Top 5 Green Gifts for Women

While practicality sometimes guides our gift-giving sensibility, making it special should also be in the mix - especially when it comes to the women on your list, or you for that matter.

We've come up with five gift picks for her that you know she'll use yet are guaranteed to make her feel special - plus they're all good for the planet too!

1. Bamboo Dreams Nightshirt
Why it's a top pick: Night or day, this is a nice fitting long shirt that feels so incredibly soft and luxurious she'll never want to take it off. Plus it comes in a handy reusable bamboo bag.
What makes it green: Made from 95% viscose from bamboo/5% spandex with non-toxic and AZO free dyes. Bamboo is considered nature’s most sustainable and naturally regenerative resource.

2. Will Cook for Shoes Apron
Why it's a top pick: She has to wear something to protect her gorgeous little black dress when she's cooking a storm, so why not make it a bit glam and humorous. A definite ice-breaking talking point.
What makes it green: Made in Canada.

3. Bamboo Dreams Short Wrap
Why it's a top pick: Totally versatile, this lightweight wrap can be worn tied up at the waist or open for a more fluid look. Again it's so incredibly soft, the question will quickly become, what won't she wear it with?
What makes it green: Made from 95% viscose from bamboo/5% spandex with non-toxic and AZO free dyes. Bamboo is considered nature’s most sustainable and naturally regenerative resource.

4. Pink Bedol Water Alarm Clock
Why it's a top pick: It's totally pink! Plus it's so cool that it runs on tap water - every morning she can wake up knowing she's starting out the day doing a little good for the planet.
What makes it green: Runs on natural energy - water - with no batteries, no electricity and no chemicals.

5. Recycled Silver Leaf Imprint Necklace
Why it's a top pick: It's gorgeous. It goes with everything. The leaf imprint and long shape is so unique, it's a definite source for compliments.
What makes it green: Made from recycled, re-melted, and recombined sterling silver components. Handmade in Canada.

For these and a great selection of unique, affordable green gifts for everyone on your list, visit Canada's eco boutique Lavish & Lime. If you have any thoughts or ideas about great gifts for women, please leave a comment below - we'd love to hear from you!