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How cool are these flowerpots made from recycled p How cool are these flowerpots made from recycled paper? Kudos to @nonstopgreen_dot_com for your ongoing efforts to clean up our beautiful planet - and for turning trash into something new! ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ If you're curious about some of the everyday items that contribute to trash buildup - check out my #ofhousesandtrees post listing five of the most unsustainable products. Link in bio!
What's you favourite thing about being outside? I What's you favourite thing about being outside? I have two. The first is simply the wonder of its beauty. The trees. The grass. The wildflowers. The big blue sky. The second is watching my daughters in their element. Kids seem to be born with an innate connection to nature. And as a parent it's my responsibility to make sure that connection never leaves them. And to learn from their joy. #naturekid⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ If you've never watched my old land tour and want to see this same wild little girl - but even littler - you can do so via the link in my bio!
Are you an antique home decor lover, new home deco Are you an antique home decor lover, new home decor lover, or do you love to mix it up? While I do like to incorporate new, sustainably-made decor and furniture into my home - I am definitely drawn to old (and sometimes rickety) things. Nothing has the character of an antique bench, vintage chair, or some cool piece of rusty farm equipment. Am I right?⁣ ⁣ My latest #ofhousesandtrees post features a tour of my precious old and thrifted decor items, as well as some beauitful finds I discovered on @etsy. Want to check it out? Just follow the link in my bio!
Plastic. It's everywhere. Even in your poo 💩 I Plastic. It's everywhere. Even in your poo 💩 I meant to post this not-so-fun factoid from @greenpeace a few weeks ago, but I'm glad I didn't because now I can combine it with their recent article about the 120 scientists, doctors and academics who recently released a statement saying:⁣ ⁣ "Reuse and refill systems are an essential part of addressing the plastic pollution crisis and moving away from a fossil fuel-based economy... The COVID-19 global pandemic has triggered a discussion of how to ensure the safety of reusable systems in a public health crisis. Based on the best available science and guidance from public health professionals, it is clear that reusable systems can be used safely by employing basic hygiene."⁣ ⁣ Basic hygiene, folks. That's it. Let the reusable bags, containers and packaging recommence! Read more about what the experts are saying regarding plastics and the pandemic via the link in my bio.
I had waaaaaay too much fun creating three differe I had waaaaaay too much fun creating three different "rooms" and wall basket layouts for my latest post. This is my coastal office, featuring six different baskets from @kazigoods, as well as a desk from @greenington_bamboo and a planter by @will.and.atlas. If you want to see my basket wall layout for a boho sitting area and minimalist living room head on over to #ofhousesandtrees. Link in bio!
Whether your decor style is Boho, Coastal - even M Whether your decor style is Boho, Coastal - even Minimalist - there's a set of woven basket wall decor out there with your name on it! Check out my latest #ofhousesandtrees post - featuring 15 different sustainable and ethically-made woven baskets from @kazigoods. It's basketerrific. Link in bio!
This. This is why we live here. What do you love a This. This is why we live here. What do you love about where you live?⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ If you haven't been over to #ofhousesandtrees in a while - or ever! - there's no time like the present. I've got all kinds of treehugging and homeloving info for you to peruse. Link in bio!
"I'm half nature and half human," said my six year "I'm half nature and half human," said my six year old daughter while staring lovingly at a tree. Me too, bud. Me too.⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ If you love trees as much as we do - check out my #ofhousesandtrees post "5 Amazing Facts about Trees." Link in bio!
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