Do Good, Look Great, with Roozt's Perfect (Green) Summer Must-Haves
Guest post by Amy Rasplicka. Roozt.com is on a mission to find the coolest, sexiest cause-related brands with the most inspiring stories attached. In a phrase, we are “bringing sexy back to giving back”. Below are a few of our favorite eco-friendly brands perfect for your summer getaway. Save some…
Ode to My Garden: Spring!
Wild roses that grow along one of my fences. Over the last two weeks, I have spent 30+ hours in my garden, which is located on a small lot behind my house in my town of South Norwalk, Connecticut. I have push-mowed my lawn (which gets smaller every year as…
Sculptor Maria Moyer Shows Some Love for Plankton (Yes, Plankton!) in Her West Elm Collection
Maria Moyer is a sculptor and communications strategist with an eye for the ignored. Most recently, she has turned her gaze to plankton, the microscopic ocean plants that are part of the foundation of the food chain. I’m loving her collection for the home retailer west elm, and was curious…
Robin Wilson's New Healthy Home Bedding Collection Now in Bed, Bath & Beyond
Robin Wilson, previously featured as part of our Heroines for the Planet series, is one of our favorite healthy home experts. The interior decorator, with notable clients such as the Clintons and Kennedys, has shared plenty of tips with us on ways we can all make our homes healthier. (Robin was even kind enough to give…
7 Beautiful Spring Quilts For Warmer Temps (but Still Cozy Nights)
As we say goodbye to winter and welcome the new season with al fresco cocktails, spring cleaning, woolens storage, and a new eye towards our sandals, don’t leave your bedroom out. Usually around the same time that I put my sweaters in their zip-up bags that slide under my bed…
DIY Removable and Reusable Wallcovering: A Renter's Dream
I’m sort of obsessed with the entryway to my modestly sized Brooklyn apartment. Sure, it’s pretty small, but there are so many good things about it — a high ceiling and two large closets among them. There’s just one thing that has really bugged me about my entryway since the…
Chloe Coscarelli's Top Ten Vegan Alternatives From Her New Cookbook
The last time I chatted with Chloe Coscarelli, her just-published cookbook was in the works, but she couldn’t divulge any of the delicious vegan recipes she was working on. But now that Chloe’s Kitchen — a must-have cookbook filled with simple and flavorful vegan recipes — is out, she can! Even if you don’t…
Party Planner Extraordinaire Brian Worley's Girl's-Only Valentine's Day Fiesta
Ed Note: Brian Worley, an LA-based party planner who was most recently featured in People Magazine, and he’s shared some of his great ideas with Eco Chick (see below)! For the girls who want to celebrate Valentine’s Day with their friends and have a fun night in, I have included…
My New Year's Intentions for 2012 and Beyond
In seeming contrast to so many writers and thought-leaders who think that New Year’s Resolutions are pointless exercises in torturing oneself, I find setting intentions for the year to be inspiring. I love all opportunities to fine-tune and rethink, to refine and change course, to challenge myself and my goals…
Examine Your Foodprint: Resolve to Waste Less in 2012
Sometimes someone’s words really stick with you, whether it be a card, a conversation, a piece of sage advice, or even a tweet. A message that strikes a chord is rare in a time when there’s no shortage of opinions and no shortage of mediums with which to share them.…
