Of Houses and Trees

Sustainable Design, Sustainable Living, Sustainable Eating, Sustainable Everything

Of Houses and Trees

Menu

  • Sustainable Design
  • Sustainable Living
  • Sustainable Eating
  • Sustainable Products
  • Sustainable DIYs
  • About
    • Contact
    • Work With Me
Green Your Home AND Save Money

Green Your Home AND Save Money

October 22, 2017July 22, 2019Sustainable Living
Outdoor Home Staging Tips + Our House in the Trees Update

Outdoor Home Staging Tips + Our House in the Trees Update

October 15, 2017January 24, 2019Sustainable Design
Eco-Friendly Lighting and Accessories

Eco-Friendly Lighting and Accessories

October 8, 2017December 4, 2018Sustainable Design, Sustainable Products
5 Amazing Facts About Trees

5 Amazing Facts About Trees

September 27, 2017July 22, 2019Sustainable Living
5 Quotes About Sustainability

5 Quotes About Sustainability

September 17, 2017July 22, 2019Sustainable Living
5 Healthy Homemade Salad Dressings

5 Healthy Homemade Salad Dressings

September 3, 2017March 26, 2018Sustainable Eating
Land Tour 2017

Land Tour 2017

August 29, 2017July 22, 2019Our House in the Trees, Sustainable Living
Eco-Friendly Building Material Magnesium Oxide Board

Eco-Friendly Building Material Magnesium Oxide Board

August 20, 2017July 14, 2019Sustainable Design
How to Keep Your House (Mostly) Clean with Kids

How to Keep Your House (Mostly) Clean with Kids

August 9, 2017December 4, 2018Sustainable Living
Baked Balsamic Chickpeas

Baked Balsamic Chickpeas

July 26, 2017December 20, 2017Sustainable Eating
Poetry Artwork with text from The Lorax

Poetry Artwork with text from The Lorax

July 18, 2017July 22, 2019Projects, Sustainable Design
How to Plant a Tree Sapling + Our House in the Trees Update

How to Plant a Tree Sapling + Our House in the Trees Update

July 9, 2017July 22, 2019Our House in the Trees, Sustainable Living
5 of Canada’s Most Sustainable Buildings

5 of Canada’s Most Sustainable Buildings

July 1, 2017July 14, 2019Sustainable Design
Creamy Vegan Broccoli Soup

Creamy Vegan Broccoli Soup

June 18, 2017November 4, 2018Sustainable Eating
Eco-Friendly Gardening Items

Eco-Friendly Gardening Items

June 11, 2017May 30, 2019Sustainable Living, Sustainable Products
Subscribe to My Blog and I’ll Plant a Tree!

Subscribe to My Blog and I’ll Plant a Tree!

June 1, 2017July 22, 2019Sustainable Living
3 Small Home Library Ideas

3 Small Home Library Ideas

May 22, 2017December 4, 2018Sustainable Design
Planting a Forest: The Remarkable True Story of Forest Man

Planting a Forest: The Remarkable True Story of Forest Man

May 16, 2017July 22, 2019Sustainable Living
Eco-Friendly Outdoor Decor

Eco-Friendly Outdoor Decor

May 3, 2017February 6, 2019Sustainable Design, Sustainable Products
5 Facts About Earth Day

