John Robshaw handmade paper wrapped colored pencils.
In honor of this year's Earth Day, local Barnes & Noble stores will be offering a series of eco-friendly items in their gift department. So get your green on and check out these great gift ideas:
For writers: Durable handmade blank journals filled with handmade, recycled papers.
For artists: Colored pencils made from recycled products (from Nepal) and regular pencils made from recycled newspapers.
For the office: Cute pen and pencil containers and storage boxes made from woven recycled newspapers.
For everything: Carryalls for storing your change, iPod, phone, camera and other items, made from recycled juice pouches. They're also offering a wide selection of reusable totes from designers like Jeff Fisher, Jonathan Adler, and Sarah Wilkins, and Vera Bradley.
Image courtesy of Barnes & Noble.