Video: Heritage Donegal Tweed from Molloy and Sons
Molloy & Sons: Heritage Tweed on Nowness.com. This video is incredibly beautiful; I’ve been wanting to visit Ireland for years now, but this would most certainly be a wonderful reason to go – to check out authentic Donegal tweed. I would love a menswear-style vest with a satin lining and…
5 Ways to Reduce Your Chemical Exposure Before You Even Think About Getting Pregnant
Image courtesy Flickr User Trocaire. I have never been pregnant and I do not have any children. I do, however, plan on being pregnant one day (but not anytime soon!). So you might be curious why I think I’m entitled to share pre-pregnancy tips with you. It’s pretty simple:…
Beautiful BKR Glass Water Bottles: Well Designed and Just Right
Finding the right water bottle is a little bit like a Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Some bottles are too big, some are too small, some are made from the wrong materials, or the drink opening is the wrong shape for drinking from while working out, or too small to…
Digby and Iona: Handmade Jewelry with a Whimsical Touch
Aaron Ruff, the designer behind Digby & Iona, in his Brooklyn studio. It’s rare that I obsess over jewelry; I am lucky enough to have inherited all my grandma’s and great-grandma’s necklaces, rings, hatpins, brooches and bracelets, pieces from 1880-1980, and rarely find anything that’s as interesting or beautiful as…
Heroines for the Planet: Robin Wilson, Designer of Healthy Homes with Heart
Robin Wilson is a nationally recognized eco-friendly interior designer; her client roster includes the Kennedys and the Clintons , who have both had Robin create gorgeous, green spaces for their families. Admittedly, I have a personal affinity for Robin: Several years back, when I was first trying to break into…
Jane's Flower Oil: Handmixed Loveliness for What Ails You from the Owner of Grace Heaven Salon
Jane Webb runs the supergreen hair salon Grace Heaven in the East Village of Manhattan (or by appointment in LA), and I see her regularly to keep my crazy-curly tresses red and glowing. She uses only the most natural and toxin-free colors and hair products, and she’s extremely serious about…
Rootstalk Festival Generates Funds to Stop Oregon Wolf Killing
If there’s something that drives me totally crazy, it’s predator-killing. I believe that wolves, sharks, bears, mountain lions and other creatures that can eat us have the right to exist, even if they can be scary and maybe even devour our house cats (which is a huge bummer), or eat…
Kristen Bell and The Nature Conservancy Parter with Neutrogena Naturals to Advocate for Water Protection
(credit – Nature Conservancy site) 1 pair of jeans is the equivalent of 2,000 gallons of water. 1 glass of beer is the equivalent of 20 gallons of water. 1 steak is the equivalent of 1,000 gallons of water. If those statistics don’t put things into perspective for us I…
Advice from an (almost) adult ~ Surround Yourself With Positivity
This might sound like a simple rule, maybe even silly, but it’s one of the most important ways to ensure your long-term happiness. (It’s always better to discuss happiness as long term, an ongoing achievement, not as fleeting.) To make sure that even when the blues bite you’ll come out…
BYO People Towel: Chic Japanese Style Hand Towel Saves Trees
Guest Post by: Imperfectly Green It might have started with the cult-like obsession with Anya Hindmarch’s “I’m Not A Plastic Bag” canvas tote spotted on Keira Knightly’s arm, but reusable shopping bags are not the only BYO (bring your own!) garbage-reducer out there. Along with aluminum and stainless steel water…
