A Greener Festival
This campaigning website is run by a group of people who are having a huge impact on the way festivals are run. They have inspired festival organisers to compete to run greener and cleaner events. Have a look at their inspiring website.
http://agreenerfestival.com
 
  
Maptote
this is such a cool idea. Carry one of these tote bags and you will not feel like a stranger in a strange land.
http://www.maptote.com
 
 The Marina Post Office Tea Room
The seafront of St Leonards is all the richer since the arrival of this divine little daytime restaurant. Philip & David provide a warm welcome and their food is truly delicious and home made right down to the ketchup! The best rock cakes in the world. Open Wed - Sun just along from the Royal Victoria Hotel.
http://www.wix.com/potearooms/info
 
 
Devoted Linen Lover
Do look at this lovely new website where you can buy vintage linen cloths and fab cotton printed fabrics from Ursula near Berlin. My vintage natural linen bags are made from her mangle cloth.
http://www.devotedlinenlover.com
 
 Wikifestivals
Wikifestivals is an online community for festival fanatics in the UK and abroad. Along with their news updates, their wiki-profile aim is to provide honest information about the events and help you find the best festival for all your music needs.
http://www.wikifestivals.com
 
 
Recycled Wood Project & Unusual Birdhouses
Hastings & Bexhill Wood Recycling Project are going to be famous for many things including their innovative designs and feelgood back-to-work scheme. Check them out.
http://www.recyclingwood.org.uk
 
 Pants to Poverty
If you like pants and hate poverty then you must have a look at this website! These lovely Londoners have had a pants idea that deserves success. Fairtrade organic pants in vibrant colours with "pants to poverty" replacing the usual brand logo on the waistband. So cute, so sexy and so full of goodwill! They say: Want to win a trip to India to party with tribal cotton farmers? Help us rid the world of bad pants by jumping into our competition at www.pantstopoverty.com/competition
http://pantstopoverty.com
 
 
Sheerluxe Website
A daily bulletin on things to buy online and so much more. Helping you find fine, fashionable, stylish and luxurious brands, products and designer goods. They also have witty blogs, interviews and plenty of unusual top-end products.
http://www.SheerLuxe.com
 
 SELVEDGE MAGAZINE
Quite simply the most beautifully designed and presented magazine I know of. If you are interested in high-level crafts with a textile theme this is the magazine to subscribe to. You will never part with a back-issue and always be delighted by the quality of the photography and print. Look and Learn. They also carry great ads.
http://www.selvedge.org
 
 
The Peanut Vendor
Hip and Fabulous Mid-Century modern furniture and home accessory shop in Stoke Newington where you can find unusual pieces and generally hang out with the owners Becky and Barney. Pay them a visit and enjoy a warm welcome.
http://www.thepeanutvendor.co.uk
 
 PURPLE GOSSIP
Purple Gossip sell recycled fully checked mobile phones that cost from £10 to about £50. Their service is excellent and they have a range of all the usual makes and models. Amazing value - especially if you simply need a basic phone that works. Their website has downloadable manuals for everything they stock.
http://purplegossip.com
 
 
Trends of the Earth
Trends of the Earth are dedicated to bringing the world of ethical, eco and fair trade fashion into one nice and easy directory.
http://www.trendsoftheearth.com
 
 SEASAW BOOKS
Our small publishing company based in Hastings. Our first book is this beautifully designed nugget called The LITTLE HASTINGS FISH COOK BOOK. It is illustrated with line drawings and features donated local recipes. A book to encourage people to buy locally caught fish and eat the most sustainable varieties. Support the local fishing fleet!
http://www.seasawbooks.co.uk