One lucky EcoSalon reader will win big—like, really big—and if you want that reader to be you, enter to win today!

Feeling depleted? In need of a physical and spiritual revamp? Then you’re in luck! EcoSalon, SheKnows, Lumeria Maui, and ALOHA have come together to offer a prize package like no other.

For your chance to win, all you have to do is sign up here. It doesn’t get much easier than that!

Lumeria Prize Package

Lumeria Maui is a stunning Hawaiian boutique retreat center for the mind, body, and soul. Situated on Maui’s lush north shore, it’s an ideal destination for rejuvenation, combining daily yoga and wellness with island adventure.

The property features 25 uniquely designed rooms on six tropical acres with a walking labyrinth, hammocks, gardens, outdoor fire pits, saline swimming pools, and a jacuzzi. Enjoy a deliciously healthy farm-to-table menu, as well as healing treatments and therapies offered at the Lumeria Well Being Center.

Delight in the majesty of Lumeria Maui or get out there and enjoy the adventures this island paradise has to offer, including two famous beaches, surfing, wind surfing, stand up paddling, and kiteboarding. Hit the road with world class mountain and road biking or explore nearby Hana and Haleakala.

Here’s what one lucky winner will receive:

1. Five Night Stay at Lumeria Maui For Two ($3,200)

The trip includes airfare, breakfast and daily yoga classes for you and a guest. (Lunch, dinner, and rental car are not included in the prize package.)

2. Two 60-minute Signature Lumeria Crystal Massages ($330)

3. Two Lumeria Maui Hydroflask Water Bottles ($60)

4. Two Lumeria Maui T-Shirts ($40)

*Room retreat fee of $20 per day will be charged. Redeem before December 31, 2015. Black out dates include November 22-28 and December 21-28, 2015. The winner must fly out of the same airport as their guest, and return to the same airport.

ALOHA Prize Package

1. ALOHA Chocolate Protein Powder ($39)

ALOHA is an organic, vegan protein powder sourced from a loving combination of hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, and peas. It’s made with organic, fair-trade vanilla and cacao—minus the harsh chemicals, fillers, artificial sweeteners, and other additives.

2. ALOHA Daily Good Greens Berry Blend ($75)

Made with moringa, spirulina, and wild blueberries from Alaska, this all-natural whole foods powder contains 14 organically grown and wild harvested whole foods. Enjoying high quality nutrients on-the-go never tasted so good!

The total prize package is worth $3,744!

This prize package is the epitome of mind-body bliss. You and a guest will get to enjoy the wellness getaway of a lifetime plus super green eats to look and feel your best.

Have you entered yet? If not, you should (like, right now). Enter to win here. And who knows? Maybe you’ll find yourself in Maui enjoying this fabulous holistic retreat.

Aloha, and good luck!

To read the official The Relaxation and Rejuvenation Hawaiian Getaway (the ” Sweepstakes”) contest rules go here.

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Enter to win this incredible prize package worth more than $1450+ and start your spring off right! (You know, if you want.)

While Mother Nature sheds that heavy and unflatting layer of snow, we’ll be swapping our chunky sweaters for some skimpier duds. And by the time swimsuit season rolls around, we want to be armed and ready, amiright?

That’s why we’re giving away a prize package that will help you get your glow on—both inside and out. If you want to step into spring looking and feeling fabulous, all you have to do to enter is sign up here. No muss, no fuss.

Here are the ah-mazing prizes up for grabs:

1. Vapour Organic Beauty Products + Gift Card ($506)

Here’s the thing: Vapour Organic Beauty is kind of a big deal, delivering the look of flawless glowing skin without compromise. Vapour is 100 percent natural: It contains 70 percent organic ingredients and 30 percent mineral pigments and essential oils. No strings attached.

The products glide on easily and blend seamlessly. They don’t settle into or accentuate fine lines and wrinkles. Best of all, you won’t find yourself huffing powders first thing in the morning, thanks to Vapour’s minerals being suspended in a concentrated moisturizing base.

