Our editors have worn and loved sustainable jewelry for years — these are our favorite brands for ethical engagement and wedding rings at a range of price points. For socially conscious couples, an ethically sourced engagement ring is a must and, thankfully, there is a range of stunning and affordable options! When it comes time…
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“I think you’ll like it, it’s vintage-y floral,” read a text message from my now-husband. He was engagement ring shopping, and neither of us quite knew how to approach it — should we have gone together? Should it be a surprise? Lash Diamond Ring and Sol Emerald Ring by Bario Neal Looking back, there are so many things…
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As my husband and I drive around Los Angeles to find the best Target parking lot to shop for our Christmas tree, I think about my rural childhood home in the mountains of Northern California. The closest thing to a parking lot tree farm was a field of knee-deep snow in your neighbor’s backyard or…
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As a kid, I loved when my parents hosted dinner parties. My mother set the table with wedding china and baked flaky ham and cheese pinwheels as appetizers. I helped with the salad spinner. Then, I got to watch TV upstairs when the guests arrived and blow out the candles when they left. My bedtime…
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Summary: After one week of sleeping on Avocado organic cotton sheets, I recommend this luxury bedding to anyone looking to improve their quality of rest. They’re cushy and cloud-like, temperature regulating, and, importantly, organic and nontoxic. Pros Avocado is B-Corp certified and it’s the first Climate Neutral certified mattress company. The brand adheres to MADE SAFE® standards for its full line…
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When it comes to curating the space around you, you can never be too personal. Whether you’ve recently moved to a new bare-walled place or you’re looking to shake up your existing home decor, you deserve mindfully chosen artwork that feels inspiring — so sometimes Home Goods artwork just doesn’t cut it. If you want…
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Our editors have decorated our homes with sustainable brands for over a decade — these are our favorite brands for home decor that are nontoxic and eco-friendly with designs we love. There is nothing that makes a house feel more like a home than filling it with the people we love and the simple things…
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Summary: When my little sister moved into her first home and asked for decorating tips, I knew Quince would be the perfect place to shop for affordable, sustainable home decor. PROS Quince is budget-friendly! Prices are similar to what you’d find at Zara Home or IKEA. The brand uses sustainable and nontoxic materials, like organic linen and cotton….
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This holiday season, we’re remembering that the giving season is about so much more than material things and gifts: It’s about showing love to the people in our lives, our communities, our planet, and ourselves. And there are many ways to do that beyond gifts! Perhaps it’s offering your resources to the community, sharing a…
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In 2018 and 2019, two brain injuries left me in a state I couldn’t have imagined, forcing me to put down what I love most in the world: listening to and writing music. One concussion, followed too quickly by another, wreaked havoc on my mental and physical health, causing a cascade of negative effects that…
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