All through November we’ll share our favorite sustainable gift ideas, but what about the packages they come in? You might know by now how wasteful gift wrap can be, but rest assured: wrapping your holiday gifts in paper bags is not the only option. I’ve always loved to get creative with DIY gift wrap, so…
Where To Shop Sustainably in Portland, Oregon
Last year when we posted about our favorite places to shop small in Seattle, I meant to publish a Portland, OR version as well, but never got around to it! I actually might be just as familiar with places to shop sustainably in Portland as here in WA, because as a three hour drive it’s…
Bright, Bold Fall Home Decor by Fair Trade Brand Anchal Project
Who here loves to decorate for fall but wants to keep things bright and warm for dark days ahead? (Meeeeee.) Our new directory member, Fair Trade brand Anchal Project’s Fall ’21 collection marries cozy and colorful just in time for curling up inside. If you haven’t heard of them, Anchal collaborates with female artisans in Ajmer,…
Can We All Just Treat Ourselves To These Sustainable Pajamas?
Seattle summer is on its way out and no one’s really ready to say goodbye. (Fall is my favorite, but I’m always cautiously excited knowing that the colors and crisp will soon turn to drizzle and gloom.) Loungewear options exploded during the pandemic, and I have a solid collection of sustainable joggers. But Covid winter…
12 Etsy Shops with Beautiful Wedding Dresses
I’m not married, but I know much more than I’ll ever need to about planning a wedding. I was a copywriter in the industry for years, interviewing couples on their wedding planning experience. I saw where they saved and where they splurged. Where they got creative and where they left things up to the professionals….
South Elevation: Why I Started My Own Sustainable Fashion Brand
The following piece is a guest post by Judith Henriquez, founder of forthcoming sustainable fashion brand South Elevation—launching this fall. The brand specializes in contemporary plus-size fashion for women while being kind to the environment. Read on to hear Judith’s entrepreneurial journey to launch a sustainable fashion brand. xx Angela Four years ago, if someone…