Green Business Spotlight: Flying Needle Gallery

A: I launched my velvet scarves in 2002, and expanded to napkins and handkerchiefs the following year. The growth in sustainable products has been amazing over the last few years. And this is increasingly where my focus is.

A: I say it?s easy being green! Kermit may not have fully known what he was saying. Personally, I also think its more fun ? I get a real kick out of picking what handkerchief to use, or what napkins I?m going to set my table with. Like anything that might be a change in behavior ? it?s a new habit to form ? but a good one. And it becomes second nature quickly. I remember having to think about recycling when it first became ?law? ? knowing it was a good thing, but still grumbling a bit ? but it didn?t take long before it was habit, and it felt good to be doing the right thing.

A: My inner child loves my Red Monkey Napkins ? it?s hard not to smile with these funny monkeys in your face.

A: Handmade has always been special to me ? growing up, I sewed, and my mom knitted every sweater we wore. In the larger scheme of things, I see handmade as an expression of individuality ? and a way to perpetuate the art of craft. Not least of all, buying handmade gives artisan/entrepreneurs an outreach ? or outlet - for their skills, and is economically sound. Do you want my happy tirade about how this country was founded by entrepreneurs? I believe buying handmade is a vital part of existence.