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

Nandina Towels - luxurious, practical, environmentally-conscious

What happens when you blend certified organic cotton and plantation grown wild bamboo? The result is an exciting fiber called Nandina® that is the first of its kind to meet the strictest standards for organic textiles. This new yarn has tremendous appeal because of its softness, durability, and easy-care qualities.

Cypriana is proud to carry a full line of bath linens made with Nandina® FutureFibers® that take advantage of this special combination of cotton and bamboo, resulting in towels that are luxurious, practical and environmentally conscious.

Luxurious
Made from bamboo, a naturally disease and pest-resistant plant, and organically grown cotton, these towels are ultra-soft and beautifully crafted.

Practical
Nandina ® fibers are highly absorbent and anti-microbial even after numerous washings. Made of all natural materials, Nandina® towels are breathable, hypoallergenic, wrinkle resistant, and can be laundered in cool water.



Environmentally-conscious
Growing up to a foot per day, bamboo can reach full maturity in three years when it can be harvested and further propagated without replanting. Bamboo crops are also maintained pesticide-free, reducing toxic chemical spillage into our environment and able to absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide at a rate five times greater than a comparable stand of timber. In addition, because of their all-natural bamboo and cotton composition, Nandina® fibers readily retain organic and natural dyes and do not require fabric softeners during laundering, further reducing the use of toxic chemicals in your household.

Cypriana is delighted to introduce you to Nandina®, the fiber of the future!

Cypriana ~ the natural home store

Bamboo as a natural alternative

Typically thought of as the foodstuff of panda bears or a lovely addition to ornamental gardens or home décor, bamboo has been making a mainstream appearance in many fabrics. Derived from the pulp of the bamboo plant, bamboo is able to form long, strong fibers which are soft and durable, making bamboo the perfect natural fabric for your home.

In addition, the cultivation of bamboo is eco-friendly due to unique characteristics of the plant, including its natural anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, as well as a dramatic growth rate, yielding a sustainable crop that replenishes the harvested plant material immediately.



Health Benefits of Bamboo

- Naturally anti-microbial
- Acts as a natural barrier against the sun’s UV rays
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Bamboo is Eco-Friendly

- Grows up to one foot per day without the use of fertilizers
- Pest-resistant, preventing chemical use during cultivation
- Absorbs fives time as much carbon dioxide and releases 35% more oxygen compared to equivalent
- Upon harvest, the remaining plant continues to grow without replanting.

Bamboo Fabric

Bamboo fabrics drape like silk, but are machine washable and resist wrinkling naturally. The fibers are porous allowing them to absorb moisture better than traditional fabrics (see our Nandina® towels, which contain a unique blend of bamboo and cotton). The soft, smooth texture is a luxurious material suitable for bedding - feel our DreamSacks® sheets.

Cypriana ~ the natural home store

Seven Green Gifts for Baby

The birth of a newborn is a time of excitement and celebration. As you celebrate a child’s birth, christening, baptism or birthday, choose a gift that best represents the ideals you most want to bestow: a healthy environment and a greener Earth!

Cypriana recommends these green gifts for baby:

1. Mother-ease Diapering system – Made from 100% organic U.S. cotton terry, this leak-free, natural cloth diaper system is designed to grow with your baby.

2. Ecobaby Mattresses – 100% organic, chemical-free mattresses.

3. Ecobaby Bedding – soft, 100% organic cotton crib bumpers, sheets, blankets, mattress covers and more.

4. Under the Nile babywear – beautiful layette items, bibs and burp cloths made from hand-picked, organically-cultivated Egyptian cotton and obtained via fair-trade agreements.

5. Nandina® Towels – ultra-soft and beautifully crafted, pesticide-free bamboo and organically grown cotton towels, perfect for bathing your boy or girl.

6. LeBlanc Laundry Soap – this mild detergent formula contains no bleach or caustics, has a neutral pH and is biodegradable, making it safe, green option for washing baby clothes and bedding.

7. Cypriana gift card – give the gift of green shopping!

Cypriana makes it is easy to give green!


Cypriana ~ the natural home store

Green Gifts for Everyone on Your List!

Give “green” gifts this Christmas to surprise everyone on your list with delightfully natural and organic products from Cypriana. Here are some great gift ideas that are good for you and the environment!

DreamSacks® bedding: Our luxurious DreamSacks® sheets, pillow shams and throws are wonderfully soft and pesticide free. Made from bamboo, this luxurious bedding comes in your choice of white, chocolate, natural, blue and green. Once you’ve felt bamboo bedding against your skin, nothing else will do.



Nandina towels®: Made from a natural blend of certified organic cotton and plantation-grown bamboo, Nandina towels® are naturally hypoallergenic, anti-microbial and eco-friendly. Cypriana offers the plush towels in several sizes and styles and in dozens of colors. These towel sets make lovely gifts.




Under the Nile® babywear: Surprise the expectant mother on your list with organic gifts for baby. Made with 100% certified Egyptian cotton, our Under the Nile® line features adorable baby gowns, one and two-piece outfits, towels, bibs and more.



Do you have a hard-to-buy-for shopper on your list? No problem. We’ll make it easy for you. Choose a Cypriana gift card so the shoppers on your gift list can make their own selections. Available in varying denominations. Avoid the mall rush and stop by Cypriana for your shopping today! We’ll show you how easy it is to be green.

Cypriana ~ the natural home store
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Reminder - Cypriana Grand Opening is This Weekend!

Come join us for Cypriana's Grand Opening Celebration this weekend:

Friday, October 17 (4 to 7 p.m.)
Saturday, October 18 (1 to 4 p.m.)

We’ll have delicious refreshments, drawings every hour, and new products on display including DreamSacks, Nandina® towels, Miessence® certified organic body products, Ecobaby Organics, Under the Nile, Mother-ease and more!

To RSVP, contact Susan Thomas at sthomas@cyprianahome.com.

Hope to see you there!

Cypriana's Grand Opening Scheduled for October 17 – 18!

Come join us for our Grand Opening Celebration on Friday, October 17 (4 to 7 p.m.) and Saturday, October 18 (1 to 4 p.m.). We’ll have delicious refreshments, drawings every hour, and new products on display including DreamSacks, Nandina® towels, Ecobaby Organics and more!

To RSVP, contact Susan Thomas at sthomas@cyprianahome.com.

Hope to see you there!