Not only will you receive a $100 gift card and free shade consultation with a Vapour Beauty Expert, you’ll also win an array of products that will help your skin achieve the highly sought after Vapour glow:

a) Essence Restorative Night Treatment ($90)

Essence Restorative Night Treatment helps protect your skin from daily environmental toxins by targeting free radical damage and inflammation. It’s the perfect scrip for dehydrated, stressed and sensitive skin.

b) Stratus Instant Skin Perfector ($48)

The original organic BB cream, Stratus is a 3-in-1 moisturizer, primer and no-color foundation. Vapour’s Light Reflective Technology instantly perfects the look of your skin, which equals a refreshed-looking you. (Shade determined by winner.)

c) Aura Multi-Use Blush in Cheeky ($36)

Aura Multi-Use Blush gives a natural flush of color. Best of all, these colors are universally-flattering and work on all skin tones and all ages. (Pssst… This shade is new for spring!)

d) Aura Multi-Use Blush in Charm ($36)

Give the Vapour glow to cheeks, lips and eyes, all in one convenient stick. Who wouldn’t want to look polished in seconds? (Pssst… This shade is new for spring!)

e) Clarity Organic Makeup Remover and Cleansing Oil ($32)

Clarity gently cleans your skin by dissolving all traces of makeup, dirt and impurities without stripping your skin of its natural protective layer. Not only does it calm and balance your skin, but provides anti-aging antioxidants to protect your skin from environmental hazards.

f) Siren Lipstick in Au Pair ($24)

Siren is a naturally long-wearing, moisturizing lipstick that’s designed to flatter all skin tones while nourishing parched lips. That’s a lot to pack into one chemical-free formula!

g) Elixir Lip Plumping Gloss in Tickle ($22)

Elixir Plumping Lip Gloss delivers superior body and shine to your pout without getting all sticky about it. (Pssst… This shade is new for spring!)

h) Elixir Lip Plumping Gloss in Flutter ($22)

Plus, Elixir is made of pure plant ingredients that are processed without chemicals. What more could you ask for in one amazing little tube?

i) Lux Organic Lip Conditioner ($20)

This soothing formula glides on to restore vital nutrients and protect your pucker from moisture loss and environmental stress.

j) Mesmerize Eye Color in Ace ($20)

Not only does Mesmerize moisturize and nourish, it does so without all of those icky chemicals typically found in eye shadows. (Pssst… This shade is new for spring!)

k) Mesmerize Eye Shimmer in Stealth ($20)

Make your eyes look all seductive with Mesmerize Eye Shimmer (the hydrating antioxidants you’ll receive are just a bonus).

l) Mesmerize Eyeliner in Viper ($20)

Mesmerize Eyeliner glides on smooth, giving you a precise line for a perfectly defined eye. You can also use the blending tip to create a sultry smoky eye. It’s professional performance in an organic eyeliner.

m) Vapour Makeup Bag ($16)

What better way to stash your new goodies than in a Vapour Makeup Bag?

2. Stunning Spring Fashions from Ethica ($501)

Ethica is a pioneering online boutique where shoppers can discover a stylish selection of ethical and sustainable fashion brands. Ethica’s mission is two-fold: To showcase the most exciting samples of conscious, contemporary fashion, and to shape thoughtful approaches to shopping, style and trends through a focus on storytelling.

a) Edith A. Miller Sleeveless Hoodie ($132)

The go-to brand for all things striped, Edith A. Miller is made at an historic Pennsylvania mill using American-grown cotton. The sleeveless hoodie is perfect for throwing over running gear or a bikini—hel-looo pockets!

b) Edith A. Miller Sammi Mini Skirt ($132)

This sporty cotton mini is uber-comfy (with pockets!). It’s perfect for travelling, and a stylish choice for backyard BBQs and days at the beach.

c) Conditions Apply Melanie Leggings ($92)

Made at a vertically integrated, sustainable factory in India, these ribbed cotton leggings by Conditions Apply are a tonal, textural alternative to skinny jeans.

d) Pima Doll Putty Twist Strap Dress ($77)

This charming A-line tank dress is all about the details, from the twisty straps to the high-low hem. The entire Pima Doll line is made from pima cotton—an eco-friendly fiber that can be grown without chemicals and harvested by hand. Bonus: It’s 50 percent more durable than ordinary cotton.

e) Miakoda Organic Cotton Circle Shirt ($68)

This sleeveless, organic cotton shirt is perfect for work or play: Layer it under a blazer at the office, or pair it with shorts in the summer. All of Miakoda’s vegan garments are eco-friendly and made at a small factory in the USA.

