What are winters like where you live? These past few Seattle winters I've missed California more than ever, but I'm trying to get outside as much as possible (although I reeeeally don't want to sometimes), for my mental health and overall wellbeing. It's a lot easier when you have the right gear. If you're struggling with the cold weather like me, one of these sustainable winter coats may be just what you need to get through the rest of the season. Take a look! WRAY's Roberta puffer ... Read More
18 Beautiful Ethically Made & Fair Trade Rugs
Window shopping fair trade rugs is one of my favorite ways to waste time on the internet. (We all have our own, right?) Since my apartment already has all the rugs it can hold, guides like this give me an outlet for my ethically made finds! I don't think there's any reason to buy a rug that isn't fairly and consciously produced in 2022. While some of these are on the higher end, you can at the very least find incredible vintage rugs from small businesses on Etsy, or while perusing your local ... Read More
A Colorful Holiday Table with Terraklay + Giveaway
Remember those fun Furoshiki style wrapped gifts we shared last month? The fabric used was actually artisan made, hand-dyed napkins from eco club member and ethical brand TerraKlay, based out of Chicago. I love that the napkins can be both the gift itself, and the package--they're that pretty. Of course, I wanted to show them off in their intended state, as reusable napkins, to adorn a colorful holiday table. They offers sets of Geetha Shibori Dyed Cotton Napkin in six colors, four of which we ... Read More
Ethical Alternatives to Urban Outfitters Fashion & Home
Looking for ethical alternatives to Urban Outfitters? This mega guide is all you need! It's got 18 brands (and counting) that provide sustainable alternatives to the UO empire. And I must say, it's good. Like we said when we posted about sustainable alternatives to Anthropologie, we didn't just want this to be a clickbait article full of generally sustainable companies that don't actually look anything like the goodies you'd buy at Urban. I was expecting a challenge, but you know what? This ... Read More
Starting a Sustainable Jewelry Brand with Pelin of Milk & Rose
Starting a business? Or just looking for sustainable jewelry brands? Either way, you'll want to hear from Pelin Cinar, founder of our latest directory member, ethical jewelry brand Milk & Rose on all things jewelry, sustainability, and shopping consciously. Read our interview below, sprinkled throughout lots of lovely images of Milk & Rose earrings, rings, necklaces, and more. Tell us your journey to bringing your designs to life. How did you find your manufacturers? What ... Read More
The Self Care Habits to Build Now For The New Year
A few weeks ago I was chatting with Tatiana of Zuahaza about their latest decor collection Hichu (photographed throughout the post by Victoria Holguin Fotografia) and the topic of self care came up. Their cozy pillows, throws, and scarves are definitely tailor-made for day of self care: relaxing, meditating, enjoying a good tea or read. But as important as we all know (and tell each other) it is to put ourselves first, when the holiday season comes... well, all bets are off. It makes ... Read More
