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comes from brands that are both ethically
sourced and conservation-minded.
“Sustainability is key,” said Mulaga,
26. A native of Washington, D.C., she ran
an online business crafting candles from
recycled bottles when she chose to expand
and open a shop. Her 1,300 square-foot
boutique is chock full of textiles, spices,
games and whimsical what-nots to appeal
to folks of all ages.
“One woman entered with her 10-yearold son and then returned with her
80-year-old great uncle. The store speaks
to all generations,” Mulaga said — though
all may not agree with the premise:
“Another woman came in and
announced, ‘I don’t care about [the
environment], but I think this [cellulose
acetate] herringbone hair clip is pretty, so
I’ll buy it.”
There’s a dizzying range of gifts, from
a backgammon board made of birch to
a child’s set of bamboo blocks. Jigsaw
puzzles made of recycled paper are
popular: there’s a 100-piece puzzle of the
solar system and a rounded one showing
doughnuts, laced with sprinkles.
“Nothing here is super-essential, and a
lot of the stuff is a little frivolous,” Mulaga
said. “But anyone interested in finding
unique things will have a good time in the
store.”
There are dual-purpose gifts, like the
“plantable” greeting cards printed on paper embedded with wildflower seeds. Read
the card and then bury it in the garden,
come spring.
For gourmands, the shop carries items
like organic cocktail accessories; sachets
of ginseng oolong tea, hand-rolled in China; and organic Kandyan cloves from Sri
Lanka which, the owner said, are “more
potent than anything found in the grocery
store.”
All come from brands that are duly
vetted and known for their transparency
and nature-friendly practices.
“When you dig deeper [into the manufacturers], you feel more comfortable
about how the items are made,” she said.
For her part, Mulaga said, she recycles
all incoming delivery boxes and composts
the packaging, “right down to the ribbons.”
Green & Bean Boutique
Annapolis Town Center, 1915 Towne Centre
Blvd., #120, Annapolis.
greenbeanboutique.com
A gift box available at Green & Bean, a shop in Annapolis that
focuses on eco-friendly goods.
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