I love DIY. Around this time each year, you can find me crafting Christmas ornaments, festive garlands, or cute gift toppers to embellish my gift wrap. But by now I know my limits when it comes to crafting. There are some things I just don't have the skill (or patience to acquire the skill) for. And I learned long ago that working with felt was one of them, despite my love of it. So these cute handmade felt ornaments, all by different artists mostly on Etsy, are on the top of my list should I ... Read More
Design + Decor
Artisan Home Decor for the Conscious Maximalist
It's been a minute since we shared a moodboard for the conscious maximalist, so in honor of cozy season we've got one featuring our favorite artisan home decor in natural and warm hues. Perfect for fall, but work just as lovely in any other season, so you know you'll keep it on display for a long time. Molly M Framed Wall Art | Pineapple Wall Basket | Sage Block Print Pillow | Terracotta Pillow | Ruffle Pillow | Sunrise Stripe Towel | Wicker Bench | Yellow Glazed Pot | Round Rattan Mirror ... Read More
Introducing wallflower, a Boutique for Curated Gifts, Decor & Objects That Inspire
Hello friends! We have a big announcement for you today! Introducing our very own shop, from the founders and editors of eco club and our design studio, wallflower. We launched this fall and have been since been hard at work on our holiday collection, so I haven't gotten around to making the *official* introduction here on the blog. So, it's long overdue, but today we're sharing photos from our first shoot, featuring so many of our favorite products. I'll explain a bit more about this new ... Read More
Eco Friendly Cabin Decor for Fall with Zuahaza
Fall is my favorite, so you can imagine my frustration when cooler temps and transitioning trees didn't come to Seattle until about mid-October this year. But it's here now and bringing me a much needed mood-booster on my neighborhood walks as the sun goes down each afternoon. In anticipation, last month Jennifer and I retreated to the mountains in Oregon for a fall shoot and some much needed time to work on our latest project. While there, we cozied up with Zuahaza's eco friendly cabin decor, ... Read More
24 Sustainable Gifts for Conscious Maximalists – Home Edition
Gift season is here! Thank goodness it's so much less challenging to find wonderful and sustainable gifts for Christmas and the holidays than it used to be. These days, our holiday gift guides are more and more fun (click here to see past guides, many of which have been updated for 2022). This year, I have the pleasure of including a few items from our own shop, wallflower, which launched earlier this fall. They are sprinkled throughout gift ideas from other eco club members and ethical shops we ... Read More
Bringing Nature Indoors: The Best Books for Plant Lovers
Anyone who tells you houseplants are easy has a natural knack for it, I swear. I do not, but after about five years of trial and error, I've managed to get a few varieties to survive (and sometimes thrive!) in my home. I love nature, so bringing greenery indoors is a big mood booster for me, though I try to be mindful about how many I buy because most houseplants you see aren't exactly sustainable. That means being more intentional about tending to my plant babies, to ensure they live long, ... Read More
