Pinon Pine
Photo by Amaling, Wikicommons Years ago when we were driving through the sacred lands of the Hopi tribe in northeast Arizona, we thought we spotted a shape-shifter; As we sped by along the quiet...
View ArticleTime for Tea
Tea is for more than just sipping. This healthy leaf, from the Camellia sinensis plant, can be tucked into a dessert, blended into your favorite scrub or featured in an innovative spa treatment. Here,...
View ArticleGold Stars
Brass and amber tones cast a golden glow on the home front on serving trays, lighting and even recycled barware Gold Nugget The elegant Brass Plant Mister from Chicago-based Jayson Home brightens up...
View ArticleLight Up Your Life!
Seven new lighting options to brighten up just about any room Curve Ball London-based industrial designer Sebastian Bergne conceived the futuristic Curl Lamp. Outfitted with an LED light and die-cast...
View ArticleHappy Year of the Lucky, Lovable Lamb!
Celebrate the Year of the Lamb with these life-affirming, lamb-inspired products that are eco-friendly, ethically produced, artisan made, vintage or any combination of those things. There’s just...
View ArticleActress Alysia Reiner Revels In All Things Sustainable
Orange is the New Black star Alysia Reiner talks about why mindfulness, meditation and yes, organic bedding and reclaimed furniture, are important to her Reiner with husband David Alan Basche and their...
View ArticleDeclutter to Create A Zen Home
Expert advice on how to declutter, organize and create a serene home When you take a deep breath after walking into an airy hotel room, replete with all-white furnishings and only the sparest number of...
View ArticleMother’s Day Gifts From Ten Thousand Villages
Finding an original and meaningful gift can be difficult on Mother’s Day. For something that does both, try a beautiful hand-crafted item from Ten Thousand Villages, an online store that brings...
View ArticleCreate Your Home Sanctuary
Whether you want a room for inspiration, meditation or relaxation, these expert tips will help you carve out a haven in your home. Earth’s Color Collection from Colorhouse Paint lends a calming quality...
View ArticleSpring Eco-Cleaning Solutions
Handy new spring eco-cleaning solutions to help your home sparkle ZABADA MICROFIBER CLOTHS These may just be some of the best cleaning cloths ever. They remove 99 percent of dirt and harmful bacteria...
View ArticleTips for Designing an Eco Friendly Bathroom
A sustainable tile company transforms an ordinary space into a resort-inspired, eco friendly bathroom, with tips on how to get the look. Fireclay Tiles in Tusk, Mint and Rainy Day, pattern in Ogee Drop...
View ArticleFarm to Vegan with Gene Baur
Photo courtesy of Farm Sanctuary “This book is a how-to,” says Gene Baur, right, co-founder of Farm Sanctuary, a haven for rescued farm animals in upstate New York and California, and author of Living...
View ArticleMaterial World: Cork Designs for Home Decor
From cork wallpaper to yoga mats, the renewable material makes a big design statement this summer Take Cover Create a rustic guest room or entryway with Hartmann & Forbes cork wallcoverings in two...
View Article5 Feng Shui Elements for Balancing Your Home
Many people are familiar with the basic tenets of Feng Shui: make your entryway enticing, remove clutter and position your desk in a “power position.” Looking deeper, however, it is easy to get lost in...
View ArticleCozy Up With Organic Cotton
Sleep is important. It restores your energy and rejuvenates you for the day to come. Adequate sleep is an essential part of overall health and wellness. Proper sleeping habits can even lower stress,...
View ArticleJoy Bauer’s New Nourish Snacks
The Today Show’s Joy Bauer satisfies our craving for healthy snacks “I’m a foodie and I love to cook,” says Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, which is no surprise to anyone who tunes in to the Today Show, where she...
View Article5 Top Organic Breakfast Cereals
There’s no time like now to bring us back to the value of a healthy breakfast. Here are some of our favorite organic breakfast cereals Erewhon Organic Corn Flakes Made with organic, non-GMO,...
View ArticleGlobal Entry: Handmade Goods From Around the World
From hand-painted pillows to serving bowls crafted from non-productive olive trees, a celebration of artisan-made finds from around the globe Strike Gold Handmade in Peru, this Peruvian artisan mirror...
View ArticleJoy Bauer’s New Nourish Snacks
The Today Show’s Joy Bauer satisfies our craving for healthy snacks “I’m a foodie and I love to cook,” says Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, which is no surprise to anyone who tunes in to the Today Show, where she...
View Article5 of the Best Organic Breakfast Cereals
Back to School Breakfast There’s no time like now to bring us back to the value of a healthy breakfast. Erewhon Organic Corn Flakes Made with organic, non-GMO, gluten-free corn that is toasted with a...
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