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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
Green This Look: Boho-Minimalist Living Room

Green This Look: Boho-Minimalist Living Room

February 26, 2019June 6, 2019Sustainable Design, Sustainable Products
10 Simple Eco-Friendly DIY Projects for Your Home

10 Simple Eco-Friendly DIY Projects for Your Home

June 11, 2018July 22, 2019Projects, Sustainable Design
Top 5 Of Houses and Trees Posts of 2017

Top 5 Of Houses and Trees Posts of 2017

December 29, 2017January 25, 2018Sustainable Living
3 Small Home Library Ideas

3 Small Home Library Ideas

May 22, 2017December 4, 2018Sustainable Design
What’s Your Home Decor Style

What’s Your Home Decor Style

March 12, 2017July 22, 2019Sustainable Design
Yellow Tree Dresser

Yellow Tree Dresser

September 6, 2016July 16, 2019Projects
Beautiful Grey and White Antique Chair with a Modern Vibe

Beautiful Grey and White Antique Chair with a Modern Vibe

December 3, 2015July 22, 2019Projects, Sustainable Design
How to Build a Simple Ottoman Toy Box

How to Build a Simple Ottoman Toy Box

September 26, 2014July 22, 2019Projects, Sustainable Design
How to Make an Easy DIY Rocking Chair Cushion

How to Make an Easy DIY Rocking Chair Cushion

September 20, 2013July 14, 2019Projects, Sustainable Design
Handpainted Tree Dresser

Handpainted Tree Dresser

July 28, 2013July 22, 2019Projects, Sustainable Design

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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

  • 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
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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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