When I first drafted this post, it all seemed so simple. Joggers are everywhere right now. I'd seen a few of my favorite ethical clothing brands selling them, so I didn't think I'd have a hard time rounding up a few more. Turns out, finding out where to buy sustainable joggers requires a bit of digging. So I've been adding to this list over the weeks whenever I come across a cozy new pair. Finally, I have a fairly solid list. Though I'm always on the lookout for more. Where to Buy Sustainable ... Read More
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Ethical Shopping: 16 Vibrant Sustainable Accessories From Independent Designers
You might've seen our post on the best sustainable fashion brands for adding color to your wardrobe (read here if not) but I think it's about time we talked accessories. To be honest, I'm pretty simple when it comes to accessories, but I like to make a statement with whatever bag or embellishment I do carry. It's my way of elevating an otherwise lazy outfit which I'm pretty guilty of sporting on the reg (I mean, it's a pandemic, we all are at this point). I also love that accessories are a ... Read More
The West Coast Is On Fire. Here’s How To Help
Our beautiful west coast states of Washington, Oregon, and California are on fire. Climate change driven wildfire season hits us harder each year. I've long been anxious about these worsening summers. But I never imagined having to stay inside my Seattle apartment to avoid toxic air (and ours is not nearly as bad as our friends in other parts of the state, Oregon, and California, comparatively). I'm beyond words at this point, so I'll leave the rest of the talking to the groups and organizations ... Read More
Where To Buy Ethically Made Rugs Online
Welcome to my favorite topic as of late... ethically made rugs! This post will be full of exclamation points! I'm not sure when it happened exactly, but somewhere along the way I became obsessed with rugs. (I think Instagram is with me on this one.) My first rug came from a friend's travels through New Mexico, others came from West Elm, who offers surprisingly good prices on Fair Trade Certified rugs, and others have been purchased via Etsy. I'm even putting a rug on my balcony (because vibes), ... Read More
3 Sustainability Questions to Ask Your Host Before You Book Your Airbnb
When you travel, do you make sure the accommodations you book maintain an eco-friendly property? With hotels this question is fairly easy to answer, but you have to dig a little deeper when booking via rental marketplaces like Airbnb, VRBO, Vacasa, etc. The hotel industry has an unsurprisingly substantial impact on the environment so choosing an independently run vacation rental can already be a sustainable act, but recently I started wondering how else I can ensure that my travels align with my ... Read More
How to Transform Your Bedroom with Ethically Made Home Decor
Kay, I know we're full of home decor talk this summer (admittedly that says a lot about how I'm coping with the world at the moment but hey it makes me feel better and I get to gush about sustainable brands, SO!), with our backyard picnic and guide to sustainable home decor boutiques. But I promise these gorgeous photos Charity styled and shot during our collaboration with Zuahaza will have you inspired to take on a creative home project or two, ethically made home decor included, of ... Read More