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

eco-friendly artwork

How To Paint a Christmas Tree Sign

How To Paint a Christmas Tree Sign

December 13, 2018July 22, 2019Projects
Love Arrow Sign – Handpainted During Labour!

Love Arrow Sign – Handpainted During Labour!

May 26, 2016December 9, 2018Projects

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 built amongst the trees.

Our House in the Trees
True Botanicals

Recent Posts

  • Ever dreamed of building a house from the ground up? Well, this family of four did it - all while trying to be as eco-conscious as possible! Watch them go from raw land to house in the trees in under 15 minutes.Our House in the Trees – Episode 7
  • Our eco-friendly home is finally done and I'm so excited to show you all of its sustainable features - such as the solar panels, recycled content materials and secondhand finds!Our House in the Trees – Episode 6
  • 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
Delilah

Latest Video

Welcome to VivaTerra - Eco-Friendly Furniture & Home Décor

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
Avocado Green Mattress

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 © 2020 Of Houses and Trees. Powered by WordPress and ThemeGrill.