All’s well when eating well… Maybe…
Recently, I posted this article that asks people to think a tad more about some of the day-to-day items they purchase. I mentioned that what we eat has an impact on the environment. I learned a few things from this article, in the Los Angeles Times, but mostly learned that eating healthy can be beneficial for you…
Its the small things. Start with Carbon Credits
The past few months have been pretty crazy. Across the country we are dealing with unprecedented flooding, drought, and heat waves. Climate change is very real, and its effects are incredibly scary and unpredictable. When faced with such enormous problems, it’s easy to feel powerless and hopeless. Until we tackle the root of the problem,…
Thrift Store Chair Makeover – Part 2: Mexican Blanket Reupholstery
In Part 1 of this thrift store chair makeover project, I showed you how we refinished these chairs using all natural, eco-friendly materials. Today, in Part 2 I’ll reveal the dramatic conclusion of this thrift store makeover – the reupholstery! All you need is some cute fabric and a heavy-duty staple gun. The chair frame…
Thrift Store Chair Makeover – Part 1: Stain and Seal
When I lived in New York City, I worked as an interior designer for nearly a decade. I’m still passionate about creating beautiful spaces, but I grew frustrated with the wasteful nature of the design industry. With clients these days expecting faster turnarounds, and more bang for their buck, the “fast furniture” industry is booming.…
Wait! What did I just buy??
What does it really mean to be sustainable? Most of us, when we hear the word sustainability, immediately think of the environment and being eco-friendly. The truth is that sustainability is about so much more. Fair and sustainable business practices are just as important as recycling and water conservation. I am not saying recycling and…