A few weeks ago I was chatting with Tatiana of Zuahaza about their latest decor collection Hichu (photographed throughout the post by Victoria Holguin Fotografia) and the topic of self care came up. Their cozy pillows, throws, and scarves are definitely tailor-made for day of self care: relaxing, meditating, enjoying a good tea or read….
Fabric Gift Wrap with Shibori Dyed Fabric
It’s so fun to be collaborating with sustainable makers again. Earlier this year, Manvee Vaid of Chicago-based artisanal lifestyle brand TerraKlay reached out about her newly launched boutique. TerraKlay works with makers in India to produce handcrafted textiles, baskets, decor, and gifts for the sustainable yet elevated home. Manvee kindly sent over a few of…
Sustainable Gift Ideas Under $50
As much as I know how important it is to keep a budget in mind when shopping for holiday gifts (and anything else), I go back and forth on whether to organize gift guides by price range. I don’t like perpetuating the idea that certain goods must be under a price point (such as the…
Benefits of Hiring a Copywriter For Your Sustainable Brand
Hi sustainable shop owners! It’s been a minute since we shared resources for you here, but hopefully our past Shopify tips and influencer strategy have proved helpful. To reintroduce myself and this series, I’m a copywriter, designer, and digital strategist for small, sustainable brands. Before I worked with conscious brands—like a fair trade fashion company,…
Where To Buy Eco Friendly Gift Wrap
Once of my favorite ways to level up holiday gifts is with beautiful wrapping paper. Ribbons, bows, tags, you name the accessory and I love to pop it on. I want my gift box to be a gift in itself! So you can imagine my disappointment upon learning that most wrapping paper and gift embellishments…
Sustainable Lifestyle Gift Guide: Neutral Artisan Home Decor
I am a color lover through and through, but I lived in Los Angeles long enough to appreciate a well-designed minimalist home with neutral decor (take this Venice Beach bungalow, for example), especially if it’s got a few desert touches. While we’ve focused a lot on conscious maximalism, I do love the warmth and texture…