Cypriana Brings a “Green” Twist to Downtown Kent

Frustrated with trying to find natural and organic products, Susan Thomas created her own solution. She opened Cypriana ~ the natural home store at 205 First Avenue South in downtown Kent last fall. At Cypriana, Susan offers local shoppers an alternative to traditional products which often contain harmful chemicals and artificial ingredients. Instead, the environment-savvy shopper can find an array of natural and/or certified organic products for the home, including:

- DreamSacks bedding – luxuriously soft bedding made from bamboo
- Nandina towels – plush bath linens that are hypoallergenic, anti-microbial and eco-friendly
- Organics for baby – Under the Nile, EcoBaby Organics, Mother-ease diapers, and more
- Running Wild Spirit soaps and lotions – handmade in Washington

In addition to these and other natural products, Susan makes custom slipcovers in traditional and organic fabrics, as well as personalized embroidery. If you’re looking for a way to update your home’s look without replacing your furniture, stop by Cypriana to see all of the custom decorating options available.


Susan Thomas
Cypriana ~ the natural home store

Staging a Home on a Budget

Whether you are selling a home or are a Realtor getting ready to list a client’s home, Cypriana can help you stage a home quickly and affordably with custom slipcovers. With your furniture and our collection of fabrics, including organics, we can transform any piece into a masterpiece that will appeal to any buyer.

Do you need a settee or ottoman recovered in a traditional fabric in a hard-to-match color? No problem. Want to recover a set of dining room chairs to modernize a room on a budget? We can do that too. At Cypriana, we have more than 40 years of sewing experience. No project is too big, too small or too challenging. Stop in today to see how we can help you stage your home beautifully!


Susan Thomas
Cypriana ~ the natural home store

Baby bath products – safe or not?

In this tight economy, many mothers and mothers-to-be are trying to stretch their dollars by using secondhand baby items, including everything from cribs and strollers to clothing and bath items. Here are a few quick tips on choosing baby bath products that are safe for your child.

If you plan to re-use a baby bath tub that belonged to someone else, check it closely for mold or mildew. If the bath tub has either of these odors, the tub should be tossed.

Check used bath toys, seats, rings and inflatable tubs for scratches or other signs of wear and tear. Scratches can harbor bacteria which might be harmful to your baby.

A baby’s skin can be very sensitive, particularly when exposed to dyes and other chemicals. Until you know how your baby will react to a new product, try testing it on a small patch of his or her skin first. Better yet, go for organic or all-natural products that will be ideal even on the most sensitive skin.

If you have a baby on the way or a friend or family member who is expecting, sign up for our Gift Registry or shop Cypriana to see our line of organic baby products for your baby including soaps, lotions, diaper cream, clothing, bedding, toys and more.

A safe baby is a happy one!

Susan Thomas
Cypriana ~ the natural home store

Freshen your guest room with custom bedding

Do you have a guest room that needs freshened up? Maybe it has old bedding, faded pillows or just doesn’t match your home’s current décor? If so, Cypriana can help. We can design and create custom bedding to turn your old dusty guest room into a cozy sanctuary. Using contemporary or traditional styles and everything in between, Cypriana can create duvet covers, accent pillows, pillow shams, bed skirts and more.

We have hundreds of fabrics to choose from including a selection of organic fabrics. We have something to fit every style and budget. Stop by Cypriana today and see how easily we can revive your guest room!

Susan Thomas
Cypriana ~ the natural home store

More on crib safety

If you’ve visited my store or followed my blog, you know that I believe crib safety is very important for babies and young children. If you are considering using a hand-me-down or previously-used crib, consider these safety tips shared by Janelle Sorensen in her 1/27/09 blog on secondhand safety:

1. Safe cribs. Cribs manufactured after 2000 should be safe, provided it is not broken or been modified, and all of the pieces are intact.

2. Unsafe cribs. Cribs manufactured prior to 2000 had different safety standards, so avoid them. Of particular concern are cribs with cutouts in the headboard and those with corner posts over 16 inches which could pose serious safety risks.

3. Organic mattresses and organic mattress covers. If you save money by using a secondhand crib, consider spending the money you save on a chemical-free organic mattress or organic mattress cover. For more information on the value of an organic mattress like our Ecobaby mattress, visit our blog dated December 10, 2008.

Do you have a crib safety tip to share? If so, send them to me via e-mail or post a comment here. I’d love to hear your ideas on ensuring your babies’ safety.

To your baby’s health and safety,

Susan Thomas
Cypriana ~ the natural home store