Great New Tee-shirts!

Just got in some great new message tees. Shown is the "Dogfighting: It's the Pits" design, available in both women's and unisez sizes. The pre-shrunk, 50/50 blend of ring-spun cotton/polyester makes for a very soft shirt. Tailored for a contoured fit and especially perfect for that caring, compassionate guy on your holiday list.

Simple, Natural NorthWood Luxury

The Cracklin' Candle from NorthWood Candle Company is made with a wooden wick and gives you the sound of a real wood fire while burning! Locally made, 100% soy, and available in lots of yummy fragrances like Acqua di Gio, which is very much like the popular cologne - a fresh, aquatic aroma with bergamot, neroli, and tangerine; flowing into mid notes of rosemary, jasmine, and persimmon; all sitting on a woodsy base note of patchouli.

The Cleanest Nail Polish on The Planet

While nail polish may seem like a harmless product, some cosmetics companies test on animals, and nail polish itself can contain animal products, the most common being fish scales, lanolin (oil from sheep skin), carmine (from beetles), and animal fat.

Suncoat Water-based Nail Polish vegan shades contain no animal products and are not tested on animals. Suncoat releases water vapor into the air when applied, not chemical fumes. Quick drying and long lasting, Suncoat nail polish is colored with mineral pigments, not FD&C dyes and is free of toluene, formaldehyde, and acetone/acetates.

Keep Your Tootsies Warm This Winter

We now have women's winter boots in stock again. These Snug boots are from Vegetarian Shoes of England and if you're thinking about getting some, come try them on soon because last time we had these many sizes sold out fast! They're non-sweatshop, go with about everything, and are really warm.

It's Starting to be Sock Weather

The leaves are turning, the air is crisp today, and it's starting to be sock weather again. Sock It to Me is a small woman-owned company out of Portland, Oregon that makes fun, funky socks in all sorts of whimsical designs. Shown here is Birds on a Wire in teal. Stop in and see all the cozy socks and fun designs we have in store.

Handmade using Upcycled Products

Alchemy Goods upcycles reclaimed bicycle inner tubes from cyclists and bike shops across the country into useful stuff like bags, wallets, belts, and pouches. The logos stitched to the bags have a small number in the upper right corner. This tiny number has big significance. It represents the percent (by weight) of upcycled material that goes into each product. Alchemy strives to make this number as high as possible by incorporating as much upcycled material as they can.

When you only need half a messenger bag, the Haversack, shown here, is just right. Big enough for a warm layer, some snacks, water, and a small notebook or camera, the Haversack is the perfect day trip companion. You’ll love how it feels sitting on your hip. The Haversack Bag features:

* Durable, water resistant exterior constructed from upcycled inner tubes
* Durable shoulder strap made from upcycled seatbelt
* Zippered exterior pocket
* One internal pocket plus pen slots
* Internal key clip
* 10" (L) x 6" (W) x 11" (H) (and vertically expandable)

Support Local Artisans!

Just in: Colorful laser-cut local wooden earrings in a variety of colors and styles. Super light-weight and fun. Camba is hand crafted jewelry with a mantra: Courage, Ambition, Motivation, Bravery, Acceptance.

Grillin' Without Killin'

It's summer, and you know what that means: Backyard barbecues! Fire up the grill, don this fab Grillin' Without Killin' apron worn by chef Meagan Holtgrewe of Rhymes With Vegan (available only at Ethique Nouveau), and you'll be all set to enjoy the delights of outdoor cooking.

City Chickens Reading at Ethique Nouveau

Come on out to Ethique Nouveau at 317 W 48th St. in Minneapolis on Thursday, July 12 at 6:00pm to hear author Christine Heppermann read from her new book City Chickens, which is all about Minneapolis’ own Chicken Run Rescue, the only urban shelter in the country exclusively for chickens. Christine will be available to chat and sign copies of the book after the reading.

Christine will be joined by Mary Britton Clouse and Bert Clouse from Chicken Run Rescue. Over the years, Mary and Bert have given hundreds of homeless birds a safe place to rest until they can be adopted by caring families.

City Chickens is a moving and at times humorous story that will open young readers’ eyes and also inspire them to help all creatures great and small. Many photographs document the “guests” (as Mary calls the chickens she cares for) as they prepare for new lives as companion animals. Come along and find out why lovable chickens are actually, according to Mary, “the ones who need friends the most.”

