A Getaway for the Mind, Body and Sprit at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
The view of the lake and the Berkshires from Kripalu’s front lawn. Kripalu is many things, but really it is just one. It’s one of those rare places where you get to explore just ‘being’. Because that’s not an easy place to get to – between taking care of ourselves…
Nurmi Is Finnish for Fabulous – Thoughtfully Fabulous.
The organic cotton Aino shrug is made by folding a square fabric into a knit, so there’s no cutting, and therefore, no waste. Nurmi is a Finnish eco fashion company that makes a strictly edited line of pieces that are mostly seasonless and meant to last. Nurmi clothes and accessories…
Bring It To The People Eco Fashion Pop Up Store in SoHo, NYC
New York’s best independent fashion labels will make their collections available to the people in a collaborative pop-up shop. The Soho Lofts will transform into an exclusively curated boutique with clothing, jewelry, accessories, and swimwear from some of the most sought after and innovative designers in New York City. Located…
Aussies Create Dress Made Of Microbes From Wine
Microbe Dress. Image by Ray Scott. We all want more sustainable clothing, but how about a dress made from billions of microscopic creatures? Using Acetobacter bacteria – the kind that ferments vinegar into wine – a group of scientists from the University of Western Australia have created a dress that…
Susan Rockefeller's "Mission of Mermaids" Highlights Ocean Conservation Through Film
I know I’m not the only woman who went through a prolonged obsession with mermaids. I think any of us who grew up swimming (I was in the ocean and the pool as a baby!) and around the water were captivated by the feminine-as-fish and the myths that surround her.…
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…
Parador Resort and Spa: Costa Rica's Sustainable Jewel
Nestled high above Costa Rica’s scenic Pacific coastline, on acres upon acres of teeming-with-wildlife rainforests and adjacent to stunning Manuel Antonio Park, sits Parador Resort and Spa in Punta Quepos. It’s a sustainable jewel of a resort you must visit. I stayed at Parador for nearly four unforgettable days a few weeks…
Super-simple Vegetarian Tostadas Recipe
Keep some basic ingredients around and have a fun tostada night anytime. I’ve tried every which way, but I’m just not much of a cook. But because I like to eat, and restaurant dining isn’t really affordable every night of the week, I’ve become what my roommates call an ‘assembler.’…
Summer’s Perfect Jewelry is Edgy Cool: Enter Natalie Frigo’s Handmade Designs
The Playing Cat Cuff is made from recycled brass with white sapphires for the eyes. A simple piece that makes everyone look closer. Jewelry is especially important in the summer months; I know I just want to wear as little as possible, and most of my usual accessories sit on…
What to Drink: Memorial Day Weekend Organic Cocktails
Our latest newsletter kicked off an eco-chic Memorial Day weekend by remembering what the holiday is really all about (you can sign up here if you haven’t yet). But let’s face it: Many of us are looking forward to cutting loose and enjoying an adult beverage or two with friends and family. It’s an American…
