Love maximalist design but want to remain committed to becoming a more conscious consumer? Here are a few of my favorite sustainable design and decor destinations for achieving that maximalist, layered look with a relatively low footprint (versus mass-produced, corporate goods). Of course these shouldn't be a replacement for secondhand sources and local boutiques in your community, but rather a supplement when you're looking for that perfect piece to round out your collection. Peruse the shops ... Read More
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Love Anthropologie Home Décor? Try These Ethical & Sustainable Alternatives
If you've come across this post while searching for sustainable alternatives to Anthropologie home, you probably already know why they are a problematic company (as well as Urban Outfitters, which owns Anthro, Free People, BHLDN, and Terrain. Ugh.). From their "not good enough" rating on Goodonyou to claims of racial profiling in stores (and racism in the workplace) to lack of transparency in production and their CEO's disconcerting political donations, to finally straight up ripping off ... 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
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
11 Most Affordable Ethical Clothing Brands
I've wanted to share my favorite affordable ethical clothing brands for such a long time now, but I didn't want them all to be minimalist companies lacking in color and variety. Because I know that's not the only affordable and sustainable fashion out there! Here we've rounded up brands that offer most basics for under $100 and most clothing in general for under $200. This is about as affordable as it gets for (new) ethical fashion--if we want a more sustainable world, we need to ditch the ... 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
