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Nov 19, 2008

:: CHRISTMAS FAIR - ECO FRIENDLY & AND FAIRTRADE HOLIDAY DECORATION ::

Yes, it's early days yet, but my experience is that time flies before Christmas. I've started looking for eco friendly and fairly traded Christmas ornaments, and I've found some lovelies! Christmas is a time for giving, so why not take care of both the Earth and the people who live here while shopping?

Not everything is cheap, but these are handmade ornaments which hopefully will stand the test of time so they can be handed down and give pleasure to the next generation. And there are lots of low-budget items as well!



From Arcadia Home:








Links to explore:

Arcadia Home ornaments

Arcadia Home garlands
About Arcadia Home


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From biome:




The angels are handcrafted from recycled aluminum cans in Zululand. The cool stars are made in Brisbane by a local ceramist.

Links to explore:

biome/ Eco Christmas
About biome


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From eco-artware:



Scrabble ornament by Virginia native Susan "Sass" Brown. If you would like your ornament to say "HUMBUG" instead, you can have this, too!



Painted tea bag ornaments made by South African women


Links to explore:

eco-artware holiday ornaments

About eco-artware


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From Eco-friendly Shop:



Links to explore:

Eco-Friendly Shop Christmas decorations
About Eco-Friendly Shop


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From Ethical Superstore:




Links to explore:

Ethical Superstore Christmas decorations

About Ethical Superstore


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From Novica:


By Syed Izaz Hussein


By Lulli Luca


Links to explore:

Novica Christmas ornaments

About Novica
Artist details Lulli Luca
Artist details Syed Izaz Hussein


There should be something for everybody at these pages - I'm really impressed with the variety in colours and styles - so have fun browsing! And while you're there, have a look at the other categories, - you might find some great gifts as well!

I found some links here and here, but most of the websites are found through Google searches for eco friendly and fairtrade Christmas decorations.

Update 22. 11. 2008

Melissa over at The Inspired Room has made another Mr. Linky post where bloggers can submit their holiday blog posts! It's really popular, so you can find lots and lots of inspiring holiday posts and lovely blogs there. This is the link:

Gobble, gobble & Christmas linky love

1 comments. Add yours here - it makes my day!:

Dee Beale said...

Love those little birds.

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