I'm so excited to share this little photo tour of Cartagena, Colombia with you today! The gals at Zuahaza just released their latest collection of handmade pillow covers, throw blankets, and baskets, which were all inspired by this beautiful coastal city. Today, Tatiana and the team at Zuahaza are sharing a few details about the collection and the city that inspired it! Once you look through all the photos and a preview of the new line, scroll to the end for Tatiana's personal reccs for food, ... Read More
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Neutral bedroom ideas with Zuahaza
I can't believe it's been almost two years since we last collaborated with Zuahaza, makers of artisan Colombian textiles and home decor. We met them early on in both of our social media journeys and become fast Insta friends. I'd been blogging about sustainable living and ethical shopping for a few years; Tatiana and Veelie had been cooking up a brand that honored traditional Colombian craftsmanship while offering modern home goods worldwide. I loved that they always told the stories of not ... Read More
Wolf & Badger Fall Dresses
Where do you shop sustainably? Wolf and Badger is one of the few marketplaces for independent designers (featuring mostly fashion but home goods too) that I truly love to spend time on. So many ethical shopping websites have a very limited selection and it feels impossible to cater to many budgets, sizes, and styles at once. (And I get it, Jenn and I recently launched our shop *more on that later!*, and there's truly so much to consider when sourcing!) Lately I've been seeing Wolf & Bdager ... Read More
The Realities of a Microplastic World
I don’t know if anyone else has seen that papaya seed cleanse on TikTok, but the sudden realization that the majority of us have some sort of parasite in our bodies gives me the willies. No one wants to think about creepy crawlies just swimming around in our gut, let alone worms. But what I think many people don’t realize is that the scary invader du jour isn’t a living critter, it’s something else entirely—microplastics in humans. What are microplastics, and are they found in ... Read More
How Mushrooms are Dominating the Sustainability Movement
If you read my last blog, you know that mushrooms are currently the “it girl” when it comes to popular supplements for holistic health. Sold in a range of products—teas, coffees, and pills—they can help boost your immunity, boost mental clarity, and even help lower your cholesterol. Mushrooms are a wellspring of benefits, and it’s about time they get their time in the spotlight. And while these perks alone make them a fantastic addition to anyone’s diet, mushrooms have a surprising ... Read More
How To Quit Palm Oil
As the most commonly produced vegetable oil, it is incredibly difficult to avoid palm oil. We've shared a bit about whether we think palm oil can be sustainable or not (and thankfully more resources have emerged since then, which we'll include in a post soon), but our verdict still stands: in most cases, no. Like basically everything when it comes to trying to be more eco friendly, this is a complex issue steeped in corporate greed, power struggles, social and environmental injustices, politics ... Read More
