In ancient China, where the elixir tradition was first recorded, tribal shamans, or “medicine men,” believed…
Green
Ask Bonnie: Tips for Going Green Gracefully (Organic Towels)
A reader recently emailed us with the following question: When buying linens, how do I know if claims about being enviro…
An Extra Day of Stretch
Nothing is more comfortable and casually chic than the perfect pair of jeans. They’re also a bit tight after washi…
The Difference Between Elixirs and Tonics
This weekend I happened to be rummaging through some of our bookshelves, and I came across a book I wrote entitled Wise …
Seasonal Living: Spring Series – the Fresh Tabletop
Changing dark furniture to light when spring arrives is not a practical option for most homes. Yet it is possible to con…
Seasonal Living: Spring Series – the Bedroom
Spring is a time to air out the bedroom and replace heavy winter quilts with lightweight bedding. In spring we become mo…
EcoSalon Herbology Guide: Fennel
While eating at an Indian restaurant recently, I was handed a small bowl of fennel seed and sugar at the end of the meal…
Undercover
You don’t have to live in Seattle to know that a good umbrella is hard to find. In fact, of the more than 33 milli…