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How to Find Land to Build Your Dream Home On + Our House in the Trees Update

How to Find Land to Build Your Dream Home On + Our House in the Trees Update

January 22, 2019July 22, 2019Our House in the Trees, Sustainable Design
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
Land Tour 2017

Land Tour 2017

August 29, 2017July 22, 2019Our House in the Trees, Sustainable Living
Eco-Friendly Gardening Items

Eco-Friendly Gardening Items

June 11, 2017May 30, 2019Sustainable Living, Sustainable Products
Eco-Friendly Outdoor Decor

Eco-Friendly Outdoor Decor

May 3, 2017February 6, 2019Sustainable Design, Sustainable Products
Homemade Garden Fertilizer

Homemade Garden Fertilizer

July 18, 2016July 21, 2019Sustainable Living

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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.

Our House in 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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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

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