Editor's note...

We're pretty excited for the 35th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22 -- it's a great way to get out and about, enjoy the sunshine we've been spoiled with, and fulfill the 'act locally' part of Earth Day. This year, Earth Day's theme is "Protect Our Children and Our Future"; read on to find out what future-friendly events are happening here in Seattle.

In conjunction with Earth Day celebrations, SSF is happy to be presenting the 2nd annual OSSA Awards in conjunction with LOHAS 9 in L.A. on April 27. There have been some fantastic individuals, projects and groups making a differece through sustainable style this year; click here to find out more about this year's outstanding sustainable style achievements.

natural selections...looking fabulous, living well

• Neighborhood art walks...happening in Ballard, Downtown, Edmonds, Fremont and Kirkland every month
• Pioneer Organics...delivering fresh, delicious organic produce and products to your door
• China Bend...offering organic and unsulfited wines
• Snoqualmie Valley Honey Farm...the very best local honey; find it at the Pike Place Market
• PCC Cooks Classes...cooking classes, health lectures and workshops

quick picks...doing good

• Bamboo Gardener...custom garden and landscape design, specializing in bamboo
• Certified Jean Co....encouraging you to be unconventional and wear certified 100% organic jeans
• Chapel...sophisticated, organic bar food and killer martinis
• EarthShare of Washington...protecting our health, our children, our quality of life
• Northwest EcoBuilding Guild...the directory to find professionals to help you remodel or build a green home
• 107.7 The End's fundraiser to benefit The Vera Project...$50,000 to benefit Seattle's local music scene

the horizon: what's on it...local sustainable style

• April is Earth Month at Seattle Parks & Recreation...over 200 events throughout the month, all over the city
• April 22 | Earth Day...celebrating 35 years of thinking globally, acting locally
• April 28 - 29 | What Makes it Green?...AIA Seattle Committee on Environment presents this two day event celebrating Earth Day through sustainable design
• May 7 - 8 | Seattle Tilth Edible Plant Sale...Seattle's largest variety of heirloom vegetables and herb starts, including local perennials
• June 24 | Deadline: Earth-Friendly Garden Contest...sponsored by the Seattle P-I and Seattle Tilth

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 info@sustainablestyle.org or give us a ring at 206.324.4850.