One Green Street

Once upon a time, my family was going around & around trying to find the right natural latex matresses, as we tossed the chemical spewing Temperpudic, and alas, we found ONE GREEN STREET and the SAVVY REST MATRESS COMPANY!!! We were guided by the owner, Sherry, as to what was a great combination of soft/medium/firm.We ordered (3) three beds, and from the ordering to the delivery, Sherry was great! We now sleep like Kings/​Queens and a little Prince on our new SAVVY REST BEDS. There just isn“t any more praise left in the old treasure chest, as we are so happy. We suggest both the store and it“s beds to all.

One Green Street feels like an oasis of loving the self. If you value quality items that don’t make you feel mass produced, you will love One Green Street. The owner works diligently at acquiring quirky new items year round and incorporating local. For me, the best perk is simply the comfortable spread of a clean, well-​lit place. It feels like a momentary refuge when I drop in to browse.

The couple that runs this store is adorable. Granted, my friend and I were the only two customers in the shop at the time, but they were so generous with their explanations and hot cocoa and … its always nice to be around people that seem like they’re doing exactly what they’d like to be doing.
Lots of very cool things made from recycled/​sustainable/​natural/​local/​small business sources in the shop and I will definitely be back.

First, I must report that I am slightly biased as this lovely Bungalow on White Oak is currently exhibiting the art work of Adam O, our son. So now we have provided that disclaimer I shall give my unbiased opinion of the store itself! The setting is lovely, a refurbished bungalow in The Heights with separate rooms for sitting, trying organic cosmetics and browsing the eco friendly, re-​purposed merchandise. There truly is something for everyone and they stock, not only local products, but very creative and unusual items. The staff are very welcoming and knowledgeable, it is a little like visiting a friend who lives in a beautiful house and is having a sale all at the same time. In keeping with the green theme, they offer a discount if you cycle there and park your bike out front.

I checked out this place when they held a «Green Party» to celebrate their re-​opening in the Heights. They’re in a bungalow on White Oak now and it was cool to see how they adapted it to a retail environment. The party was nice with a musician jamming singer-​songwriter music, bartenders serving a green-​tini and Karbach and Kambucha teas. They also served hors d’oeuvres from Ruggles Green, Marian Bell’s Healthy Kitchen, and Happy Fatz. I left before they served desserts from Michael’s Cookie Jar.
I never went to the old location so I didn’t know what to expect. You enter a living room complete with comfy seating. Moving through the house, you can see they sell an environmentally-​friendly lifestyle with bath and body products, beauty products, fair-​trade coffee and chocolates, linens, work-​out clothing and accessories, handbags, and jewelry. The kitchen contains the food products and is fully-​functional. There are testers, discount bins, and the staff was happy to tell you more about the origins of the products, help you try things on, and make you feel welcome. Prices are not cheap, but comparably for the organic nature of ingredients.