But wait, there’s more! (Sorry, I had to.) You’ll also receive these prizes for you and a friend:

3. 2 x 3-month subscriptions to Yogi Surprise ($270)

Yogi Surprise is a monthly care package designed to complement your mindful lifestyle, on and off the mat. Each month, Yogi Surprise will deliver 6-8 full-size products ranging from handcrafted yoga accessories and natural beauty items to herbal tonics, organic snacks and super food must-haves to nourish your body on the inside and out.

4. 2 x 1-year memberships to YogaToday ($180)

YogaToday‘s online studio has been bringing yoga to the masses since 2006. No crowds, no hassles. It’s yoga on your terms. Best of all, the classes will transport you to some pretty inspiring locations—you’ll totally forget you’re downward dogging in that messy office of yours.

Enter to Win

For your chance to win all of these amazing goodies, all you have to do is sign up here. (FYI: By entering this giveaway, you’re signing up for EcoSalon’s, YogaToday’s and Yogi Surprise’s newsletters.)

Ready to enter? Pffft, of course you are! Sign up now, and good luck!

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Ready to give your kitchen the mother of all overhauls? One lucky reader will win a suite of Le Creuset pots and pans, Blendtec appliances and a $500 gift card to Whole Foods Market. That’s more than $1,700 in prizes for your kitchen. Read on for the details. 

EcoSalon has partnered with Pure Wow, Organic Authority and Time Out magazine for this giveaway opportunity. We all love our readers so much we couldn’t think of a better way to say thank you then with this mega giveaway.

The lucky winner will receive the following items:

Blendtec Design Series Blenderand Twister Jar  ($573.95 value): The company calls it “the world’s most intuitive blending machine” and “the Swiss army knife of blenders.” Those are pretty big statements, and for good reason!

Design Series Blender: Engineered to bring a whole new level of beauty and functionality to the high-end blender category, without compromising the famous power and efficiency of our Total Blender Classic. This machine wears many hats in your kitchen: It’s a whole juicer, meat grinder, latte machine, bread mixer, ice cream maker, grain mill, coffee grinder, milk shake mixer, and blender.

Features include:

• Complete speed control
• Vivid icons
• New sleek design
• Easy, fast cleanup
• Versatile functionality

The Blendtec Twister™: This jar is designed to blend your thickest recipes, such as nut butters, hummus, baby food, dips, thick shakes, dressings and more! Best of all, the Twister jar is compatible with all Blendtec consumer blenders. The innovative jar works simply by twisting the lid counter-clockwise while the blend cycle is running. This twisting motion forces the ingredients from the sides of the jar back into the blade, allowing you to achieve a perfect blend every time.

Features include all of these unique Blendtec advantages:

• Patented Twister lid
• Mini Gripper™ lid for containing thinner blends
• Patented single-prong tuned wingtip blade
• Easy-to-read jar markings up to 16 fl oz
• Durable BPA-free material that stands up to heavy use
• Compatible with all Blendtec consumer blenders, not compatible with Blendtec mixers.
• 3-Year Warranty

LeCreuset Cookware Set ($700+ value):  Le Creuset makes food taste like it should. The enamel cast iron and stainless steel cookware will change your relationship with cooking and baking. Le Creuset—“the crucible” in French—began creating cast iron cookware over 85 years ago in a foundry in Northern France. The same foundry, in Fresnoy-Le-Grand, that today uses individual sand molds to fashion each and every hand-inspected cast iron kitchen product that Le Creuset sells. From the most trusted and treasured cookware, bakeware, dinnerware and more, you’ll receive a set full of everything you need to make fabulous, quality meals, including stainless steel sauce and frying pans perfect for shallow frying, braising, and cooking down liquids.

