Working from home? Wish you were more comfortable? Check out these small home office ideas! By Diane Small For better or for worse, most of us are now working from home. While we may miss hanging out and forming…
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These upcycling ideas for nightstands turn unwanted goods into something truly useful By Chere Di Boscio Sure, you’re bedroom is eco-friendly. You’ve got sustainable bed sheets. You use long-life light bulbs. You’ve bought a mattress that’s free of nasty…
Love clean interior design? Follow these easy steps to modernist interiors, and you’ll have it! By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Mid-century modernism has been in style for decades. It’s typically characterised by clean, simple lines, honest use of materials, and…
What would it be like to plan and live in an eco community? We asked the man behind Desa Alam Indah, a.k.a. the Eco Village Bali, to share his experience By Kurt Beckman In the dawn of 2015, we…
We asked the experts for the best interior design styles for each zodiac sign. Would you agree with what they say? By Diane Small There can be little doubt that astrology has remained wildly popular over the centuries. Our…
Bathroom need an upgrade, but on a budget? Try these upcycled bathroom storage ideas! By Chere Di Boscio Bathroom storage is an issue for most of us. Whether it’s cosmetics, towels or grooming products, it seems we always either…
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…
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…