Last year when we posted about our favorite places to shop small in Seattle, I meant to publish a Portland, OR version as well, but never got around to it! I actually might be just as familiar with places to shop sustainably in Portland as here in WA, because as a three hour drive it’s…
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How I Green My Natural Hair Routine + DIY Natural Shea Butter Hair Cream
The natural hair journey is a long (very long), beautiful process. In the beginning, it takes a lot of patience, adaptability, and trial and error. Sounds similar to the sustainable living journey, doesn’t it? Keep reading to learn more about my own sustainable natural hair care journey, including my tips for keeping the process as…
Can We All Just Treat Ourselves To These Sustainable Pajamas?
Seattle summer is on its way out and no one’s really ready to say goodbye. (Fall is my favorite, but I’m always cautiously excited knowing that the colors and crisp will soon turn to drizzle and gloom.) Loungewear options exploded during the pandemic, and I have a solid collection of sustainable joggers. But Covid winter…
12 Sustainable Activewear Companies for a Guilt-Free Gym Fit
Who ever thought that squat-proof leggings would become a real consideration when picking your next gym outfit? I know we’re all wary of the infamous see-through black legging phenomenon, but it’s really blown past that hallmark with the explosive interest in athleisure in the last decade. And sure—if all you’re going to do in your…
12 Etsy Shops with Beautiful Wedding Dresses
I’m not married, but I know much more than I’ll ever need to about planning a wedding. I was a copywriter in the industry for years, interviewing couples on their wedding planning experience. I saw where they saved and where they splurged. Where they got creative and where they left things up to the professionals….
South Elevation: Why I Started My Own Sustainable Fashion Brand
The following piece is a guest post by Judith Henriquez, founder of forthcoming sustainable fashion brand South Elevation—launching this fall. The brand specializes in contemporary plus-size fashion for women while being kind to the environment. Read on to hear Judith’s entrepreneurial journey to launch a sustainable fashion brand. xx Angela Four years ago, if someone…
