Valentine’s Day is a time to spread love so why not give gifts that help our planet? Singer, actress and filmmaker Tamela D’Amico shares ten of her favorite Eco Glam items that are luxurious on any day of the year!
ROSES EVER AFTER
These are long lasting, beautifully preserved roses (ethically sourced) that last a YEAR, with the scent lasting a few months. The company ships worldwide.
Use code Tamela for 15% off at Roses Ever After
FAIR DRINKS
FAIR Cacao Liqueur is made with organic and fair trade certified cocoa nibs from Peru, which are infused into a vodka base to create a rich flavor.
You can buy FAIR. Cacao at Total Wine in California. For other states or countries, just visit the ‘Buy Online’ section of FAIR.
PIXIE AND TRIXIE
You will fall in love with Pixie and Trixie’s vegan purses and Valentine’s Day jewelry and couture! The London-based company that was started by two women, also donates 5% of their proceeds to help animals in need.
Use code Tamela for 15% off at Pixie & Trixie Co.
PEAK SCENTS
These are clean, green, essential oil-based beauty products (made without toxic chemicals, dyes, and animal testing) that WORK! They are firm believers that, “If you can’t eat it, then don’t put it on your skin.” Tamela specifically likes the Organic Rose Phyto3 Facial Oil which is made with rose and acai stem cells.
Use code TAMELA for 20% off Rose Phyto3 collection at Peak Scents
LUXOR LINENS
Luxor Linens creates the most delicious robes (made of waffle weave organic cotton) and bath and bedding accessories. Everything is sourced sustainably, and monogramming is available. Gifts available for men and women.
25% discount on all items until Valentine’s day with code Tamela25 at Luxor Linens
PLANTIES
Planties are not only soft and comfortable, this is a company that cares; The Los Angeles-based company plants a tree for every order sold at Planties.
DIFF EYEWEAR
This is designer quality eyewear with a charitable heart! They have heart-shaped sunglasses (The Remy) that are perfect for Valentine’s Day, and also offer glasses to block blue light from electronic devices. Diff Eyewear recently offered 1400 eye exams for free on Skid Row in Downtown Los Angeles. Shop online here.
ECO-STARDUST
EcoStardust offers an extensive range of biodegradable glitter blends and accessories (made from a plant cellulose that comes from Eucalyptus trees) that come in recyclable tins or biodegradable bags. They also donate 10% of net profits to environmental charities.
Use discount code TAMELA for 15% of all products at EcoStardust
HAPPY STRAW
Got something to sip on your kale smoothie? Enter Happy Straw, with sturdy straws made of paper, bamboo, and stainless steel. And as a bonus, they come in beautiful, colorful designs in what looks like a cool pencil box. The company also donates 10% of their profits to environmental organizations. Check out Happy Straws here.
A special thank you to our friend Lara Scott for interviewing Tamela for this blog.
