Santa Monica’s got a new green lifestyle store! The Green Life opened on Main Street just last month, offering everything from the eco-basics — like Tom’s toothpaste and Seventh Generation cleaning products — to unique green gifts — like pretty organic decorative pillows and Terrapass chocolate bars.

Unlike many of the green boutiques that focus on higher-end, luxury items, The Green Life’s inventory tends to be very practical and down to earth. In fact, the store’s arranged practically too, with items grouped by category. Eco-friendly doggie toys and collars are collected onto one table, while organic baby bibs and eco-friendly diapers get its own corner.

Green beauty and personal care products get an entire wall:

Basic bed and bath stuff for environmentalists are available too:

And for those starting fall classes, there’s a back to school table:

The Green Life’s owner Scott O’Brien (below) basically turned the final project for his business degree into an eco-store.

And he’s throwing a grand opening party this weekend, kicking things off with appetizers by Euphoria Rawvolution and organic wine on Friday afternoon. All are invited –

What I really wanted: An herb gardening kit (below), complete with gardening gloves! Unfortunately, the thing was too big for my bike basket, so I’ll have to make a second trip soon –

The Green Life. 2409 Main St., Santa Monica. 310.367.3215. Mon., Wed - Sat. 10 am - 7 pm; Sun. 8 am - 6 pm. Closed Tues.

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