When you hear people talk ethical fashion or conscious consumerism, it’s easy to assume they have it all figured out. But the truth is, there’s no rule that defines what it means to be an ethical shopper. Yes, there are clear boundaries—cheap clothing made of synthetic material produced in sweatshop, that’s pretty obvious—but for the…
Sustainable Home Decor for Every Style: Ethically Sourced Bohemian Decor
Did you catch our first post in this series of sustainable home decor for every style? First, we covered the artisan home decor trend–you know, the one with playful colors, lots of natural textures, and some minimalist accents. Next up, another favorite of mine is bohemian decor, and I know it can come off as…
Sustainable Home Decor for Every Style: A Timeless Take on the Artisan Home Trend
“Trend” is kind of a dirty word in green living and ethical shopping circles. It represents something fleeting, which contradicts our desire to buy those things that are important and are made to last, and less of them, instead. As a creative and a lover of design (Pinterest is still my favorite way to peruse…
Sustainable Floral Design Tips for DIY Flowers
My love of flowers goes back as far as I can remember. Professional floral arrangements. DIY flowers. Dried flowers. Pressed flowers. You name it. Once, my mom told me we’d be going to visit my grandma’s friend, who owned a house with a backyard full of lush gardens. I imagined fields of wildflowers, but found…
10 Acts of Self Care That Don’t Require a Purchase
Self care is about doing those things that are good for you (and that you might even enjoy) but don’t truly appreciate until after. If it was merely an instant gratification thing, we’d all be masters of self care. It’s a shame, then, that so many self care tips suggest heading to the salon or…
Caring About The Environment is Not a Quirk
I mean it is. But it shouldn’t be. I wasn’t really planning to do any big “welcome to eco club” types of posts like some communities do. Which is why we’ve been live for two months and you didn’t see one. My last blog did more of that and I’m really committing to having less…
