It’s definitely no secret that one of my favorite ways to decorate is with creative handmade rugs. I’ve shared my favorite ethically made rugs, wrote a guide on where to find fair trade rugs, interviewed sustainable brands about their rug making process, and umm, lots more. I’ve gone through phases with the types of rugs…
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Your Guide To Vegan Leather… That’s Actually Sustainable
Why is it that when a tall, dark, and handsome stranger is introduced in a romance novel they’re always described as smelling like leather? Sure, society’s taught us to associate the animal-byproduct with luxury and masculinity, but even if you know it’s not all that, you might wonder if leather alternatives are actually sustainable. Truth…
5 Vegetarian Food Brands That Focus on Sustainability
Does anyone else remember the absolute hullabaloo that accompanied the launch of the Impossible burger? (While I love that a convincing vegetarian-friendly alternative was created, the whole fake blood thing weirded me out.) Its introduction ushered us into a whole new chapter of consumerism around vegan and vegetarian food brands; suddenly, fast food chains like…
Sustainable Home Decor for Lovers of Maximalist Design
Love maximalist design but want to remain committed to becoming a more conscious consumer? Here are a few of my favorite sustainable design and decor destinations for achieving that maximalist, layered look with a relatively low footprint (versus mass-produced, corporate goods). Of course these shouldn’t be a replacement for secondhand sources and local boutiques in…
5 Times Shein has Copied Designs from Independent Fashion Brands
It’s wild to think of Shein’s journey toward global fast fashion empire over the years. Last year, it was the #1 shopping app in the US (ugh). I was in college during the golden age of lifestyle blogs, ie over ten years ago, and the brand was one of the first I remember sending products to…
10 Innovative Zero Waste Beauty Brands
Is there a true balance between beauty and sustainability? I know that we’ve all grown to look for that leaping bunny that means no animals were harmed testing the product, but what about the plastic seals, bubble wrap, and boxes and bags that just seem to pile up in our trash? How can we do…
