I'm not sure about where you are, but we've had more extreme weather than normal this winter here in the PNW (hi, ice storm!). And so marks the longest coat-wearing streak of my life (and still going). Given my need to stay warm and to stay dry, I'm narrowing my search to the puffer. They're pretty much all an investment, but we're no stranger to expensive outdoor apparel in Seattle. If I am to spend the $$$, though, I want it to be high quality and sustainably made. I'll probably never decide ... Read More
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From Yarn Lampshades to Indian Block Print, What’s Inspiring Us on January 13, 2023
Every time I scroll through our Insta, I get inspired by the makers we discover everyday. Often it's something I see a lot of in the creative corners of IG like ceramic mugs or macrame and weaving, that catches my eye because it can be done in endless innovative ways, all original and spectacular in their own right. I mean, I used to obsess over crochet scarves, and now it's yarn lampshades using this key material that I can't get enough of (seriously, ask Pinterest). We see artists from around ... Read More
My Light & Bright Dining Nook
Late last summer, my boyfriend and I moved to a new apartment here in Seattle. It's almost twice as big as our last space, and I've been slowly pulling it together ever since. (More on that later.) Luckily, around the same time, I heard from Ohh Happy Home, an affordable Australian fair trade rug brand that we'd posted about in our ethically made rugs guide (among others). They wanted us to see what their washable rugs were like IRL, especially because they now ship to the US! Given my prior ... Read More
Okay So There Are Microplastics in Our Food… What Should We Do?
When Barbie Girl by Aqua became a 1997 anthem, we didn’t really know what we were saying by joyously chanting “life in plastic… it’s fantastic!”. Here we are 25 years later, bearing the brunt of microplastic pollution as it filters its way into every aspect of our daily lives. Avoiding bottles that don’t say they’re BPA-free isn’t enough anymore; there are microplastics in food from our vegetables to our milk and even our tap water. Now, I’m not trying to be an alarmist—this isn’t about ... Read More
What is Lotus Silk? Spotlight on a Rare Natural Silk
Have you heard of lotus silk? I'll admit I hadn't until I chatted with Angelica of Terrai, a new sustainable lifestyle goods company who works with South-East Asian artisans to transform natural materials into coveted products like the silk scrunchies below. Turns out, it's a pretty incredible vegan silk made from the stems of lotus flowers, which are used throughout Cambodia where their product is made. They take the discarded stems of those flowers and turn them into beautiful goods in a ... Read More
18 Sustainable Stocking Stuffers To Gift This Season
I love finding small thoughtful gifts for friends and family year round, so choosing stocking stuffers is definitely one of my favorite holiday rituals! And choosing sustainable stocking stuffers makes the process even more special. Much of my sustainability journey has been finding alternatives for personal items (beauty products, clothing, etc), but it’s also been about shopping sustainably for loved ones. You’ve probably heard that when you shop small, a small business owner does a little ... Read More