Included:

– 10 ½ in cast iron skillet
– 11″ stainless steel frying pan
– 2 QT. stainless steel sauce pan with lid
– 5 ½  QT. round French oven with lid
– 6 QT. stock pot with lid
– Revolution spatula
– Revolution spoon
– Heritage 4 qt rectangular casserole
– Heritage loaf pan

Whole Foods Market Gift Card ($500 value): Goji berries, kombucha, organic kale—whatever your heart and stomach desire are just as far away as the nearest Whole Foods Market. You’ll have $500 to spend at the world’s yummiest grocery store. And with those new kitchen appliances, you will want to stock up on healthy, delicious goodies to get you cooking and blending.

Ready to win more than $1700 worth of foodie products? Go to this page to sign up between April 28^th and May 25^th.  By entering this contest you are signing up for newsletters from Organic Authority, Pure Wow, Time Out, and EcoSalon. To read the full terms and conditions go here.  We will not sell or share your information. Winner must live in the United States. Click here for full details.

Well, what are you waiting for? Sign up to win already! 

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Love vegan recipes and winning? We’ve got just the contest for you!

It’s an honor to have our  Vegan Tiramisu Recipe selected for the Ethical Ocean and Vegan Cuts Vegan Recipe Challenge.

The Ethical Ocean and Vegan Cuts Vegan Recipe Challenge is looking for the most mouth-watering and delicious original vegan recipes, and ours has been picked as one of 25 of the top selections. But we need your help to win.

You can vote daily–and for as many recipes as you want. And if a recipe that you vote for wins, you’ll be entered into the Grand Prize draw for a chance to win a $250 shopping spree on Ethical Ocean OR a one-year subscription to a Vegan Cuts’ Snack Pack. The more times you vote, the more chances to win you have!

The contest ends at 11:59pm EST on May 17^th, so start voting! All you have to do is sign up to Ethical Ocean in order to vote and you’re free to unsubscribe any time.

Below is the original recipe, but please vote for us here.

Oh, and make the recipe. It is amazing!

Vegan Tiramisu by Aylin Ermin

Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Makes 4-6 slices

Ingredients

For the Ladyfingers:

• 1 cup whole-wheat flour
• 1/2 cup coconut palm sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon arrowroot powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup safflower oil
• 3/4 cup water
• Spray oil

For the Cream:

• 15 oz can coconut milk, chilled
• 1 tablespoon agave nectar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Assembly:

• 1 cup coffee, cooled
• 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
• Fresh mint and cinnamon  or cocoa powder for garnish

Directions

For the ladyfingers, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine all the dry ingredients together and add the wet ingredients. Stir until smooth. Spray oil on the bottom and sides of a 9-inch baking dish. Pour the mixture into the dish and bake for 20 minutes, or until the center has firmed and toothpick comes out clean.

Remove the entire ladyfinger “pie” from the baking dish in one piece. Slice ladyfinger-sized pieces, place them on parchment paper and return them to the 375-degree oven for 15 more minutes, or until browned and more hardened, but not burnt. Let the ladyfingers cool to room temperature before use. They will feel firm, but will soften later when soaked in the coffee mixture.

While the ladyfingers cool, prepare the cream filling. Open the canned coconut, which has been stored in the refrigerator at least one hour before preparation, and scoop out the hardened part, leaving the watery bottom behind. In a medium bowl, vigorously whisk the coconut milk with the agave and vanilla.

For assembly, in a low-rise dish, pour up to one cup of the coffee (bourbon addition option) until it rises about 1/2-inch. Place the lady fingers in the coffee for 30 seconds on both sides. Let them sit for longer or shorter depending on how quickly the ladyfingers soften. You don’t want them soggy to the point they are breaking apart, but you want them soft enough so that they are delicate to touch.

