Of Houses and Trees

Nothing like the changing of leaves and the dropping of temperatures that makes you want to cozy up inside and create some DIY fall decor. Am I right?

Normally I'm not on the ball enough to participate in home decor challenges. But when The Collection Vintage over on YouTube proposed a home challenge that consisted of creating three vignettes featuring budget fall decor, I was like - I may actually be able to do that... and I'm a-gonna do it in conjunction with creating some DIY fall decor!

You know those beautiful interior design mood boards you see on Pinterest? Or on the Instagram accounts of super stylish designers?

Ever wish you could make one for your own home, but without having to learn how to use programs like Photoshop or online tools like Canva?

Well, you're in luck!

I'm going to teach you the easiest way to create a mood board for interior design and decor.

Raise your hand if you love thrifted and antique home decor!

If you raised both hands, then you've come to the right place.

Because I'm about to give you a tour of some of my favourite antique and thrifted home decor items that I own.

Most of these beauties have followed me from previous houses. Though I think our sustainable home is where they fit best since we've got kind of a minimalist meets rustic home decor style going on.

You know those images on Pinterest and Instagram featuring homes with stunning displays of woven basket wall decor? Wish you could create something similar in your home, but aren't sure where to start?

Start here!

I wanted to make it super simple for anyone out there drooling over photos of basket walls to select, purchase and arrange sustainably and ethically made woven baskets - creating their very own customized basket wall decor set.

Always dreamed of starting a garden? Me too! Which is why it was one of the first projects we tackled after we moved into our sustainable home - once the snow finally melted, of course.

And though I'm not brand new to gardening and had a small one at our old house, this is the first year I feel like we have a "real" garden. My original plan was to not go overboard and plant every vegetable I could think of. But once we started building raised beds I just couldn't help myself.

Looking for eco-friendly mother's day gifts? Well, you found them!

Whether you're the treehugger in the family, or your mom is, these ten nature-inspired, green mother's day gifts are sure to delight.

I've never had to wonder where I got my love of nature.

Because my parents infused it into my childhood from the very beginning. Not that we talked about it.

It was just something we did.

Are you as passionate about helping the environment as I am? I sure hope so! Or maybe you're just starting out on your journey to full-fledged treehugger. Welcome! I hope I can help. I've gathered up ten Of Houses and Trees posts offering more than thirty green living tips in total.

As always, my hope is to inspire you to consider our beautiful planet in everything you do. If you enjoy and/or appreciate this post, please consider sharing and sending these green living tips across the globe!

I've said it before and I'll say it again and again - being green isn't about being perfect. It's about trying your best to be a little more earth conscious every single day.

Some days you'll do a great job. You'll eat only plant-based foods. Generate very little waste. Bike instead of drive. Take a shorter shower. Refuse plastic bags. Maybe even plant a tree or two.

Other days you won't do such a great job. Even as a passionate treehugger I have these days. All. The. Time.

Looking for eco-friendly mother's day gifts? Well, you found them!

Whether you're the treehugger in the family, or your mom is, these ten nature-inspired, green mother's day gifts are sure to delight.

I've never had to wonder where I got my love of nature.

Because my parents infused it into my childhood from the very beginning. Not that we talked about it.

It was just something we did.

Who says you need an office to create an office space? Once upon a time, home offices took up a lot of room with oversized desks, clunky computers and massive filing cabinets.

Thankfully, now all you really need is a laptop and an internet connection and you're good to go! Of course, not everyone can focus if they just plunk their computer down on their dining room table.

Creating a space that helps you feel peaceful and productive is the key to a successful work-at-home situation.

If you love cozy, eclectic bohemian bedroom decor, but need a little guidance in finding the perfect pieces to pull the look together - you've come to the right place! And the best part is that all the items featured below are eco-conscious and ethically made. Because if you're going to do bohemian, you better do it right. Right?

For this bedroom, I've carefully selected items from online marketplace Made Trade. Made Trade believes "we can make the world a more beautiful place by holding ourselves to a higher ethical standard."

Reclaimed barn wood. Metal pipes. Exposed wires. Edison bulbs.

Will the modern farmhouse decor style ever fall out of fashion? I sure hope not!

But even if it does, it will always be beautiful and timeless to me because I was raised on antiques and repurposed treasures.

When a home trend gets as big as modern farmhouse, you can find furniture, accessories and lighting pretty much anywhere that sells decor and design items.