The sustainable fashion industry has been trying to make greener products for years. But what exactly does “greener” mean? With the new Sustainability Facts Label – now we’ll know. Recently launched by sustainable footwear and accessories brand, Nisolo, the Sustainability
Tips for Helping Your Indoor Plants Thrive Through Winter
Wondering how to best care for your indoor plants in winter? Here are some tips on not just caring for them – but ensuring they thrive! Every plant has a season of growing and a season of rest, and winter
How to Make a Simple DIY Paper Garland from Old Book Pages
This DIY paper garland is both simple and beautiful. Plus, it repurposes old book pages – making it eco-conscious too! One of my favourite DIYs on Of Houses and Trees are the book page paper orbs I made several years
10 Unique Gift Ideas for Baby – That Are Eco-Friendly Too!
Looking for something special to give to the new little one in your life? Check out these 10 eco-friendly and unique gift ideas for baby. I have a new baby niece! In case you’re counting, that’s seven nieces and four
8 Sustainable Gift Ideas for a Green and Happy Holiday Season
This year, give your loved ones gifts that are both thoughtful and kind to the planet. Check out these eight sustainable gift ideas for everyone on your list. If you’re looking to shop more sustainably this year – good for
5 Free Virtual Design Tools to Help You Plan and Decorate Your Home
Thinking of renovating or redecorating your home? Before you begin, check out these five online virtual design tools. And the best part is they’re totally free! Have a hard time picturing what you want you home to look like? Sure,
15 Eco-Conscious Clothing Brands for Babies and Kids
These fifteen sustainable kid’s clothing brands know that the little treehuggers of the planet deserve to wear eco-conscious, ethically-made threads! Buying secondhand is probably the number one most sustainable thing you can do when it comes to outfitting your littles. (And
20 Summer Flowers to Plant + 5 Tips for an Eco-Friendly Garden
No matter what time of year it is, it’s always nice to think about the types of summer flowers to plant in your eco friendly garden. Where I live, summer is winding down. Even though I’m in the midst of
20 Eco-Friendly Canadian Online Stores You Need To Know About
Need sustainable clothing, home decor, beauty products and more? Look no further than these twenty eco-friendly Canadian online stores! Oh, Canada. Place of oceans, forests, rivers, glaciers. Lakes, prairies, tundras, mountains. Home to people from cultures as diverse as our
5 of the Most Energy Efficient Dishwashers
An energy efficient dishwasher needs to balance reduced energy consumption with water conservation – and here are five dishwashers that do just that! Welcome to the second post in my most energy efficient appliances series – the energy efficient dishwasher.