Who else is just a few organizing sprees away from their dream home? There are few chores as fulfilling (and as frustrating) as tidying up clutter and finding space for our various knick-knacks. (We’re looking at you, bills, blankets, and buttons.) To upgrade your home into a more eco-conscious and plastic-free space, we’re sharing organizational …
KEY TAKEAWAYS Parachute is a Venice, California-based home goods brand that sells sustainably made linens like sheets, towels, and loungewear. Their bedding comes in stylish colors and materials like linen, percale, brushed cotton, sateen, and organic cotton. I tried the percale sheets—they were cool and crisp with a lightweight feel. They held up well in …
When we sleep, our core temperature drops, so our bodies shed heat into the space around us. And depending on your bedding, this can trap heat and result in hot, sweaty sleep—which is anything but restful. For those of us who run warm overnight, consider a cooling mattress instead. (Other tips to stay cool include: wearing airy …
We’re taking sustainable and ethical shopping to the next level. Too often, we find mass-produced products lining shelves and being sold at exorbitant prices, only to fall apart after a year or two. But that doesn’t have to be the case—we have plenty of brands with high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship made right here in …
In today’s fast-paced world places a heavy emphasis on pharmaceuticals and productivity, many of us are looking for alternative modalities to keep us grounded. Whether you’re hoping to heal from past traumas or to gain confidence and unlock self-love, one of the most popular alternative therapy options is using crystals. Crystals have been valued for thousands …
Feeling fatigued or in a rut? How about overwhelmed or full of negative energy? According to some healers, the naturally beautiful and mystifying structures known to us as crystals might be able to help you out. “Healing crystals are more than just a wellness fad of the recent past.” If that sounds too New Age-y …
What’s best for keeping ourselves cool overnight? Usually, fabrics like linen, organic cotton, bamboo, and lyocell—all of which are eco-friendly! We’ve rounded up seven of our favorite cooling (sustainable) sheet sets to check out. Sleep sweat-free and beat the heat—while also supporting responsible production, sustainable practices, and fair trade companies. Our cooling mattresses guide will also help …
Now that I’m officially in my 30s, my idea of a good time is getting home at a reasonable hour, snuggling into bed, and reading until sleep overwhelms my senses. Yet, while I have enjoyed a few luxuriously comfortable hotel beds in the past, having my own plush bed has eluded me. Most notably, I’ve always struggled …
We’ve searched high and low for the safest, most eco-friendly, and VOC-free wall paints—these are our top picks. Transforming a space into a sanctuary requires healthy and thoughtful choices. The products we choose to bring into our homes make an impact on our quality of life whether we know it or not. It’s true for …
Between park picnics and backyard BBQs, outdoor blankets are a must-have. Luckily, it’s never been easier to find an upcycled picnic blanket that’s sustainable and super soft. We’ve found the best outdoor options available in the US, UK, Australia, and beyond. Some offer waterproof blankets, while others merge sleeping and picnic blankets into one. So however you …