It's midsummer and I am really feeling color. While I'm devoted to pastels year-round, I know when fall comes, I'll sink into the earth tone trend that everyone's obsessed with at the moment... But not yet. Everyone's also soaking up the primary colors, which I could never really get behind until I bought a pretty green linen top, and now I'm sort of into it. All that to say, color is on the brain, and with that, all of the ethical fashion brands that bring us splashes of saturated hues and ... Read More
5 Small Steps to Becoming an Ethical Shopper
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 most part you just have to keep learning and making decisions as learn more about how to shop ethically. If you think of ethical shopping as a whole, it's very ... Read More
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 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
