer mix with everything from See by Chloe to Burning Torch, Bidlo knows what to carry, and also how to carry yourself out of her store dressed classy and confident. Shop online at www.shopsixtyfive.com

Greening Your Home

This particular restoration of the one room Buckingham schoolhouse into its Second Empire style-addition was completely sustainable. Eco elements were incorporated throughout the entire home. Some of the green details that were infused into the home include reclaimed hardwood floors, an open look well system, salvaged antique doors, geothermal heat pump, Energy Star appliances, Enviro-pure paint, recycled rubber roofing and so much more.

We love this Buckingham Schoolhouse that gets a new green life. Check out the rest of the article and more amazing photos in our latest issue!