In a separate dish, layer half the lady fingers on the bottom, topped with a layer of the coconut cream, another layer of the rest of the lady fingers and then finished off with the cream. Garnish with mint and cocoa powder or cinnamon powder and serve.

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One lucky EcoSalon reader’s skin will soon be very happy with this incredible skin care gift bag courtesy of Malibu’s OSEA! Valued at $242, you’re going to love these luxurious organic skincare products infused with natural seaweed and algae, perfect for your winter skin care needs. Want to enter for your chance to win? Read on!

OSEA creates anti-aging skincare inspired by the idea of uniting the elements (Ocean, Sun, Earth and Atmosphere) in order to restore skin to its highest level of healthy beauty. The marine-based seaweed product line is bursting with clean, healthy ingredients rich in vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and potent antioxidants in all of its cleansers, serums, masks, moisturizers, lotions, oils and scrubs.

The winner will receive the following products:

Advanced Protection Cream: Super rich antioxidant moisturizer for dry, sensitive and aging skin. A blend of naturally derived amino acids, vitamins, botanical oils, trace elements and sea minerals hydrate and nourish dry, depleted skin. DPHP, the second ingredient, helps even out hyper-pigmentation, fine lines, and stimulates collagen production. Usage: Use day and night $98

Essential Hydrating Oil: Organic blend of pure essential oilsof Lavender, Roman Chamomile, and Geranium provide an advanced degree of hydration, working to plump up the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This extraordinary blend restores the youthful glow and luster diminished by the effects of the sun and aging and promotes the rapid healing of various skin conditions. Tips & Tricks: Scent is extremely soothing and helps calm the central nervous system. $28

Undaria Algae Oil: Rich in omega 3-6 fatty acids, sea minerals and antioxidants for ultimate skin repair. Undaria prevents the breakdown of hyaluronic acid in the body, which is necessary to keep skin smooth and firm. Reduces appearance of stretch marks. Absorbs easily without a greasy feeling and helps carry nutrients deeper into skin. Usage: Daily moisturizer for body. Tips & Tricks: Daily Moisturizer. $16

Undaria Body Polish: Super hydrating antioxidant rich body polish. Undaria prevents the breakdown of hyaluronic acid in the body, which is necessary to keep skin smooth and firm. Contains hemp seed oil, rich in omega 3-6 essential fatty acids, that conditions the skin. Gently scrub away with this bio-blend of pumice, acai and guarana. The uplifting aromas of organic Melissa, Lemon Grass and Bulgarian Lavender is intoxicating. Usage: Use 2-3x weekly. Once skin is warm and wet, then apply the scrub. Remove with wet washcloth. $48

Ocean Lotion: Fragrance free, mineral rich body moisturizer that feeds the skin. Red algae and organic oils of macadamia, kukui, avocado, sesame and rose hip seed leave skin soft and silky. USAGE: Daily for all skin types. $30

Want to enter? All you have to do is sign up for the EcoSalon newsletter, And if you haven’t already, you can also “like” our Facebook page, pin us on Pinterest, and follow us on Twitter. Good luck!

Keep in touch with Jill on Twitter @jillettinger

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In need of a new eco-friendly outfit? Send us your recipes!

Our friends at Horny Toad are as food obsessed as we are, so to celebrate the start of autumn, we’ve teamed up to put together a fun food contest that’s inspired by celebrating fall days with friends, steaming cups of coffee on crisp mornings and new recipes with seasonal goods.

All you have to do to enter is send a recipe that is influenced by the photo:

• For the Adjunct Hoodie (top photo): Your best pie recipe that you simply can’t live without.
• For the Heartfelt Sweater (middle photo): A delectable breakfast pastry or baked good.
• For the Women’s Mixologist Shirt (bottom photo): Pomegranates are in season October – January, put them to use any way you please!

Send your submissions to food@ecosalon.com, with “Food Contest” in the subject line, by Thursday October 4, 2012.

