Happy Thanksgiving, all! Popping in before I take tomorrow off to share this huge 2023 gift guide I've been working on all month. Rather than publish a ton of holiday gift guides, I figured I'd compile it all into one giant resource for those of you intending to shop small and sustainably this gifting season! I know that not everyone can opt for the ethically made gift or sustainable alternative in every situation (I certainly can't), but every purchase you make to a small business matters so ... Read More
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24 Sustainable Gifts for Conscious Maximalists – Home Edition
Holiday gift guide season is here! Thank goodness it's so much less challenging to find wonderful and sustainable gifts for Christmas and the holidays than it used to be. These days, our holiday gift guides are more and more fun (click here to see past guides, which have been updated for the 2023 holiday season). This year, I have the pleasure of including a few items from our own shop, wallflower, which launched last fall. They are sprinkled throughout gift ideas from other eco club members and ... Read More
Pastel Moroccan Rugs from Baba Souk + 20% Off!
Big thanks to eco club member Baba Souk for sponsoring this post. We've included their Moroccan rugs in past guides and really appreciate the opportunity to dive into more detail about this fun brand! It's no secret that I love to talk rugs around here. Searching for ethically sourced rugs several years ago set off an obsession with this homeware staple and eventually I began to share my favorites. First, our guide to ethically made rugs online, and later I got even more specific and shared ... Read More
6 Beautiful Sustainable Alternatives to Zara
For those that love a sleek, sophisticated aesthetic, it’s natural to gravitate towards brands like Zara because it feels like an affordable luxury brand. However, like most fast fashion companies, Zara is riddled with accusations of questionable working conditions, low wages, and environmentally harmful supply-chain practices, earning them their “not good enough” rating from good on you. And while thrifting and upcycling is a viable option for some, not every person’s every wardrobe problem ... Read More
Shop We Love: Garza Marfa
Lost a good two hours to Garza Marfa's online shop the other day, thanks to Pinterest—but no regrets. This vibrant home boutique and bespoke furniture studio out of Marfa, TX, specializes in artisan textiles and goods made in collaboration with their in-house designers, fair trade cooperatives, and independent vendors. Owned and operated by a husband and wife team with backgrounds in welding, fine arts, and textiles, Garza Marfa is known for the Southwest meets California Coast style seen in ... Read More
From Candy to Costumes, These Are The Easiest Eco Friendly Halloween Swaps
As much as I love hot girl summer, nothing gets me quite as hyped as spooky season… I think it’s something about the joy it sparks for my inner child? I loved trick-or-treating as a kid because of all the candy I brought home, and Hocus Pocus just hits different this time of year. (As an adult, I obviously buy my own candy, but girl math means that getting it half-off after the holiday basically makes it *free.*) Now chances are, unless you have something against Halloween, you like to dress ... Read More