Of course the New York Botanical Garden is amazing to visit - 250 acres of heaven- and especially "The Edible Garden" exhibit running now. There's nothing like seeing the herbal choices of celebrity chefs! - but isn't it great to hear from gardeners that are summering in NYC from other cities? Hip Chick Digs tells the story of her visit to the NY Botanical. Her blog is like hanging out with a cool friend visiting from the Pacific Coast that knows more than you but just wants to tell you about stuff - her enthusiasm and easy going writing style are very charming. Ms. Hip has visited several botanicals recently including the Brooklyn Botanical and the White House veggy garden. She just finished her vacation here said her kind goodbyes put the keys on the counter and left to go back west. See ya around pal...
C ri de Coeur ||style conscious with a conscience :: ethical contemporary fashion|| MG: When you decided to create shoes in an ethically responsible way did you get any resistance from those around you? JD: I think there is a resistance to non-leather goods in this industry when presenting a designer quality shoe that is made of vegan products. I think that we are filling the void for those who seek out quality, but also want to make conscious choices that they can live with. The more people are educated about the impact the fashion industry can have on reversing global warming while also improving quality of life for people and animals (with regard to leather tanneries, meat industry and animal welfare) the more people want to support companies that are cruelty-free but also meets high-end fashion demands. MG: Have your designs been effected by your choices in material? JD: We seek out the highest quality fabrics for our shoes and handbags. The more "eco" they are, t...
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