Have the lockdowns got you singing the blues? An eco friendly houseboat may be just the solution you need! By Chere Di Boscio Coronavirus quarantines have done much physical, economic and psychological damage to billions. As a result of…
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You can easily buy or DIY these macrame home decor ideas! By Chere Di Boscio For some, macrame may still represent all things hip and groovy from the 1970s. Images of hippy crash pads and Emmanuelle style peacock chairs…
Want to save money by basically doing nothing? Follow these ways to get a more energy efficient kitchen! By Nick Miles The kitchen is one area in the home where we use a lot of energy, and unfortunately many…
Decorating with plants is cheap, easy, and eco-friendly. Here are 15 great ideas to inspire you! By Diane Small There’s just something about plants that we cannot resist. Our primal connection to nature draws us to them. We long…
It’s easy to give your home an eco friendly interior design makeover with these quick tips! By Jody McCutcheon They say it’s what’s inside that counts. In terms of your home, when said interior consists of sustainable options, all…
The PETA Vegan Homeware Awards winners have been announced….and we’re pretty impressed! By Lora O’Brien Veganism is on the rise, but it’s not just about what’s on our plate or the clothes that we wear, it’s about what’s in…
These 20 ways to upcycle Mason jars will bring a touch of country chic to any home By Lora O’Brien They’ve been around for over a century, but I think it’s fair to say that the Mason jar has…
More people are wondering how to have a more natural lawn. Here are a few tips to get you started! By Sarah Lawson For most people, a lot of effort, thought and money goes into creating the perfect yard.…
Love Island got it right. Now get some sustainable patio decor for your own garden! By Diane Small If, like me, you’ve been glued to the set, watching Love Island (yes, it’s my guilty pleasure!) then you may also…
There’s no doubt that living off grid is eco-friendly. But is it really a practical solution for most of us? By Chere Di Boscio A few years ago, I decided it was time to leave the big city –…
Living in a small space? These decluttering tips will make it feel bigger – and better! By Diane Small For most, living in any big American or European city means living in a small space. Space is at such…
Learning how to greenify your home makes a hugely positive impact on your health – and the planet’s! By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Sure, you’ve started thrifting to greenify your wardrobe. And you’ve probably been using organic and natural beauty…
These recycled DIY decor ideas for your home are easy to do, and turn trash into treasure! By Diane Small As the saying goes: one woman’s trash is another woman’s treasure, and never is that truer than when it…
Why buy anything plastic when you can easily achieve these plastic free Christmas decoration ideas yourself? By Diane Small Oh, the garbage horror of Christmas! We generate so much rubbish over the holiday season, it’s genuinely heartbreaking. First up,…
Is it time to give your bathroom a makeover? Here’s how to do it as sustainably as possible By Diane Small I don’t know about you, but I love spending time in the bathroom. And not for any disgusting…
The Farm in San Francisco by Feldman Architecture is a wonderful example of how old homes can be transformed into ecological masterpieces By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi When most people think about ‘sustainable architecture‘, the first thing that comes to…
Love decorating your home, but hate buying more stuff? These recycled home decor accessories can be incorporated into your interiors guilt free! By Diane Small Recycled home decor accessories used to be something that maybe a creative student might…
By Arwa Lodhi We’ve long admired the glamorous ‘zero waste‘ home guru and blogger, Bea Johnson, who lives by five simple rules that fuel her zero waste lifestyle: Refuse what you do not need Reduce what you do need;…
By Diane Small Calling all interior design trend fiends: The House & Garden Festival is returning to Olympia London from Wednesday 19th until Sunday 23rd June where dozens of the nation’s top specialists will be on hand to talk…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Whether its the beauty of a still lake, the feeling of a campfire at night, or the firey hues of autumnal leaves, the Echo House aims to encapsulate them all, somehow. This naturalistic abode is…
By Jody McCutcheon As a child, I loved visiting my grandparents’ farm. The barn in particular held me in total thrall: it was a place that smelled of oil and machinery, which to this day I associate with the…
By Arwa Lodhi Every little thing you can do for the environment makes a difference, and this applies to work as well as at home. Whether you own a company and want to create an eco-friendlier environment for your…
Architecture gets eco with these houses that can help fight climate change By Diane Small Here’s a shocking fact for you: private homes are estimated to be responsible for about one fifth to one fourth of global carbon dioxide…