The winning culinary masterpiece for each recipe theme wins the product featured in the picture, and you’ll get your recipe on EcoSalon and Horny Toad. Note that we can only ship to U.S. addresses.

As an added bonus, Horny Toad will offer free ground shipping to EcoSalon readers on all online orders until 9/30 with the code “ECOSALONSHIP.”

Good luck!

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Send us your favorite quotes!

We’re big on quotes here at EcoSalon. Be they food and drink related, inspirational or humorous, we have you covered. In fact, every day we not only feature a Morning Quote but we also send out our Daily Dose email, a quote and image to get your day going, sent straight to your inbox.

But we don’t just want to choose quotes that we like. We want to hear which quotes are your favorite. Something that hangs above your desk and motivates you at work, the quote you keep scribbled on a piece of paper and use as a bookmark, the words your mother once told you and have stuck with you. Whatever it is, we’re taking submissions of your favorite quotes to use in our Morning Quote series and Daily Dose email.

What’s in it for you? The chance to be featured on EcoSalon of course. And if that’s not enough, we’ll be choosing one person who submits a quote to win this sexy pair of sandals from El Naturalista, just be sure to send us your quotes before June 29, 2012.

To submit, send your quotes to contact@ecosalon.com. We look forward to reading!

Please note that we can only ship the prize to a US address. 

Image: Pinterest

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SponsoredGoing, going, green!

We’re thrilled that our Shelter section is being sponsored this month by our friends at VivaTerra. (You’ve no doubt already noticed VivaTerra’s new spring products and special sales promotions in the ads to the right.) You’ll be doubly thrilled, because look what you can win!

When we were choosing which particular gifts to give away, we fell in love with the many beautifully woven goods VivaTerra has right now. The Woven Wonders giveaway is the result. These editor’s picks are some of our favorites, although you’ll want to hop on over to their site to check out all their room looks – there’s a theme just right for every style, from rustic to modern to cheerfully colorful. VivaTerra is a brand we love for their support of EcoSalon and their 100% certified commitment to eco-friendliness, but beyond that, you’ll find exceptional quality and design-driven style that is singular in the world of green home furnishings.

Okay, we love them! Now, about this contest. The fine print, which we will make readable here (why is it always so fine?): One entry per person (no EcoSalon or VivaTerra staff, of course), prizes and winners selected at random, signup for our newsletter required to be counted as an entry. You can always unsubscribe once the contest is over, if you want. This contest runs through February 29th at midnight PST, and a winner will be announced the following Monday. That’s it, easy.

On to the goodies!

Swazi African Basket

Pictured above is the gorgeous hand-woven Swazi African Basket. I’m using mine to hold all my random small gadgets (Flip, iPhone charger, you know the drill), but I have anti-minimalist aspirations of a desk with an actual drawer so I can display this artistic piece on my mantle. Still, why not store everyday practical items in something that’s heirloom-level pretty? However you use it, it’s a keeper. Retails for $119, yours to win!

Wooly Night Owl

Equally perfect for the kid or kid-at-heart (or impossible-to-surprise hipster) in your life. Makes a good snuggle buddy, too. As with the Swazi basket, this beautiful owl is handwoven of organic, vegetable-dyed fibers by a fair trade women’s group sponsored by VivaTerra. Retails for $79, on sale for $55 right now if you just can’t wait for the contest results!

 Lotus Hooked Pillow

We chose the Lotus hooked pillow in pink to give away since all things red, pink, and orange are so hot these days. We hope you don’t mind. Handwoven and hook stitched, this pillow is no slouch (its bolster-like down fill is both supportive and the stuff of lifetime wear). Retails for $89. (This giveaway value is getting wonderfully ridiculous, is it not? Keep scrolling.)

Woven West African Storage Basket

The Woven West African Storage Basket – we’ve chosen it in white – is just the handwoven storage trick for towels, flip flops, slippers, or, while it’s not depicted for this use, all your teetering piles of magazines and catalogs. (If you happen to be an editor, you know exactly what I’m talking about.)  Retails for $59.