A Great Summer Bag

The Salma applique bag's ethnic-inspiredbright colors and playful patterns come together to make a vegan bag that's as fun tocarry as it is to look at. Wrapped tri-color handle and handworkeddetails on the front capture the Bohemian essence of this style. The interior is fullylined and includes several pockets and a zippered pouch. Bag closes with amagnetic snap. Measures 17" x 21." Also available in sage green.

City Chickens

Finally got in the long awaited children's book "City Chickens," which lets readers see inside Minneapolis' very own Chicken Run Rescue, the only urban shelter in the country exclusively for chickens.  The shelter is run by Mary Britton Clouse and her husband, Bert Clouse who over the years have given hundreds of homeless birds a safe place to rest until they can be adopted by caring families.

Shopping Cruelty-Free 101

Are you interested in learning more about the animal testing issue and how to be a compassionate consumer, or in trying new skin care or makeup products? If so, this informative presentation/discussion on Saturday, May 26 at 1:00 p.m. at Ethique Nouveau, 317 W 48th St. in Minneapolis about animal testing and how to buy cruelty-free products is for you. The presentation will be followed by a fun opportunity to try new Arbonne products. Men, no need to be shy. You're more than welcome to participate in the discussion and try products from the men's line. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Animal Rights Coalition.

Presenters: Stacy Doriott is passionate about the animal testing issue and has swapped out all her personal products for cruelty-free products. Andrea Bouzrara has been with Arbonne, a Leaping Bunny certified and botanically based company, since 2003. She is a regional vice president and professional makeup artist.

Please RSVP through MinneapolisVegan Meetup.

For the Love of Dog

Great new unisex tees just in. They're 100% certified organic cotton, fair trade constructed, dyed with low impact fabric dyes, and printed with water-based inks.  And these tees are pre-washed for softness.  We have sizes XS, S, and M now and are expecting L and XL after the next print run.  So tell the world - adopt your next friend from a shelter or rescue near you.

Catnip Cassettes for Your Favorite Feline

Our Catnip Cassettes filled with organic catnip are just the thing for your metal loving kitties. With titles like Spayer, Meowtallica, Purrvana, Hiss, and Alice Scooper, the cassettes are the size of a standard tape. They're screenprinted with non-toxic ink on cotton fabric and have two layers of batting to make them sturdy and durable. They even have brown ribbon "tape" for dangling in front of your kitties.

Shades of Spring Scarves

These new Spring scarves are some of our favorites yet. They're soft and gorgeous - you have to see them to believe it. Pick one up and it will immediately become a wardrobe staple. And we have carved wooden bangles and hand-crafted clay bracelets in coordinating Spring colors!

Floating Ducks

We just received a variety of whimsical framed prints that are sure to bring a smile to your face. These originate as hand-cut block prints and are printed on a heavy weight matte paper that is FSC certified and recycled. With subjects like birds, cats, bunnies, and even a floating duck or two - you'll want one for every nook that could use a little color.

The 7"x7" wood frames have a black satin stain. Single cream colored beveled edge mats frame the prints.

Sweets for Your Sweetie

We have all sorts of gorgeous Valentine's candy to pick from to gift your sweetie with. Our Limited Edition Valentine Truffle Birdie Box is filled with amazing vegan truffles with creamy fillings - and the box is handmade by a women's cooperative using tree-free fibers.

Our 6-piece vegan caramel assortment features classic vanilla caramel, hazelnut caramel, and chocolate caramel all enrobed with rich 65% bittersweet chocolate.

So stop by and pick up the perfect Valentine's gift from our selection of unique sweets, bath and body products, jewelry, and accessories.

Local Hand-Printed Greeting Cards

Lovely new Nora Alice greeting cards just in. The cards are hand-printed linoleum block prints with painted accents - made completely by hand. This local artist even cuts, scores, and folds the paper herself. And she uses recycled, acid-free, and locally sourced paper for the cards. We have several of her Valentine's Day card designs in stock also.

Treat your Pout to a Local Lipstick

We've excited to now carry the Elixery's 100% vegan and cruelty-free lipstick. Locally made (based in Minneapolis), the formula goes on smooth and feels supple on the lips to the point you can skip gloss entirely. Stop in and try out one of the nine shades we're carrying in both regular and sheer.

Tea in the Trees

We just received a bunch of our favorite coin purses, pencil cases, and zippered pouches - all made with 95% recycled post consumer material.

The Tea in the Trees pencil case keeps your tiny things tidy, and fits inside your other bags. The I'm A Little Short coin purse has a crushed wrinkled look, which is normal for the recycled content used.