This is not just shopping, but an experience.
First off, how many stores do you venture to where not only you can meet the store founder, but you also get to meet the founders of the products they sell in the store? This concept of collaborations, causal conversations with guests over coffee, and an array of products that are good for the earth, makes this an experience worth taking time out for.
On my first visit, I was greeted by Sherry Eichberger, the founding mother. She openly described the idea of creating a store that promoted healthy well-​being after two men she knew battled with cancer and lost their lives. Her store is built as a LEED certified building (Gold standard in green building design) and the products that are sold there are mostly organic and eco-​friendly! They range from makeup, jewelry, teas, coffees, mattresses, pet products, skin care and hair care products; I must mention here Merry’s Miracle Chocolate Tarte — Yummy! Upon this visit, I ended buying Dr. Hauschka mascara and lipstick and a macramé beaded bracelet. Love them! In conversation with Sherry, she mentioned she does public speaking promoting her vision of a «Green Street» and was nice enough to offer these ideas to the Rice University community (where I work). I walked away feeling fortunate to have met someone that is working everyday in the environment that she believes in. It is inspiring and I can only hope we have more businesses like this and less of the corporate chains where missions become lost.
After the last visit, I was eyeballing the 100% natural ingrediant make-​up. With ease I was able to contact Sherry via their website
. Along with thanking her for the warm experience, I inquired into the make-​up I saw. To my amazing surprise she prompted me that the creator, Shirley Pinkson, from W3LL People would be there and I could have all my questions answered. Within a few hours, I was there.
I love girls that want to play make-​up and I was immediately greeted by Shriley upon entering the store. I told her I was interested in her product and she sat me down and we began our beauty time. While she was doing my make-​up, the manager of the store, Yuliana came over and joined us. What a delightful person. She offered me some green tea and honey along with making me aware that if Shirley was not around she would be more than happy to assist with makeup and other products.
Up to this point, I had been using Bare Minerals and Jane Iredale make-​up. I can honesty say I am forever changed now to W3LL People. Shirley described how so many people are health food conscious by shopping at Whole Foods and then put horrible products on their face. They were not in tandem, which is where the inspiration came from for her line. Her eye shadows and blushes have a lot of pigment, so a little goes a long way. With other products, I feel you have to apply and apply and most of it ends up all over your face and harder to control in specific areas, not hers. I love her concealer color stick. When she was finished, you didn’t even feel like you had a product on your face and it looked natural.
A cute moment to bring up… as Shirley was describing make-​up application, she mentioned that there is one part of your face that you should focus more on, your «weapon.» Some love exaggerating the eyes, others the cheeks, the lips, etc. But pick your weapon was her point! She also was good with telling you about which of her products could cross over for multiple uses, to help you make more economical decisions.
Upon this visit, I felt like «One Green Street» is becoming family. Sherry was recycling a magazine to be used for a dress on a mannequin. Crafty and brilliant. I exited with hugs and thanked everyone for another amazing experience!
Recently, I went back to my new stopping grounds to pick up some more wish list items from the last visit. Yuliana was there. She has such good karma and energy. It is great being around her. She fixed my make-​up and told me about some of the hair products, which she included some samples for me to try. As I was leaving the store this time, one of the jewelry designers came in, Monique Weston. She recycles and repurposes materials in her unique modern jewelry. From hardware off door hinges to clock parts, truly remarkable and unique. That day my earring was having trouble and she fixed it for me on the spot. Her products are next on my wishlist.
What makes this store amazing besides the things I had mentioned above. Is there are work stations throughout the store that are utilized for crafting, cooking demos, a space where creativity is crafted. They also have frequent events surrounding this and discoverable on their website. One last note, Sherry believes in supporting local and Texas at large businesses. To Yuliana and Sherry, Thank you for the experience!

I just was there today to buy face powder. Yuliana is great and very caring about finding you the right products without being pushy. I love that their make-​up is so pure it should not cause rashes nor do I have to worry about it causing hormonal imbalance problems such as other lines that still use methylparabens and phthalates. They have great products and excellent customer service. The best thing in the store has to be the Crème Brulee soy candle. A perfect birthday gift for a friend (hint, hint)! Oh, and Sherry has the BEST window displays each month!

I wandered in here one day looking for a candle and didn’t want to leave!!!
Yes, the soy candle I bought was neat, but not nearly as cool as the probiotic gluten free almonds that I bought, so delicious!!!
They also carry the Whish product line!!! This is the best smelling stuff you can buy in the free world!!! There is not a better body scrub out there! Whish is some seriously delicious body products!!! Try them and you will be hooked for life!!!
Love me some One Green Street!!!

This store definitely caught my eye when it was being built and ever since it opened, I have been to this place probably about 4 or 5 times just to look around and every so often I’ll buy a thing or two.
The place is very inviting when you walk in. They were in the middle or remodeling when I went in about a week or two ago, so there were a lot of things that weren’t on display and things had to be moved so you could look into the cases, but the owners (I think they were the owners) were more than willing to help you find anything you wanted. This store is all about being green, which is totally a plus, I just wish the prices of many of the items didn’t cost so much green. I like the concept of being green, but it makes it more difficult to choose green if it costs more green especially for us with an average or below average income.
They have a great assortment of green cosmetics, handbags, jewelry and even some items for the furry ones. My purchases have been a handbag that I thought was really cute and was in a good price range of under $ 100 for a totally vegan and green purse. I decided to purchase one of their foot treatment things where you rub the ointment on places you feel where your shoe is rubbing so you won’t get blisters (still haven’t tried it yet, so when I do I’ll update you on its effectiveness), and a natural mosquito repellent which I haven’t tried yet, but with the way things are looking it looks like mosquitoes will be out in full effect soon! UGH!!!
All in all it’s a store with a great purpose. The customer service is awesome and they do have items that you wouldn’t be able to find at your department store. I just wish the prices were more reasonable so that I could support a store like this more often, but I guess that means I must see what I want and save up for it and make it my special buy.

