Being big fans of bold and inspiring interiors with a conscious maximalist twist, we are always looking for ethical home goods that have stories behind them, whether it's living room decor or artwork to adorn own walls, and of course to gift (and to prove just how beautiful ethical goods can be!). I remember when I first started blogging about sustainable living, I had only two or three home decor shops to pull from, and most weren't really my style, just as close as I could get (and way out of ... Read More
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Love Anthropologie Home Décor? Try These Ethical & Sustainable Alternatives
If you've come across this post while searching for sustainable alternatives to Anthropologie, you probably already know why they are a problematic company (as well as Urban Outfitters, which owns Anthro, Free People, BHLDN, and Terrain. Ugh.). From their abysmal rating on Goodonyou to claims of racial profiling in stores (and racism in the workplace) to lack of transparency in production and their CEO's disconcerting political donations, to finally straight up ripping off independent artists ... Read More
How To Decorate Like A Conscious Maximalist
Did you check out our introduction to conscious maximalism? There we covered all things conscious maximalist fashion but I've been secretly even more excited about this post because home decor is my favorite topic. While what we're calling it is new, we've actually shared many sustainable decor ideas inspired by conscious maximalism in the past, like our favorite artisan boutiques to shop online and our guide to ethically made rugs, so be sure to reference those if you're into this layered, ... Read More
12 Expertly Curated Online Boutiques for Sustainable Home Decor
When I started blogging about green living and sustainable home decor back in 2015, it felt like I was always linking to the same five shops. There were plenty of options, but you really had to dig to find them. Reflecting on that time reminds me that while things seem to be moving at an imperceptible pace (and sometimes completely backwards, thanks, prez) in terms of society's dedication to sustainability, they truly are moving. Still, anyone new to sustainable living will soon find how much ... Read More
Eco Studio Tour: Zuahaza Artisan Workshop in Colombia
Did you check out our very first eco studio tour with Colombian textile brand Zuahaza? Founder Tatiana told us all about how she started an ethical home decor brand in Bogotá last fall. Now, she works from their office HQ, dreaming, designing, and testing product, before heading off to the workspace of her artisan partners in the town of Charalá. Keep reading for a peek into their process Photos by Ali Campbell. From the very beginning of Zuahaza, one of the main values was to create not ... Read More
Sustainable Home Decor for Every Style: A Timeless Take on the Artisan Home Trend
"Trend" is kind of a dirty word in green living and ethical shopping circles. It represents something fleeting, which contradicts our desire to buy those things that are important and are made to last, and less of them, instead. As a creative and a lover of design (Pinterest is still my favorite way to peruse the internet), I think I'll always get at least a little caught up on trends. But not all of them are totally fleeting, and not all of them are totally useless as far as finding things I ... Read More