Protect your table from annoying drink rings with these felt coasters.

Made from soft, strong, double-layer, chemical-free wool felt, these little mats from Desinature are a fun way to look after your tabletop while you sip your morning coffee or tea.

Environmental worthiness is further confirmed by use of eco-friendly inks to dye the felt, as well as their ability to ensure that your table’s lease on life is extended to the full by avoiding unsightly stains.

The “Shadow”coasters come in two shades of grey (smirk) – ash or charcoal (light or dark). £22 ($34) for a set of four.

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An exclusive handmade EcoSalon mug. 

Hearts represent a lot of things: love, friendship, caring… all things we at EcoSalon believe in strongly. So to celebrate the month of February, we’re partnering with one of our favorite independent artists, Laura Cooke, to bring you an exclusive EcoSalon heart mug.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Cooke loves clean and simple design and intends her pottery for everyday use. This functional piece is just as usable as it is beautiful. Use it for your morning coffee, your midday chai latte and your evening tea. You won’t be able to stop using it. Get it for yourself, or give to a friend that you want to remind how special they are to you.

The 16 oz. mug is made of ceramic and has a red interior.

Price: $19 plus shipping and handling.

Want to buy more than one and save on shipping? Please email publisher@ecosalon.com.

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So you’re not a mug-toter. You find those large, billy-club like coffee containers to be bulky and awkward, not to mention that you have to carry them around or they sit in your car all day leaving a foul scent of retribution for having been abandoned. But there are other options – which also make thoughtful and unique gifts.

First is the I Am Not a Paper Cup created by artist James Burgess. The white porcelain cup comes with a white silicone lid for sipping while driving, or better yet, taking public transportation or walking. It’s small, always in fashion, and can be rinsed and tucked in a messenger bag and reused during your lunch break.

Another perfect size design is modeled after the iconic 1963 Greek New York City Coffee Cup which boasts “We Are Happy to Serve You” for $9.99. You, too, can have an item that is also being sold in New York City’s  Museum of Modern Art. Made of lead-free earthenware, the 10-ounce cup is microwave and dishwasher safe.

Last on my list is Michel Harvey’s reproduction of the paper cup with corrugated heat insulator for $15.00.

Now there’s no excuse for having a smelly car, or contributing to the landfill.

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