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 super trendy and not necessarily something that comes off as classic, which could turn any ethical shopper off from buying into. However, if your style leans bohemian season after season, ... Read More
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 the internet), I think I'll always get at least a little caught up on trends. But not all of them are totally fleeting, and not all of them are totally useless as far as finding things I ... Read More
Sustainable floral tips for DIY flower lovers
My love of fresh flowers goes back as far as I can remember. 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 pristine landscaped gardens instead, like something that would line a cottage in England. Both inspire me now. I love the manicured front lawns of my Seattle neighborhood. I love the poppies emerging from the sidewalks. And when I lived in Los Angeles, I loved the ... Read More
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 laying on a face mask. Don't get me wrong, we love both of those things, but effective self care shouldn't require a purchase be made. Instead, it should help you increase mindfulness, adopt healthy ... Read More
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 of this “here we are! Learn from us!” attitude and more of a here’s X talking about Y etc. But if we were to have one, I guess this would be it. I always feel a slight tinge of embarrassment when I do something like ... Read More
How to Become a More Mindful, Efficient Thrift Shopper
Mindfulness is about being aware. And when it comes to thrift shopping, I think it's all about getting rid of the "if it doesn't work, I'll just re-donate or sell it!" mindset. It's been proven that many chain thrift stores, like Goodwill, are not lacking in donations. They've basically become the landfill that makes you feel good—as there's so much overflow that (literal) tons of it gets thrown away or shipped overseas, causing a multitude of other problems in the process. Smaller independent ... Read More
