Natural, organic, vegan, cruelty-free—the list of terms that suggest eco-friendly bathroom products is growing. But did you know that for a company to use these terms legally, just one percent of the product might match the term? For conscious consumers, learning what these terms mean—and don’t mean—and how you can decipher the labels for yourself is key to creating a vegan and environmentally friendly bathroom. what is the difference between vegan and cruelty-free? While vegan and ... 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
Where To Buy Ethically Made Boho Dresses for Summer
Kay, I know I'm all about dresses right now, but I blame the fact that I haven't worn real clothes in a year, not to mention have even come across any occasion to wear a dress. If you can't tell, I wasn't one of those bloggers who embraced fashion and dressed up in honor of ~ content ~ during the pandemic. (As evidenced by the uptick in basics and loungewear-related posts authored by yours truly). I feel like I'm coming back to life, finally. And in a very particular, laidback way, too. Welcome ... Read More
How to Tell if Your CBD is Sustainable
Woe to every person who finds out how utterly unsustainable almond farming (and in turn, almond milk) is. Sometimes it feels like even when you try to do something good for the environment—like switching to dairy alternatives—capitalism says “no, no, no” and wags a smug finger in your face. And while I hate to rain on anyone’s parade, today we’re going to focus our lens on a hot-button topic—the CBD industry. Now, I’m not saying that the cultivation of CBD products is inherently bad but, as ... Read More
15 Sustainable Swimwear Brands for Summer 2021
Does anyone else feel like it's silly to buy a swimsuit, all year round, and the first heatwave hits and you panic? Or is that just me this weekend, as Seattle is 105 degrees which if you don't know is SO NOT Seattle. I tried to get ahead of it early for once, but to my surprise and delight was actually overwhelmed by the options we now have when it comes to sustainable swimwear! (Pro tip: If you really want to find more ethical fashion brands, make sure you're searching it online and on ... 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
