To call Zem Joaquin a Jane of all trades is an understatement; the founder of a sustainable style blog, Ecofabulous, is …
Month: August 2010
Summer 2010: Ice Ice Baby
It is the tail end of summer in New York, and I’m having a hard time following the commonly held “green̶…
Who Ever Liked Mowing the Lawn Anyway?
In her recent piece in USA Today, Laura Vanderkam takes an environmental stand against the family yard: “Mowing it…
Put On Your Sunbonnets: We’re Gonna Make Our Own Moisturizer
I just ran across an organic rose petal face cream that goes for around $200. Now, I’m sure it’s amazing org…
The Global Fashion Closet: Swede Style with Johanna Hofring of Ekovaruhuset
While homegrown brands such as Acne and Cheap Monday have introduced an edgier style in recent times, Swedish design has…
Mini Solar Bonsai Tree Powers Your Gadgets (No Watering Required)
While not exactly embarking on a grand plan to steal Mother Nature’s secret of photosynthesis (like those crazy Ch…
The Versatile Tuft
With their luxurious ambiance and versatile allure, tufts are back! James Merrell has dotted his photographic portfolio …
Cooking Up Quinoa with Farmers’ Market Vegetables
I try to get to the farmers’ market every week. Recently, however, I wasn’t able to due to summer travels. I…