February 26, 2010

Featured Artist: Jade Gotauco

Jade declared she would be an artist when she grew up…

When we are small, we imagine things, glorious things. She imagined a lofty work space, speckled with paint from end to end. Brushes were everywhere and canvases, painted and unpainted, were packed and stacked against the walls. She pictured herself, jeans covered in paint to declare her purpose, boots to signify she was a strong woman and messy dark hair protesting the need to brush it daily (again, when we are five, these things mattered to a girl). It was an image many questioned would come true. Of course, it’s not that easy.

As we grow up, the picture changes. The dream stays the same, but we learn about life, and the obstacles that we will have to face in order to make the “picture” come true. Jade Gotauco uses her love for oil paints and her passion for creation to turn her dreams into reality, for you to see. Looking closely at life, and reminding us of the little details we will likely miss in our busy lives, she paints what she sees and believes to be beautiful enough to be deserving of its own memento. Jade Gotauco also paints in a world of surrealism and her dreams, something often overlooked. These paintings represent the artist from within, the little girl, the emerging woman.

Jade Gotauco is a self taught artist who works primarily in oils, but offers work in various mediums. Learn more about Jade here.

Interested in purchasing some of Jade's art? Please know that 15% of each sale will be donated to The Nature Conservancy.



February 25, 2010

CGB Hearts Garbage

CGB is embracing garbage this week! We're kicking off our garbage lovin' tonight at 7PM at the Phillips Library Auditorium , with a free showing of the award-winning movie Garbage Dreams!

Garbage Dreams follows the plight of three young men living in the outskirts of Cairo in the world's largest garbage village. The men make their livelihoods by collecting and recycling the trash of others, but a multinational corporation threatens their lifestyle. The movie will be followed by a brief panel discussion.

And did we mention this Oscar nominated film is free and open to the public? RSVP at www.massrecycle.org/dreams.

And then on Saturday, be sure to wander over to St. Anne’s Church at 290 Jefferson Avenue for a Free Book Swap! From 10AM to 1PM, drop off or take books, CD’s, DVD’s and more! Learn more at www.salem.com/recycling.

Finally…check out this great promotion that Salem Recycles is kicking off…


* Can't read it? Here's the gist: Pledge to make your recycling the "Perfect Pickup" and be entered to win $50! Visit salem.com/recycling or contact Julie Rose at JRose@Salem.com or 978.619.5679.


February 23, 2010

New Product: Watch Dog Kid Gear

CGB is excited to test out a new product from a local, woman-owned business. Watch Dog Kid Gear is an exciting line of onesies and tees that promote good dietary choices. Plus, they're super cute!

The onesies and tees boast educations (and adorable) phrases like "The snack habits I learn today affect my future in every way. Health snacks only please!" and "Veggie Kid: No meat, no nuggets, no wings, just beans and veggie things. No hot dogs, bacon or fishes; plant protein is plenty nutritious!"

Available in sizes 12month, 18month, and 2T. And did we mention these yummy products are made of 100% organic cotton?

February 20, 2010

It's a Deal: Diaper Bag!

Have you been searching high and low for a stylish, organic, useful diaper bag? Look no further!

This innovative and necessary Tutta Bella Diaper Bag is made of durable eco-friendly organic cotton canvas. Good looking and functional, this bag is full of roomy compartments and pockets to stash all of baby’s and mommy or daddy’s needs. Pull out quilted changing pad for baby’s comfort and cleanliness. PU (polyurethane) coated inside for easy to clean spills and stain resistant finish on outside to keep it looking fresh!

Originally priced at $129.95, this fabulous diaper bag is on sale in our Salem shop for $79.95! Stop by CGB today for a great deal!

February 18, 2010

Play Time!

We've been re-organizing, re-doing, re-painting...Phew! And although the photos are deceiving, our new Play Area is much bigger and better! Swing by to check it out!

February 13, 2010

Little Baby. Big Diaper.

We couldn't resist sharing this photo with you!

Heather Amon Harvey's little girl Grace is no match for her Little Beetle Little to Big Diaper from CGB!

Born only a few weeks ago (Grace was born 2.2.10), she's a peanut of a baby and so adorable in her cloth diaper!

Congrats to the whole family and keep up with those diapers - they'll fit her soon enough!

*Not familiar with the Little to Big? This diaper, which is the first and last diaper you'll ever need, keeps growing with your little one. Learn more here.

February 12, 2010

Josh Howard (of CGB's CSA!) launched Daughters and Sons Furniture soon after he made a bedroom set for his newborn daughter, Siena. He wanted something well-crafted, beautiful and safe for her...which he soon learned was difficult to find. Believing very strongly in high quality furniture, Josh created his own. And now, almost 20 months since Siena was born, Josh is handcrafting all this gorgeous furniture in his Charlton shop.

He uses lumber harvested either locally (from his own 100-acre farm in MA) or through distributors who practice fair wage principles. Josh also uses natural pigments and dyes for coloring, and all the finishes and topcoats have little or no VOC's.

Visit CGB to admire Josh's work and learn more about working with Josh to take home your very own handcrafted piece of furniture.