5 Facts About Earth Day

April 22, 2017July 22, 2019Sustainable Living
Yellow and Grey Toddler Bedroom

Yellow and Grey Toddler Bedroom

April 19, 2017July 15, 2019Projects
Your Top 5 Favourite Posts

Your Top 5 Favourite Posts

March 31, 2017February 6, 2019Sustainable Design
5 Earth Hour Activities

5 Earth Hour Activities

March 25, 2017July 22, 2019Sustainable Living
How Trees Talk to Each Other

How Trees Talk to Each Other

March 19, 2017July 22, 2019Sustainable Living
What’s Your Home Decor Style

What’s Your Home Decor Style

March 12, 2017July 22, 2019Sustainable Design
Simple Teriyaki Stir Fry

Simple Teriyaki Stir Fry

March 6, 2017July 22, 2019Sustainable Eating
2017 Resolution: Do Less

2017 Resolution: Do Less

January 19, 2017July 21, 2019Sustainable Living
Happy Holidays 2016

Happy Holidays 2016

December 23, 2016July 21, 2019Sustainable Living
Yellow Tree Dresser

Yellow Tree Dresser

September 6, 2016July 16, 2019Projects
Homemade Garden Fertilizer

Homemade Garden Fertilizer

July 18, 2016July 21, 2019Sustainable Living
  • ← Previous
  • Next →

Welcome

Hi! I'm Larissa. Former architectural technologist. Current treehugger. Welcome to Of Houses and Trees, a blog about sustainable design, sustainable living, sustainable eating – sustainable everything.

LET'S BE TREEHUGGERS TOGETHER!

Subscribe to have weekly treehugger tips + the latest Of Houses and Trees posts delivered directly to your inbox!

Of Houses and Trees Subscribe

Connect

Larissa Swayze Facebook Instagram Circle Of Houses and Trees Larissa Swayze Twitter Larissa Swayze Pinterest Larissa Swayze YouTube

Plant a Tree

Plant a tree with Click a Tree – it really is that easy!

Click a Tree

Our House in the Trees

Find out more about our 40 acres of land in Alberta, Canada and the sustainable home we’re currently building amongst the trees.

Our House in the Trees

Welcome to VivaTerra - Eco-Friendly Furniture & Home Décor

Recent Posts

  • Here's an update of our eco-friendly house construction process! Complete with LED bulbs, secondhand light fixtures and cork-backed flooring. It's a treehugger's dream come true!Our House in the Trees – Episode 5
  • Want to learn about sustainably-manufactured drywall, zero VOC paint and see some beautiful handmade light fixtures? This eco-friendly house is well on its way to being a happy green home!Our House in the Trees – Episode 4
  • The build of our sustainable home forges onward! Episode three covers the last half of August and includes me fawning over sustainable building materials like our gorgeous steel roof, while also trying to grapple with our decking and siding choices. Plus an appearance from oh-so-fluffy insulation made of recycled content!Our House in the Trees – Episode 3
  • Being green isn't about being perfect. It's about trying to do a little bit better every day. Here are three simple things you can do to get started - right now!3 Easy Ways to Go Green Today
  • Curious about green home design? Follow along as we build our sustainable home to get tips, inspiration - and to join in the fun!Our House in the Trees – Episode 2
ThredUp

Latest Video


Avocado Green Mattress

Popular Posts

  • A tutorial illustrating how to create an interior design board using Pinterest, along with instructions on how to print a Pinterest board.
    How to Create and Print a Design Board Using Pinterest
  • Vegan Bedding by Of Houses and Trees | What goes into collecting the down or silk used for duvet fill? The story isn't pretty, but thankfully vegan bedding is a readily available option.
    Cruelty-Free Duvet Options
  • Prefer an old fashioned wood rocker to an oversized glider for your nursery? Learn how to make an easy DIY rocking chair cushion out of quilt batting.
    How to Make an Easy DIY Rocking Chair Cushion
  • Eco Friendly Drywall Alternative by Of Houses and Trees | Magnesium oxide board is an eco-friendly drywall alternative made with naturally-occurring materials using an environmentally friendly process.
    Eco-Friendly Building Material Magnesium Oxide Board
  • Want to be a green dancer? Consider investing in eco-friendly dance supplies such as vegan dance shoes, organic dancewear and secondhand costumes.
    Eco-Friendly Dance Supplies

Search

LET'S BE TREEHUGGERS TOGETHER!

Subscribe to have weekly treehugger tips + the latest Of Houses and Trees posts delivered directly to your inbox!

Of Houses and Trees Subscribe

OH, AND LET'S BE FRIENDS TOO...

Larissa Swayze Facebook Larissa Swayze Instagram Larissa Swayze Twitter Larissa Swayze Pinterest Larissa Swayze YouTube

Load More ImagesFollow Me On Instagram
Copyright © 2019 Of Houses and Trees. Powered by WordPress and ThemeGrill.