Chindi Mat

A colorful VivaTerra spring and summer classic, we just had to add this into the mix. The Chindi mat is stretchy, thick, so soft, and durable. And, the colorful burst is so fun. Retails for $29, on sale for just $19.

There you have it! Enter now and see what you just might win!

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Just look at what we are giving away this week because we love you.

“What are you, some kind of trustafarian?” your friend demands. But no. You just read EcoSalon.

This week and this week only, at least until we do this again, we’re giving away gorgeous green gear to you, Susty Spice. Five one-of-a-kind designs, one for each day, five lucky winners.

It’s easy to enter. Just sign up for our newsletter and then like us on Facebook. We’ll take care of the rest! Before the orchestra starts up, I’d better get to showing you the goods:

Exhibit A of our temporary insanity is this exclusively designed Pendleton poncho from VivaTerra. They are limited. They are stunning. You could win one. Isn’t our sister company VivaTerra nice to do this? We explained how hot this look is this fall and they completely understood. (If you want to make sure to get one instead of waiting to see if you’ve won, I recommend moving fast because these won’t last.) $395 value.

Nope, not kidding, not even a little. We’re giving this bad boy away. This gorgeous recycled leather tote is used by a number of girls on the EcoSalon team and we can’t get enough. At $279 it’s hardly a ho-hum handbag, yet I can report that it’s really rather a steal considering the superb quality. Let’s just say I wish I’d dropped for this instead of wasting $400 on a Kooba bag that spends more custody time with my tailor than with me.

Regal flash. NYC-based Bright Young Things designer and fierce girl-about-town Eliza Starbuck loves her handmade, fair trade Mirabai necklace. You could win one, too. Please note Ms. Starbuck not included. $214 value.

Now we come to the warm and fuzzy part of the story known as Hug Me. We’re giving you the blanket, the pillow, even the organic pillow insert. How hipster happily-ever-after can it get? For best results, just add a him. Or a her. Or a Pomeranian.  $187 total value.

At $89 per sheet, this is possibly the most fabulous eco-friendly toweling in existence. It’s the kind of oversized, plush luxury you’d steal from a hotel if it were at a hotel. And because we are extra-extra nice, and because one is never enough, we’re giving you two of these bath sheets, along with a hand towel and wash cloth. No need to thank us. Just promise to use paraben-free shampoo on those strands. And don’t steal. That’s wrong. Total value $226.

Winners will be informed next Monday. Good luck! We love you.

The fine print: You can only sign up for the newsletter once; multiple entries will be removed. We keep your information 100% private. In the unlikely event an item is unavailable or out of stock, a comparable replacement gift option will be made available. EcoSalon staff and family are excluded from this offer. If you have already subscribed to our newsletter and are friends with us on Facebook, you are already automatically entered in our weekly giveaways. This one here is for the newbies, sug.

All goods are available exclusively at VivaTerra.

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EcoSalon’s weekly playlist pick from 8tracks.

Today I woke up to the sound of pouring rain. For a quick moment I thought about complaining – an easy thing to do when it’s 6 am and dark and dreary out – but then I decided that the change of seasons probably required a change of attitude.

That’s why I am loving this EcoSalon exclusive playlist put together for us by the lovely Gretchen Jones, called Changing Phases. A wonderful collection of her favorite songs for fall, in honor of our fall playlist giveaway contest. So take a listen, get inspired, and send us your own fall mixes that are making you fall in love with the season all over again.

1. Great Life by Caveman
2. The Future Starts Slow by the Kills
3. The Landing by The Lines
4. Bad Ritual by Timber Timbre
5. Desire Lines by Deerhunter
6. Wildfire by SBTRKT
7. Sutphin Boulevard by Blood Orange
8. Truth by Alexander
9. Truth Sets In by Avi Buffalo
10. Cruel by St. Vincent
11. Lord Knows Best by Dirty Beaches

Listen by clicking here.

On Music Monday we bring you a featured playlist from one of our favorite music sites 8tracks. From indie rock to electro pop we hope it’s a playlist that kicks your week off right. 

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