I was an artistic kid, but I had not an ounce of interest in learning how to sew, much to my mother’s chagrin. She…
Craft
EcoEtsy Favorites: Creatively Recycled Clocks
Every time I browse EcoEtsy to see what our favorite artists are up to, I’m reminded that their resourcefulness kn…
4 Videos Show You How to Mend and Make Do
If you are anything like me you probably didn’t pay too much attention in home economics class. Cooking comes natu…
Creative Ways to Recycle When You Redecorate
When it comes time for a green refresh, you can fill rooms with vintage and sustainable furniture, embellish tabletops w…
Calder's Jewelry Proves as Sustainable as His Mobiles
Known and adored for his kinetic modern sculptures, paintings and avant-garde mobiles, Alexander Calder was also an eco …
How to Make Your Own Organic Perfume
If you’ve combed the selection of perfumes lining the sparkling counters at Macy’s or Nordstrom and have yet…
Grain Power
A desire to see wood striations seems ingrained in our modern sensibilities, from the art of Rex Ray to the sleek carved…
The Comfortable Silence of Eco Slippers
The early mornings are for padding along silently. When the sun’s barely risen and the house is as cool and serene…