Last weekend I attended a tea party with friends (yes, you read that correctly) and we got to talking about eco-friendly fashions. One of my friends was complaining that there aren't enough stylish eco-shoes out there. Clearly my pal hasn't
Having a drink has just gotten more respectable. With organic vodkas taking the stage, and recipes that include fruit high in antioxidants and fiber, happy hour can almost be salubrious.Three brands to know about: Square One VodkaMade from organic rye
Keep your party glowing late into the night with these rechargeable LED bowls and vases. They look sexy, and guests can find their way to the asparagus and wasabi mayonnaise dip without killing the mood. Each bowl and vase offers
Bamboo furniture is basking in the green spotlight, but you may not be aware that this rapidly-renewable resource is a major summer hit when it comes to dinner ware as well. At Branch Home, you'll find bamboo utensils, bowls, plates
When it comes to treating myself well, let's just say it's taken time, but I now consider myself an expert in the art of self-care. My focus covers the insides and outsides; spirit and body; brain and brawn. I take
There are two types of recycling. There's the kind where the useless is magically transformed back into the useful - and with perfect 20/20 hindsight, we all like to think that given enough time, we could have thought of that.
Just the other day at the office water cooler (no, really), I overheard a few über chic ladies gushing over a maxi dress they found online. How timely, considering that I had already decided to bring you one of my
And not a day too late.We've seen all kinds of stuff made from recycled trash. Some of it, very cool. Some of it, well, never mind. We love the idea of reusing, but the end result definitely needs a little
As easy and cheap as brands like IKEA may be, I'm just not that kind of gal. I'm the one who heads straight for the antique shops and flea markets, searching for the exact look and feel I've dreamed up
Answer: your clothes.EcoSalon wants you to air your laundry. In some parts of the world, people routinely hang their laundry out to dry instead of using electric or gas dryers. And I'm not talking about the developing world. It is
Going eco-friendly...doesn't that cost extra?"Tired of hearing that line? So are we. So let's bury this assumption once and for all! Here's how to save a ton of cash.1. Change to Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs. LED lightbulbs will be greener, but
Luxury is elusive. We seek it, but it is never quite realized. It is a practice.What better way to practice luxury than to drape yourself in ultra luxe fabrics like the trademark cashmere and long-fiber hemp blend of Viridis Luxe.
The less optimistic among us love to point out that "green" is a trend, and, like all trends, that it will fade with time. I proudly say that I'm not green because it's trendy, but because it's who I am.
I have a friend who swears that dark cherry juice with cacao powder will enhance your mood, and though I can't vouch for the L-tryptohan (a serotonin producer) he claims this combo contains, I can tell you it's a blend
When a client said she wanted to do Swedish fabrics in the bedrooms of her remodeled vacation house in Tahoe, I went searching for sources other than IKEA for textiles that could translate into gorgeous bedding. While I think some
You never know whom you might run into at the yoga studio these days. My recent move to the West Coast brought me into constant contact with yoga fiends. I quickly learned that I needed to step it up in
Who doesn't love a baby? Even if you're pre-procreation or just undecided in the "bringing a human into the world" department, it's hard to resist the soft skin and fresh smell of a little bundle. When my sister-in-law gave birth
My treasured, vintage wooden picnic basket will be packed with a conscience on Friday as my family heads to our annual Fourth of July celebration in downtown Sonoma. Instead of the ubiquitous plastic ware and paper plates that end up
Dallin Chase designer Jason Cauchi dares to be extraordinary, but misses by just a mark in our book. The young talent's brilliant dress-only collection includes fabrics like cotton chambray and sporty mesh jersey, but it lacks the use of such
I've been fully vegetarian for the past few years, and on-and-off for at least a decade, and although there's been much more awareness about meat-free sources of protein, one question I get a lot is "How do you get enough
