I am a color lover through and through, but I lived in Los Angeles long enough to appreciate a well-designed minimalist home with neutral decor (take this Venice Beach bungalow, for example), especially if it’s got a few desert touches. While we’ve focused a lot on conscious maximalism, I do love the warmth and texture…
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5 Eco Friendly Ways To Level Up Your Holiday Gifts
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…
Three Fabric Innovations Making Fashion More Sustainable
Fashion has always been about innovation. The most exciting shift in years is towards sustainability. While there are plenty of fast fashion houses teetering on the edge of greenwashing, consumers themselves are demanding truly sustainable fabrics. Natural fibres, such as recycled cotton, organic hemp and organic linen will always be eco-options for a sustainable wardrobe….
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,…
5 Ways To Cope With Eco Anxiety
Feeling stressed, anxious or depressed about the climate crisis? You’re not alone. There have been increasing reports of people who identify as experiencing eco-anxiety. What is eco-anxiety? Eco-anxiety is a relatively new phrase that captures the experience of those who are alarmed by the climate crisis, and is often twinned with an overwhelming sense of…
