Sustainability
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Where to Find Fair Trade Home Decor & Furniture in Canada & the USA
There are Many Places to Shop for Fair Trade Home Decor & Furniture Thankfully, there is an ever-growing demand for fair trade home decor and furniture shops within Canada and the USA. Shoppers (just like you!) want to furnish, decorate, and cozy-up their homes with luxury pieces that are fair trade, ethical, handmade, or sustainably…
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Rothy’s Sustainable Shoe Review + Discount Code & NEW Stella McCartney Bag!
From Waterbottles, to Chic, Flexible Flats. When I originally purchased my Rothy’s, I searched all over for a discount code. As you may already know, the recycled-material shoe company doesn’t ‘do‘ sales. However, they do occasionally offer discount promos, such as for teachers. Additionally, each Rothy’s purchase comes with a discount coupon that can be…
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Niagara On The Lake: Visiting Ontario’s Wine-Country to Support Local Farmers
Supporting Local Businesses (and Farmers) has always been important to us. But during this world-wide pandemic, it was critical now more than ever before. Niagara On The Lake is the ideal Ontario getaway that blends old-world charm and the coziness of cottage-country with modern-day luxuries. If you’re looking to shop local, think outside of Toronto!…
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My First Alexandra K. Luxury Vegan Handbag
Why I love Alexandra K’s Ethical Bags. Handmade in Poland and featuring an elegant “cruelty-free” badge, Alexandra K.’s gorgeous luxury vegan handbag designs have been on my wishlist for years. Her eye-catching bags with noticeable attention to detail are coveted by fashion-forward vegans across the globe. But the brand doesn’t stop there: they are also…
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Elegant, Casual Summer Packing List: Sustainable + Ethical Capsule Wardrobe
A Packing List for Elegant, Casual Styles that Will Keep You Cool from a Staycation to the Cottage. As things slowly begin to reopen and we are allowed to venture outside of our homes, many of us (myself included!) are itching to travel… anywhere! This practical summer/warm-weather packing list is my go-to. And, if you’re…
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Luxurious, Ethically-made Vegan Boots by Taylor + Thomas
Your Hunt for Designer-Quality, Ethically-Made Vegan Boots is Over. When it comes to cruelty-free accessories, the number one question people have for me is: Where can I buy vegan shoes? Or, more specifically: where the heck can I find designer-quality ethically-made vegan boots. (In this article, when I refer to “ethically-made,” I mean that the…
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Earth Friendly Gift Ideas to Spoil Your Mum with this Mother’s Days
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas that are Equally Thoughtful, Beautiful, and Eco-Concious. Find the perfect thing to spoil her this Mothery’s Day. From the Jetsetter to the Spa-at-Home type, I’ve sourced mom-approved products from sustainable-focused brands that she’s sure to covet. This post contains links to shops that I regularly support and am affiliated with. Read…
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Found: The ‘Forever’ Black Turtleneck by Eileen Fisher
The Perfect Sustainable Turtleneck That You’ll Wear Forever Eileen Fisher may not have the sexy media campaigns of other sustainable fashion brands that I love (hellllooo Reformation and Stella McCartney!)… But what Eileen Fisher may lack in media presence, she makes up for, in heaps, with industry clout. She was one of the first American…
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Chic & Cozy & Working From Home (ft. Sustainable Pieces I Love)
Just Another Neutral Outfit that I Love… Don’t you love it when things just come together out of the blue? Especially in your closet? Today I’m sharing a peek at the sustainable, neutral outfit combo I’ve been wearing non-stop! Many of you know that I work from home (I’m a designer and programmer by day).…
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How to Pack a Capsule Travel Wardrobe (Life-Changing)
Pack Like a Minimalist, Dress like a Maximalist. PS: These tips also apply for building and maintaining a capsule wardrobe year-round. If you are new to the concept of capsule wardrobes, let me start by saying that I’m a proud outfit-repeater. The pieces I choose are highly reusable. And I tend to do a lot…
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The Gift of Sound: LSTN Headphones Do Good & Look Incredible
Imagine a World Without Voices, Music, or Sound of Any Kind. Hearing loss is a reality to many, but helping those in need is easier than you may think! Not all of us are born with the gift of hearing. And if you don’t happen to have the money to invest in hearing aids, that…
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The Vegan Girl’s Guide to Sustainable Sweaters: 2019
Where to Buy Stylish Vegan Sweaters, That Are Made With Sustainable Practices Listen, I know it can be difficult to track down cute vegan sweaters that aren’t made of cheap acrylic. This winter, I’m rounding up some of the most gorgeous, cozy, eco-concious vegan sweaters so that you won’t have to! Good quality vegan sweaters…