Sustainability
Tips for a Sustainable Christmas
The world is spinning around as it always has done, but every year seems to rush by faster and faster. As in many people’s lives, for us time is marked by birthdays – ours go like this: there are a few early birthdays in February, March and April. Then we flick to June and July,…
Read MoreWhy Vintage Shopping Makes You Happier
The pace of life is something you seem to talk about a lot as you grow older. Once we hit October, the end of the year comes in a rush, and so many people comment that time is moving fast. When you are busy it is easy to forget to slow down and appreciate each…
Read MoreUnderstanding Energy Assessments For Your Home
Building a home and running it in an envrionmentally and efficient way takes careful planning. There are multiple benefits including comfort levels, impact on the planet, and cost savings. Planning this before or during a build is a must, but you can also determine where you can make improvements in your existing home, with an…
Read MoreHow to Reduce Your Food Waste
Our world is so off balance when it comes to food. Parts of our planet starve, while others toss away masses of perfectly good food. You might not think that tossing your leftover dinner in the bin matters, but reducing your food waste is one of the most important things you can do for the…
Read MoreForest Stewardship Council Partnership & FSC Friday
I adore trees. You will see me writing, posting photos and talking about them often. If you happen past my walking tracks on any given day, you will see me hugging them. Without trees we are dead. Timber is one of the most sustainable and important materials we have for our homes and has been…
Read More8 Steps To More Sustainable Home Decorating
As I always say, simple steps to sustainability are the ones that make the most difference. You do not have to do everything, but you should do something. If you can pick one thing to work on, such as using eco friendly paints in your next room project, changing from plastic in your personal care…
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