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20 Summer Flowers to Plant + 5 Tips for an Eco-Friendly Garden

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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

larissaswayze September 6, 2021April 27, 2024 Sustainable Living No Comments Read more

20 Eco-Friendly Canadian Online Stores You Need To Know About

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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

larissaswayze July 2, 2021July 15, 2022 Sustainable Products 4 Comments Read more

5 of the Most Energy Efficient Dishwashers

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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.

larissaswayze June 12, 2021November 8, 2023 Sustainable Products 1 Comment Read more

Eco Friendly Decor Guide: How To Make Any Design Style More Sustainable

A collage featuring three different living rooms decorated in different interior styles - maximalism, glam and industrial.

Think eco-friendly decor only works with certain interior design styles? Think again! Here are three tips on greening ANY decor style – using maximalism, glam and industrial as examples. Sure, decor styles that lean on natural materials like bohemian, vintage finds

larissaswayze May 29, 2021July 1, 2024 Sustainable Design No Comments Read more

3 Ways to Shop Local on Etsy

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Love handmade and vintage items AND supporting local businesses? Did you know you can use Etsy to shop local? Well, you can! I am no stranger to the wonders of Etsy. I bought the majority of our home’s light fixtures on Etsy. I’ve

larissaswayze May 4, 2021February 9, 2023 Sustainable Living No Comments Read more

How To Create a Modern Boho Living Room

Love the look of boho home decor, but find it a bit too much at times? Here’s how to create a modern boho living room, which balances the funky boho vibe with clean lines and neutral colours. My Boho Bedroom Shopping

larissaswayze April 9, 2021August 1, 2024 Sustainable Design No Comments Read more

Low Maintenance Landscaping Ideas: How to Create an Easy and Eco-Friendly Yard

What are the two best things about low maintenance landscaping? It’s easy – and eco-friendly! If you live on a property that has a yard – no matter the size – consider yourself lucky. Even though a yard does require

larissaswayze March 31, 2021April 9, 2025 Sustainable Living 1 Comment Read more

5 Tips for a More Eco Friendly Laundry Routine

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Creating an eco friendly laundry routine doesn’t have to be difficult. Even small changes like switching your detergent can make an impact. Laundry is one of those everyday chores most of us do without even thinking about. Clothes, towels and

larissaswayze March 26, 2021July 28, 2024 Sustainable Living No Comments Read more

How to Hang Art with Confidence

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Need some confidence boosting tips on how to hang art? Yup. I do too. What is it about hanging art on our walls that feels so daunting? Is it that we don’t want to put holes in pristine drywall? Or

larissaswayze February 19, 2021February 23, 2022 Sustainable Design No Comments Read more

How to Green Your Walls with Sustainable Art

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What is sustainable art and where exactly do you find it? If transforming your home into an eco-conscious oasis is important to you, then you may be wondering what to hang on your walls. I’ve come up with a few

larissaswayze February 17, 2021August 23, 2023 Sustainable Design No Comments Read more
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