As a product of the ’90s, my teenage years involved specifically seeking out the smallest, lightest, and least-bladed razors to help me achieve ‘peak femininity’ (and I have the scars to prove it). So when I laid eyes on my first safety razor, the environmentalist in me rejoiced, but the ’90s kid in me was taken aback. It was large, bulky, and heavy, but most importantly, it required *gulp* effort. But after some, okay a lot, of research into safety razors vs. cartridge razors, I quickly ... Read More
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The Best Vintage Stores in Portland, Oregon
Jenn and I have had this post on our calendar for so long, but there really are so many good vintage stores in Portland that it's hard to consider "the best". We wanted to finally share it with you, so we'll consider this a post-in-progress and continue to update as we know we've forgotten (and not yet discovered) many! The vintage shops below range from antique malls to speciality fashion stores to curated boutiques offering both new and vintage treasures. Hope you find your new favorite spot ... Read More
Painting a Pink Accent Wall with Clare Paint
It's ever so slowly starting to feel like spring, but for now I'm happy hanging inside (with all the blinds up, of course) because I finally finished the pink accent wall project I've been dreaming up for many moons! I'm an interior paint novice, but there are just too many white walls in this apartment of ours. I decided months ago that it needed a pop, preferably pink, but it took time to research sustainable paint companies before I found a brand I aligned with and that featured colors I ... Read More
How To Celebrate Earth Day Like Communities Around The World
If you didn’t know, Earth Day is on April 22nd! And if you grew up in the US, you probably have this very picturesque image of planting trees, or picking up trash on the beach together, when you think about how to celebrate. It’s a cute idea (that requires a certain degree of extroversion), but one that may not represent more current sentiments around sustainability, eco-friendly action, and attainable goals... So if you’ve been trying to come up with a new way to celebrate Earth Day, why not ... Read More
Sustainably Made Two Piece Sets for Spring
Who doesn't love a good co-ord for spring? It's does the work of a jumpsuit in providing head-to-toe cohesion without the bladder anxiety that comes with a one-piece. If you've curated a capsule wardrobe, you might have several two piece sets in your closet that also double as mix and match or layering basics. Either way, I love the versatility! And for spring, it's all about dopamine dressing, because we could sure use an extra hit after that never-ending winter we all just endured. Below, my ... Read More
5 Recent Stories with Good News For The Environment
I get it. When every news channel is talking about the bad news du jour it’s hard to really believe in a better tomorrow. The hard truth is that there will always be bad news one channel flip or scroll away. But that doesn’t mean that should be all you focus on in your life. As we collectively make bad environmental decisions over and over again (hello single use plastic!), scientists, environmental advocates, and everyday people just like us are out there making the change they want to see in ... Read More