With as much time as I spend at OGS, it’s hard to believe I have not written a review.
With the help of Sherry and Yuliana, I have discovered many products I now cannot live without! I love their W3ll People line of cosmetics originating from Austin, the Intelligent Nutrients lip glosses which are USDA organic, and the vast array of upcycled, recycled, and environmentally friendly clothes and jewelry.
Sherry also hosts parties and events on a regular basis to educate you on the products. I try to make them when I can, and all of them have been awesome.
The only negative about OGS is they discontinue some of their products on a semi-​regular basis. I understand why they do it, but it’s disappointing to find an item you love and then have to go to another store or the internet to purchase it afterward. This has happened with Bobble water bottles, Biggs and Featherbelle scrubs, and a few others.
Otherwise, this is one of my favorite stores in Houston. I can’t get enough! (=

On black Friday I decided to go shopping, but only to small businesses I could get in and out of quickly. One Green Street was perfect for that. They have a great selection of jewelry made from recycled metals and «found» bits. It’s a little pricy, but it’s got a way better story and is made from better materials than similar looking stuff you can buy that was factory made.
The salesperson was putting out some gorgeous copper pieces they had just got in, less than an hour ago. I ended up buying about half of what they just got in. I guess the artist will have to make another trip to bring them more! I got my three gifts checked off my list in one place. (Plus a great necklace for me!)
I guess the only part of the store I’m not into is the «eco beauty» section. I’m sure a lot of people like it, it’s just not for me.
They gift wrapped my items for free and were super friendly. I’ll definitely come back.

Love One Green Street. It’s my non-​guilty pleasure! :)

I was browsing my Groupons today and realized that today was the last day to redeem my One Green Street coupon. Totally my bad! So after work, I rushed to the store at their possible impossible location and checked my clock at 6:25. Well as I walked up to the door it was locked. The sign said they closed at 7:00. I saw a few customers inside and when I jiggled the door no one came to my aid.
All I can say it looks really pretty from the outside. I can understand if they lock the doors 10 minutes early, not 35 minutes. Well that’s money out of my pocket and none extra to One Green Street.

Cute, affordable, environmentally responsible boutique! This place ROCKS! ok, so I came here for a knitting group gathering, «Chicks with Sticks» and fell in love! We were served delicious herbal tea, fresh Ginger snaps from a nearby bakery, and were surrounded by so many awesome things! I ended up buying some Christmas gifts before I left, this place has something for everyone… literally! Will definitely recommend!

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Aided by Groupon in my quest to avoid the big box retailers for as long as possible (Father, it’s been 50 days since my last Target visit…), I have been loving getting out and supporting the small businesses of Houston. As it is birthday season (and always me season), I stopped by One Green Street last week and I am now in love. The eternal kind.
This place has something for everyone. If your super duper hippie, they will have you covered and if you are just trying to help the environment in small ways, they have that too. It you just like buying cute, reasonably priced small shop goodness, that’s here too. For myself, I couldn’t resist some bags. I got the little collapsible shopper (it folds into itself and makes a tiny ball with a clip and now it just hangs in my purse for those random times when I buy something without planning to and don’t want a stinkin bag) and these AWESOME produce bags for shopping for produce — there are three (produce type specific for best results) which ball up into a cute little tomato shape. The tiny plastic bags at the grocery store just make me a little sad and I’ve been just sticking it all randomly in a big canvas bag while I’m there, but this is much better. So many great solutions like this available.
As for gifts, Christmas and baby showers will end here. The baby stuff is coming any day now (it’s baby shower season too for me) and I cannot wait. For the birthday gal, I got some of the best smelling natural body sugar rubs and bath goodies (softest bath slippers EVAH!) It was a tough call though, I walked in circles wanting some of everything. The shirts are so soft and cute, the jewelry super unique and special, and the selection spectacular. I hope this place is around for a long time… like a disposable diaper in a landfill :)

