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5 Handmade Modern Farmhouse Light Fixtures

5 Handmade Modern Farmhouse Light Fixtures

August 6, 2019August 10, 2019Sustainable Design, Sustainable Products
Simple Ways to Green Your Apartment

Simple Ways to Green Your Apartment

July 10, 2019July 14, 2019Sustainable Living
9 Eco-Friendly Matte Black Bathroom Faucets

9 Eco-Friendly Matte Black Bathroom Faucets

June 26, 2019July 3, 2019Sustainable Design, Sustainable Products
Green This Look: Rustic Industrial Kitchen

Green This Look: Rustic Industrial Kitchen

June 4, 2019July 14, 2019Sustainable Design, Sustainable Products
DIY Coat Rack from an Antique Header

DIY Coat Rack from an Antique Header

April 30, 2019July 14, 2019Projects, Sustainable Design
How to Design an Eco-Friendly Bathroom

How to Design an Eco-Friendly Bathroom

April 2, 2019July 14, 2019Sustainable Design, Sustainable Products
Green This Look: Boho-Minimalist Living Room

Green This Look: Boho-Minimalist Living Room

February 26, 2019June 6, 2019Sustainable Design, Sustainable Products
How to Design an Eco-Friendly Kitchen

How to Design an Eco-Friendly Kitchen

February 12, 2019May 20, 2019Sustainable Design, Sustainable Products
10 Eco-Friendly Pinterest Trends for 2019

10 Eco-Friendly Pinterest Trends for 2019

January 4, 2019August 25, 2019Sustainable Living
How To Paint a Christmas Tree Sign

How To Paint a Christmas Tree Sign

December 13, 2018July 22, 2019Projects
5 Current Home Decor Trends That Are Eco-Friendly

5 Current Home Decor Trends That Are Eco-Friendly

November 14, 2018November 15, 2018Sustainable Design
Nature Inspired Holiday Decor + Holiday Home Tour

Nature Inspired Holiday Decor + Holiday Home Tour

December 23, 2017December 14, 2018Sustainable Design
Love Arrow Sign – Handpainted During Labour!

Love Arrow Sign – Handpainted During Labour!

May 26, 2016December 9, 2018Projects

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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.

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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.

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Recent Posts

  • 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
  • Looking for modern farmhouse light fixtures? Well, these five beauties are the real deal as they were all handmade!5 Handmade Modern Farmhouse Light Fixtures
  • Come along as we follow our dream of building a sustainable home on 40 acres of land in Central Alberta, Canada.Our House in the Trees – Episode 1
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  • 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

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