Something green for St. Patty's Day

I guess you could say I'm green when it comes to the green movement. I don't know if my emphasis translated properly, I intended to imply that I'm new to green consciousness and don't know a lot about it. To say the least, I'm shocked to find the number of recycled and upcycled products that are available. Upcyclying is the practice of taking something that is disposable and transforming it into something of greater use and value. I didn't know what upcycled meant until recently, and it's not even in some dictionaries, so I figured I would explain. The products, such as the Mandala on Pink linen bag seen above, often are amazing beautiful despite their humble origins. I found it via HeySusy* at Envirosax. They sell designer reusable bags, one of which I've been considering getting to carry a small number of groceries, so that plastic bags don't end up stuffed in my cabinet waiting to be used as a trash bag and then tossed in a land field somewhere. They are as low at $8.50 on Envirosax, but I think I've seen $1, although plain, versions at drugstores.

Another amazing find that I'm craving right now: Pixiebell Elfinwear on Etsy. Seen below is the Slouch Hat in Apple Blossom. If only I had a reason to wear one in the warm, spring weather. Well, I guess I could have used it during last week's snowstorm. Happy St. Patrick's Day!