I was so excited to visit this store when I read about it online and bought a Groupon to use at this place. Unfortunately, I was disappointed by the customer service there that day and will not return. I asked about a set of glasses that had a printed original price tag of $ 75, but was told I couldn’t use the Groupon because it was on sale. The woman quickly replaced the tag with a handwritten tag «Sale $ 75». Then, I was overcharged when I checked out and was told the shirt was priced incorrectly. Another employee who advertised the principles of the store being «good for you and good for the environment» was holding a styrofoam soft drink from smash burger. The whole situation was just off… and I don’t think I’ll go back there. The employees make environmental causes look like a scam.

THEY HAVE STUFF FOR MEN!!! But if men don’t start stepping in and buying that might change.
Upcycled (second-​hand items that have been re-​tooled and tailored to become a completely new look) sports jackets, shirts, pants and vests. Sadly, none were quite my size, because they looked super sharp. :-(
Cuff links and rings made from watch works.
The Billy Jealousy line of skin products, and other fragrance products.
Shoulder bags made from old suits.
If you want to be the hippest ecological guy EVER you need to stroll down One Green Street.

Wooooohoooo this one is right up my alley! I love stores of this type– boutiques that sell all sorts of cool things for your home, skin, and wardrobe– and your pets too! Plus, everything in here is eco-​friendly, whether non-​toxic, recycled, or ‘up-​cycled’ as they say (to refer to things that are made up of components that would have otherwise been discarded and turned into works of art– i.e. upgraded and recycled.)
They have men’s clothes, which is rare for a green boutique that stocks clothing– and the jackets, shirts, and ties have real (handmade) personality. (Kinda made me wish I was a guy until I saw the cute women’s clothing.) I ping-​ponged from that display to one of jewelry and cuff-​links made from recycled watch parts– steampunk jewelry, according to the tags. Sweet.
Then the eco-​toiletries caught my eye and I was in heaven smelling some divine soap made out of BEER! Seriously, the scent was incredible. And makeup and other skincare too.
My ‘opening my wallet’ moment came when I discovered the v-​neck t-​shirts made from recycled plastic bottles and organic cotton for only $ 12.99. Yes please! And I had to tear myself away from the displays of handbags made from recycled suits.
I also bought myself an adorable wobbly little soap dish– its deliberate imperfection was just what I was looking at to put my face wash bar on. I also got sucked in by the dog toys, and I can hear my dogs trying to destroy the ‘fuzzy caterpillar’ in the other room right now.
The lovely owner gave me a free reusable OGS shopping bag– very cute. And when I was ooing over the theo’s chocolate display she showed me the free samples, although I had been just about to buy a bar! Great customer service.
They have furniture and bedding here as well– including mattress covers from my favorite, Natura.
Pop on in and have a little free coffee or tea! A lovely place to browse.

As Kermit the Frog often says «it’s not easy being green.» Well, One Green Street makes it easier! This store offers everything from edibles to makeup, soaps, lotion, hand sanitizers, jewelry and even bedding, all made with the organic lifestyle in mind. The layout and design of the store is invitingly gorgeous. Owner Sherry is very helpful and personable. They also have a great website with helpful links and info about their special in-​store events. One Green Street is the place to find the perfect gift for the eco-​friendly person.

Boy, did Houston need a shop like this! Thanks to One Green Street, there’s now an adorable, socially-​responsible boutique in town where you can buy every sort of green gift you can imagine.
From recycled plastic bottle undies (trust me, they are comfortable AND adorable) to certified organic doggie paw balm, there’s something for everybody. They sell clothing for men and women (upcycled, recycled, and handmade), items for baby, jewelry, fair trade/​organic body products, snacks, bedding, and more.
Since they’re so new, they are doing lots of interesting events to promote the store. Make sure to look on their website for the latest happenings — for example, there’s a «chicks with sticks» knitting club and a magazine mixer on the books, as well as a benefit for breast cancer.