When I was in college I had a friend who had like 50 purses. I never actually counted them, but every time she went home for the weekend she came back with a new bag. And these were high-end, spend your whole paycheck kind of bags. This was wild to me because I was still […]
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Waking up this morning to the crisp fall air makes me want to transition to all things autumn. While I don’t stand in line for a pumpkin spice latte, I do enjoy aligning my home to the outdoors. I live in a climate with four very distinct seasons and, while I love it, it also
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When my daughter was about three years old we drove past a factory pumping a white plume of smoke out a chimney stack. “Look, a cloud factory!” she called out so sweetly. “No, my darling, that’s just air pollution,” I replied. Ok, not really. She did think it was a cloud factory, but I didn’t
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Did you know the average person spends 4 hours grooming themselves every week? I’ll be honest, my 2020 work-from-home routine was about a tenth of that. But now that I’m back to seeing actual people, it’s more accurate. Showers, skin care, shaving, cosmetics, haircare… it all adds up! If you’re spending lots of time making
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You’ve heard the hype and know we’re big fans of bamboo for just about everything. Bamboo can be made into a variety of materials and can replace everything from paper to steel. But is bamboo really sustainable? The short answer is yes, if the materials are sourced responsibly and produced with the full lifecycle of
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You’re aware by now that bamboo is an incredibly sustainable crop. It grows quickly without fertilizers, regenerates itself, and absorbs an amazing amount of carbon from the atmosphere. But have you ever considered where bamboo comes from and who manages bamboo harvest and production? The $53 billion bamboo industry is supported by many small, rural
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If you’ve been around for a while, you know how we feel about single-use plastic (just say no). Plastic straws are on the top 10 list of items most found on beaches and in waterways. During a five-year documented beach clean-up, almost 7.5 million plastic straws were collected from U.S. shorelines. So, what’s an eco-friendly
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If you’re anything like me you probably have endless uses for trays and platters. A quick look at Pinterest will show you how you can use a bamboo tray to create a spa-like master bathroom, a sustainably styled kitchen, or a functional design for your ottoman so you never have to search for remotes again.
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Plus 10 Easy Swaps to Make Like us, you’re probably pretty excited about seeing more eco-friendly products in the market. We love finding new bamboo products across the shelves because bamboo is such a renewable resource. It’s more sustainable, incredibly versatile, and a great alternative to plastic, cotton, wood, and even steel. But with so
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When you think of rest and relaxation, what comes to mind? Maybe a warm breeze on your skin, a cool drink, a view of unspoiled mountain tops or endless oceans? But what do you hear? Probably a slower, soothing sound inspired by nature. Wouldn’t you love to capture a feeling of peace and calm in
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