I know that art has always had a subjective element to it—that’s why some contemporary pieces will have one person on their knees and another just scratching their head. And as long as art has been made, there’s always been some tortured artist-type painting naked ladies while patting themselves on the back for getting the left titty *just* right. To a degree, women have always tried to reclaim the narrative in artistic circles; drawing focus to nature landscapes or depicting scenes where the ... Read More
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Cute Handmade Mugs by Our Favorite Ceramic Artists to Follow on Instagram
One of my biggest dreams in life is to have an expansive collection of entirely handmade mugs. I'm only exaggerating slightly. Don't get me wrong, I actually like my current mix of sassy vintage and souvenir gift shop mugs with the occasional handmade beauty sprinkled in. But a cupboard chockfull of one-of-a-kind drinkable pieces of art? That's when you know you've made it as a mug collector. More cute handmade mugs as discovered on Instagram, below! The Creative Traveller's handmade mugs ... Read More
Colorful Handmade Planters and Vases for Summer
Lately my explore feed has been covered in beautiful ceramics, from handmade planters and vases to tableware and more. Ceramics are fascinating to me and one of the prettiest forms of functional art. I tried wheel throwing once in high school and as a DIY lover, it's pretty safe to say this is one craft I'll leave to the pros. But the forms, the natural materials, the glazing, the hand-painting, there's just so much to love about these vessels! These are our favorites for those of you going ... Read More
18 Ethical Home Decor Shops You Should Know About
Being big fans of bold and inspiring interiors with a conscious maximalist twist, we are always looking for ethical home goods that have stories behind them, whether it's living room decor or artwork to adorn own walls, and of course to gift (and to prove just how beautiful ethical goods can be!). I remember when I first started blogging about sustainable living, I had only two or three home decor shops to pull from, and most weren't really my style, just as close as I could get (and way out of ... Read More
18 Colorful Summer Finds For Styling Sustainable Outdoor Decor
June is here! With summer on the horizon, all we can think about is spending more time outside. And as homebodies who also work from home, some days “outside” simply means the patio or backyard. Might as well make it pretty—especially since many of us can open up these small spaces to visitors once again. As a conscious maximalist, adding pops of color is important to me for my own outdoor setup. I'm just so much happier surrounded by color. I also love outdoor accessories that I can bring ... Read More
Take A Peek At Zuahaza’s New Ethical Home Decor Collection Inspired By Colombian Fruits
Today is a good day around here, because we get to share a BIG new project one of our sustainable directory members has had in the works for months! Eco club member Zuahaza, who you might be familiar with by now (start here, if not!) just released their second ethical home decor collection, called Tyba, meaning "color of fruit" in the Guane language. Below, Tatiana and the Zuahaza team share the story behind some of these vibrant fruits, plus the people and region that inspired this new ... Read More
