Sourcing cotton is typically a draining and wasteful process, needing 20,000 liters for just two pounds of cotton. With non-organic cotton sheets as the norm in many households, imagine the waste and water used for your king-sized bed alone! But there are sustainable (and even softer) alternatives: bamboo. Bamboo is grown sustainably without the use …
There’s a stage of tidying where you’re walking around with your hands full, picking up more and more as you go. There are only two ways that this ends: You find the right places to put everything, or something finally drops. This is how my mind sometimes feels, like my brain is the basin between …
Our editors have personally used and benefited from online talk therapy — these are our top choices for inclusive, affordable, and accessible care. With everything happening in the world, many of us find ourselves more stressed than ever and in need of support — we’ll be the first to admit we often feel this way. …
That big sans-serif “B” with the circle around it — it’s a logo you’ve probably seen around quite a bit. Maybe you know that only ethical businesses receive the certification. But what does that really mean? How is it decided, and by whom? After writing about B Corporations (B Corps, for short) for years, I …
Summary Nuuly is a great option for people with both sustainability and style in mind. Their clothing rental service is affordable and offers an impressive selection of size-inclusive clothing ranging from classic to trendy — and everything in between. PROS I was thrilled to find that Nuuly has inclusive sizing, up to a 5X, with a wide …
When I started taking ceramics classes in 2020, my therapist thought it would be good for me. Once you put your piece in the kiln, she said, you have to let go of the outcome. In theory, a great way to combat perfectionism. Initially, she was right. COVID-19 quarantines meant I was hand-building with clay …
Happy birthday to all our March babies! We love the beautiful aquamarine birthstone, a calming and gentle blue that evokes peace and tranquility. Since birthdays between March 1- 20 are Pisces signs, this water-inspired stone feels more than fitting for the perfect gift. What does aquamarine symbolize? Aquamarine symbolizes tranquility, serenity, and clarity. It also …
When it comes to jewelry, we find that choosing minimalist pieces is worth the investment. As fashion trends change rapidly (hello, fast fashion), fine jewelry evokes a sense of eternal style; simplicity is always in. These brands craft the very best in fine jewelry while also adhering to sustainable standards, and they all focus on ethical production …
As we’ve become more conscious about our purchases, we often wonder: Who makes the clothes we wear every day and in what kind of conditions? Documentaries like “The True Cost” shine a light on how the fast fashion industry depletes the earth’s resources and leverages labor to pass on a “cheap” cost to the end consumer. Meaning, …
Last year, I moved to Oregon in the middle of winter. Winter is a real thing in Oregon, especially for a Northern California native. It’s protracted and freezing, but most of all, it’s gray, a flat and ceaseless silver that goes on and on — enough to make even me, a lover of all things moody, pray …