Editor's note...
November is the month many of us take the time to give thanks, reflect upon all we have, and eat turkey 'til we burst. It also marks the beginning of the holiday season; as we prepare to gather, commune and rejoice, everyone here at SSF encourages you to think twice before engaging in the seasons' typical practices of hedonism and overconsumption. Whether it's shopping, energy use or turkey consumption, we can all do a little bit to make November and the rest of 2005 happy and healthy for everyone. So have that second helping of turkey; just make it organic and locally-grown, and beware the lurking tryptophan nap. We all have lots of power to leverage consumer trends with our spending and consumption habits; you don't have to stop consuming -- just consume smart!
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Live from the Mountain Music Lounge Volume 11.
Proceeds from the CD benefit The Wilderness Society's local conservation efforts in Washington State. Pick up The Mountain's latest compilation of live, in-studio performance highlights from the past year at your local Starbucks or at hearmusic.com. The CD contains 18 live tracks, spanning a variety of musical genres including tracks from Joss Stone, Amos Lee, Ray LaMontagne, Tori Amos, John Butler Trio and more.
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natural selections...looking fabulous, living well
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The Eat Well Guide | This handy site is great for helping you find ways to eat well on Turkey Day, whether it's a farm, grocery, restaurant or online source you crave. You can also find healthy turkey sources and other holiday-celebration ideas at Larry's Markets, PCC Natural Markets, Metropolitan Market and Whole Foods around Seattle.
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Hipposchemes | Selling functional artwork apparel from recycled and thrift apparel and fabrics; they're a real alternative to mass consumerism and cookie-cutter fashion. Hipposchemes is dedicated to "making it fresh" using materials others have discarded and to raising awareness about disposable consumerism | 1510 12th Ave #2 | 206.234.2342
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The Juice Goddess (via CitySearch) | Organic cafe and juice bar, featuring juices, smoothies, bagels, muffins and other breakfasts, lunches and snacks | 1903 N 45th St | 206.632.1828
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Tiger Tiger Clothing Exchange | Welcome to the jungle: a brand new mutli-level exchange store with orange-striped walls, green Astroturf and tiger cages to display merchandise. Plans to open sometime this month, under the previous owner of The Red Light | 4321 University Way | Opening soon!
quick picks...doing good
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Chris Jordan Photography | The Seattle-based photographer showcases the consequences of our overconsumption through stunning photographs of all of our collective junk. Equally beautiful and tragic, the inspirational shutterbug has an eye for juxtaposing his art with a strong (but not overdone) social and political message. Contact his studio at 6711 10th Ave NW | 206.706.1550
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egg | The local brand-communications agency that specializes in promoting responsible brands and companies helps provide a barometer for responsible consumerism around Seattle. Their clients include Slowfood USA, Urban Hardwoods and Yes! Magazine and are doing some good work with lots of forward-thinking companies around the Sound.
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Sustainable Group presents RePocket | Seattle-based Sustainable Group, purveyors of environmentally responsible office supplies, add ReFolder to their group of products. RePocket is a two-pocket folder made from 100% recycled fibers, and is thicker than conventional folders, making for document-protecting rigidity. They also offer custom soy ink silk-screen printing on all of their products. Available locally at Queen Anne Office Supply | 524 1st Ave N | 206.284.0760 or sustainablegroup.net
on the horizon...local sustainable style
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500 Friends of SSF | SSF's annual Membership & Donation Drive, focusing on involving Seattle-area businesses in local sustainable style. Click here to learn more about saving the world in style.
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Jam For Cans | November 3 | 5th annual concert to benefit Northwest Harvest at the Tractor Tavern in Ballard | Featuring Patti Allen, Kathi McDonald, LJ Porter and many more! | $5 or 5 cans for donation at the door.
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Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Network | November 4 & 5 | The 2005 Environmental Film Festival | This unique festival will present independent films focusing on art, nature, and poignant and compelling glimpses of environmental issues that affect us all.
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Election Day | Tuesday, November 8 | Get out and vote! Get out and vote! Get out and vote! Get out and vote! Or send in your absentee ballot, but be sure to make your voice heard!
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Safe Cosmetics Community Forum | November 10 | Breast Cancer Fund invites you to a community forum to learn more about what’s in your cosmetics and find out what you can do to make cosmetics safer. The event is free and open to the public. | Glaser Auditorium, Swedish Medical Center, First Hill Campus, 747 Broadway
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Buy Nothing Day | November 25 | Started by the folks at Adbusters, the international movement encourages everyone to take the biggest shopping day of the year off; even conscientious consumers need a break every now and then. Be lazy and have a leftover turkey sandwich instead of going out to lunch.
monthly member perks...a little wink and a smile from SSF and our friends at:
- Les Egoistes = 20% discount on initial and closet consultations | 206.324.4851
- Etherea Salon.Spa = 10% discount on all products and services | 2001 1st Ave | 206.441.5511
- m:pulse = 15% discount (mention Seattle Stylesheet) | 3516 Fremont Place | 206.545.4854
As always, if you have a question, comment or suggestion for the next stylesheet, or you'd like to become a stylesheet sponsor, we'd love to hear from you. Email us at or give us a ring at 206.324.4850.
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