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
Where To Shop
12 Expertly Curated Online Boutiques for Sustainable Home Decor
When I started blogging about green living and sustainable home decor back in 2015, it felt like I was always linking to the same five shops. There were plenty of options, but you really had to dig to find them. Reflecting on that time reminds me that while things seem to be moving at an imperceptible pace (and sometimes completely backwards, thanks, prez) in terms of society's dedication to sustainability, they truly are moving. Still, anyone new to sustainable living will soon find how much ... Read More
Creating a Summer Oasis On My Apartment Balcony
Do you have outdoor space you can retreat to during the summer of COVID? I've always been one to make use of any outdoor space I have, no matter how small--in California I was one of the only people in our entire complex to make use of the gorgeous courtyard (we didn't have our own deck) almost everyday. Now that we're in Seattle there are only so many months we can use our balcony but I've never been more grateful to have one! For some reason no one else in our complex, again, seems to do so ... Read More
Making The Most Of Summer During Covid-19
If there are two things that can (at least temporarily) pull me out of the funk that 2020 has trapped me in, it’s gotta be A) getting creative with someone (yes someone, social distance style) and B) spending time outside. Our talented photographer Charity and I had canceled our spring shoot due to the pandemic. Halfway through summer and sufficiently bummed, we knew that even if just the two of us got together outside we’d feel a whole lot better! Today I’ll walk you through what we did so ... Read More
Eco Club Approved: 19 Conscious Seattle Boutiques to Shop Small
Updated 11/10/22 As promised, here are a few of our favorite Seattle boutiques featuring conscious goods from independent designers. When I set out to write, I knew that there were going to be so, so many shops to pull from. And then it took me weeks to put it up because I didn't know where to stop. We're so lucky that we have an abundance of options when it comes to shopping small in Seattle. (But if you're not in Seattle, don't click out! I've linked to each boutique's website, which are all ... Read More
Sustainable Home Decor for Every Style: Ethically Sourced Bohemian Decor
Did you catch our first post in this series of sustainable home decor for every style? First, we covered the artisan home decor trend--you know, the one with playful colors, lots of natural textures, and some minimalist accents. Next up, another favorite of mine is bohemian decor, and I know it can come off as super trendy and not necessarily something that comes off as classic, which could turn any ethical shopper off from buying into. However, if your style leans bohemian season after season, ... Read More
