Living a GIN lifestyle is easy when there's so many desirable alternatives on offer: Ethical fashion labels are increasingly chic and stylish; Natural beauty now surpasses or equals the quality of mainstream products without the chemical bomb; Fairtrade sex embraces saucy adult toys without the harmful phthalates, to sexy organic lingerie; Eco chic decor is on the up with high quality paints, eco wallcoverings and design-led furniture; Green Parenting is so much easier with a wealth of healthier and safer alternatives. And your Seasonal larder full of local and/or organic foods is scrumptiously diverse. Every corner of our lifestyles now has a gorgeous GIN alternative ...

Great eco businesses are springing up everywhere. While I'm not affiliated to these, I know them personally one way or another, and would love you to check them out. You won't be disappointed!

PURESHA - ORGANIC BEAUTY
Puresha is at the cutting edge of pure beauty, and bring us a carefully selected, exclusive range of luxury, organic and natural beauty brands to indulge in. I adore their perfumes... they stock luxe labels Patyka and Tsi-La; They boast a stunning range of natural beauty products; And best of all, puresha's site oozes with WOW factor. Puresha is a must visit!


MIOCULTURE - SUSTAINABLE DECOR
Mioculture's philosophy is "Responsible Desire", one the GIN lady shares. Their tagline says it all: Beautiful, Sustainable, Affordable. Mioculture's designs are highly innovative, offering unique eco wallcoverings, lighting, seating, furniture and clever storage. This is eco chic decor at its best.

KIRSTEN MUENSTER - ETHICAL GEMS
Kirsten Muenster, based in San Francisco, crafts ethically sourced materials into highly prized jewelry. Most jewels that we commonly invest in come from questionable sources and wreak havoc on communities and the environment. This is far from the case with Kirsten Muenster's enviable collection. Her custom designs take your breath away.

DAVINA HAWTHORNE - ETHICAL HAUTE COUTURE
Davina Hawthorne has to be one of the most talented eco designers around. Based in London, Davina conjures up the most creative couture and ready to wear designs I know. I simply can't wait to interview her. Davina's cutting edge designs are both sculptural and sustainable.



COCO DE MER - EROTIC ETHICS
Coco de Mer's website is nothing short of sumptious. This is erotic luxury with ethics. Not surprising when you consider its the brainchild of the late Anita Roddick's (Body Shop) daughter, Sam. Coco de Mer is unashameably uninhibited about sex. If you are too, and desire fair traded goods, then Coco De Mer is the perfect destination.


DAYLESFORD ORGANIC - SEASONAL LARDER
Daylesford Organic sets a high standard when it comes to food. And I like their diversied approach: Home deliveries, Farm Shop, Cafes and Delis. I want to devour the whole delicious lot. Daylesford capture the best in food: Local, Seasonal & Organic

ARAVORE - ORGANIC BABIES
Aravore Babies fashion and bedding is made with great care and ethical materials: Fairly traded organic cotton and merino wool. But it's their designs that set Aravore apart. So cute you wish your little munchkins didn't grow up so fast!And so good the next in line won't mind the hand-me-downs!

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