As easy and cheap as brands like IKEA may be, I’m just not that kind of gal. I’m the one who heads straight …
Month: July 2008
Wearing of the Green
"Just a little green, like the color when the spring is born," is how my childhood idol, Joni Mitchell, waxed …
Save the Planet, Save Cash: 25 Best Ways to Green Your Green
“Going eco-friendly…doesn’t that cost extra?” Tired of hearing that line? So are we. So let̵…
Is Green Just a Trend?
The less optimistic among us love to point out that “green” is a trend, and, like all trends, that it will f…
Step Away from the Candy! Healthy Food Tips to Boost Your Mood
I have a friend who swears that dark cherry juice with cacao powder will enhance your mood, and though I can’t vou…
Tread Lightly in Luxury and Carry a Big (Bamboo) Stick
Luxury is elusive. We seek it, but it is never quite realized. It is a practice. What better way to practice luxury than…
Hatha Style
You never know whom you might run into at the yoga studio these days. My recent move to the West Coast brought me into c…
Sustainable Spreads on the 4th
My treasured, vintage wooden picnic basket will be packed with a conscience on Friday as my family heads to our annual …