It's definitely no secret that one of my favorite ways to decorate is with creative handmade rugs. I've shared my favorite ethically made rugs, wrote a guide on where to find fair trade rugs, interviewed sustainable brands about their rug making process, and umm, lots more. I've gone through phases with the types of rugs I adore at the moment, from Mexican rugs to Indian rugs to the Moroccan styles I'm currently loving (love me a nice fluffy rug). And because I think they are the ultimate way to ... Read More
Design + Decor
Sustainable Home Decor for Lovers of Maximalist Design
Love maximalist design but want to remain committed to becoming a more conscious consumer? Here are a few of my favorite sustainable design and decor destinations for achieving that maximalist, layered look with a relatively low footprint (versus mass-produced, corporate goods). Of course these shouldn't be a replacement for secondhand sources and local boutiques in your community, but rather a supplement when you're looking for that perfect piece to round out your collection. Peruse the shops ... 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
The Best Vintage Christmas Ornaments on Etsy
Anyone else obsessed with vintage Christmas ornaments? I already own more than I need for my little {pink} tree thanks to my local thrift shops, but I can't help but comb my favorite Etsy shops for new-old-finds each year. I've saved what feels like a zillion shops with ornaments and decor the past few weeks, and thought it would be fun to share them with those on the hunt for festive and sustainable adornments of their own! Find my top collections below linked with our Etsy affiliate links ... Read More
Where To Buy Eco Friendly Gift Wrap
Once of my favorite ways to level up holiday gifts is with beautiful wrapping paper. Ribbons, bows, tags, you name the accessory and I love to pop it on. I want my gift box to be a gift in itself! So you can imagine my disappointment upon learning that most wrapping paper and gift embellishments aren't up to my sustainability standards. In fact, you probably saw a couple years ago when articles started circulating claiming that wrapping paper isn't recyclable. (The truth is, it depends where you ... Read More
Sustainable Lifestyle Gift Guide: Neutral Artisan Home Decor
I am a color lover through and through, but I lived in Los Angeles long enough to appreciate a well-designed minimalist home with neutral decor (take this Venice Beach bungalow, for example), especially if it's got a few desert touches. While we've focused a lot on conscious maximalism, I do love the warmth and texture that neutrals (done right) can bring. Some of my favorite ethical home decor shops offer unique artisan finds for lovers of white-tan-beige layers, so our first sustainable ... Read More
