Ever since reading Living Green, I’ve been much more focused on trying to eliminate harmful chemicals from my life, especially in the area of makeup and body products. As the author pointed out, skin is the body’s largest organ, and why put something on your skin that you wouldn’t want to eat or can’t […]

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Now that the days are starting to get warmer around here and I want to spend all of my time outside, I’m coveting this killer halterneck hoodie style by dressedbydanni. This sexy top is easily adaptable for daytime or for going out at night.
Each one is made to order, so you can get it in […]

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My old co-worker Erin recently got in touch with me to get some feedback on an Etsy shop she’s helping her friend set up.
I went to check it out and immediately fell in love with the enchanting artwork! Erin’s friend is self-taught painter and printmaker Mariann Johansen-Ellis who creates whimsical pieces inspired by childhood. […]

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I realize I haven’t been posting very much lately. I’ve been busy with my new job and it’s that wonderful time of year here in New Orleans where the weather has warmed up but it’s not stupidly hot yet and all I want to do everyday is sit outside and read. And make […]

New Orleans, Sustainable Living, Blogs We Love | 2 Comments »

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I’m participating in a 2 day only Go Green Sale with some like-minded Etsy shops who feature recycled materials predominantly in their work. There are six shops participating, including my own shop, dismantled. The sale runs this Sunday and Monday, March 16 & 17 and each shop […]

Etsy Finds, Recycled Goods | 4 Comments »

I just finished reading Living Green: A Practical Guide to Simple Sustainability. I found out about this book and ordered it through PaperBackSwap, and in a lot of ways it wasn’t exactly what I expected. (But in a good way.)
For one thing, the book focused on the benefits of living naturally and sustainably […]

Sustainable Living, Book Reviews | 9 Comments »

Last year, writer Mark Ontkush argued for a Black Google site. Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) monitors, which account for 25% of the world’s computer monitors, use more electrical wattage on white display than on an all black display (comparably, 74 watts versus 59 watts). By a major website such as Google changing a […]

Blogs We Love, Eco-Friendly Services | 2 Comments »

Since I was young, I’ve always had a love of gemstones and minerals. It’s not unusual for me to come come with a couple of rocks in my pockets from a hike I took that morning. Much of this probably stems from my mother’s love and study of stones, as well. Her […]

Etsy Finds, Jewelry | 2 Comments »

I’m absolutely smitten with these gorgeous mixed media art pieces and handmade cards by UK-based textile artist Helen of hmsdesign.
I love how she incorporates elements like stones and seashells picked up during beachcombing excursions with hand stitching on recycled paper bases. The look is so earthy and organic but at the same time rich […]

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