Our homes are filled with a variety of materials, including VOCs (volatile organic compounds). These are found in everyday objects like paint, plastic, adhesives, fabrics, and cleaners. In small amounts, these compounds may not noticeably affect the air quality for most people, but for those who spend large amounts of time indoors or who may have asthma or other breathing problems, these compounds can make indoor time undesirable. Even if you don’t notice poor air quality in your living space, increasing your air standards can bring positive results by removing toxins and pollutants from the air. NASA researchers have developed a list of houseplants that most effectively rid your home of toxins to give your living space a...
Your purchases have spoken so we’re breaking down your current color crush: blue bliss! These seaside styles are sure to help you make a big splash into summer while you cool it in blue. This lightweight style is one you need to “sea” to believe. Each Lupo Earring is handmade with cantaloupe seeds crocheted onto a stainless steel post. This is your next favorite summertime style. Make waves with the nature hues of the Fruta Bracelet. This naturally fragrant piece is handmade with orange peel spirals colored with vegetable dyes and sun-dried to maintain their spiral shape. Navy blue, we’re loving you! The navy blue accents in this statement Decla Necklace are made with...
Over seven millions tons of plastic. That’s one of the big problems our oceans are facing right now. To be specific, our oceans contain 7,250,000 tons of plastic. This is a problem so large, it’s almost impossible to find a place to begin solving such an enormous problem. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try. 19-year-old Boyan Slat had an idea in 2013. His idea proposed a way that would remove over seven million tons of plastic from our oceans in just five years. Now 20-years-old, he is the founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup and has just announced that this amazing project will be deployed in 2016. This announcement was made at Asia’s largest technology...
Red roses are the universal symbol of love, respect, and courage. We think it’s all too fitting that Friday June 12 is Red Rose Day and, to honor that, we want to show our fans, customers, and supporters just how much we love you. Our mission to #spreadhope absolutely would not be possible without you all. If you host a Pop-Up Shop in June, we’d love to give you a Tres Rosa Necklace (in your choice of colors) as our sincere thank you for letting us share our story with your friends and family. This sweet piece features three roses made of upcycled orange peel, colored with natural dyes and sun-dried to a hard leather-like texture. The roses...
We wouldn’t be whole without our better better half, otherwise known as our BFF. Whether she’s near or far, she’s the one that’s always there for you. You can count on her to listen when you need to talk, to give advice when you’re feeling unsure, to laugh with, to cry with, to spend special time and to do fun things with. Best Friends Day is June 8. Celebrate your bond like no other some some of our fun suggestions. Write her a letter She is your best friend and your human diary. She means the world to you, so put pen to paper and tell her. Tell her how she makes you laugh a little louder, how...
