Summary: After spending many postpartum months sleeping in their second baby’s room, we celebrated our best friend’s return to her own bed with a total bedding makeover from Birch, including pillows, sheets, duvet, and protectors for their pillows and mattress (they have two young kids now, after all!). Birch’s high standards for certified organic and nontoxic…
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We’ve researched and tested dozens of removable wallpaper brands over the years — these are our picks for nontoxic peel and stick wallpapers that are safe, easy to install and remove, and offer a wide variety of designs. When looking to spruce up a room in our house quickly or add some flair to our…
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I am not a DIY person by any stretch of the imagination. I like the dopamine hit of low-bar gratification. Give me a can of spray paint, and that’s about as DIY as I get. Because of this, peel and stick wallpaper (No need to get it right the first time! No endless measuring! No…
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Our editors and their partners have worn and loved sustainable jewelry for years — these are our favorite brands for ethical & conflict-free men’s wedding bands, commitment rings, and promise jewelry at a range of price points. You’ve found your life partner, your tux, and your venue…but what about the ring? Shopping for jewelry can…
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We’ve researched our favorite sustainable jewelry brands for the best garnet jewelry pieces — these are our top picks for their quality and timeless design. Birthstones are beautiful gems for all to enjoy, with garnet being the essential choice for those born in January. According to the Gemological Institute of America, this bold birthstone forms through…
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Summary: After years of hearing friends and colleagues praise Mejuri for its blend of sustainability, quality, and design, I was excited to test some pieces for myself. I’m usually looking for durable, versatile, everyday pieces that don’t require too much attention, and overall the brand delivered! Though certain pieces may not suit everyone, I was impressed with…
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We’ve spent the past ten years researching and wearing ethically sourced jewelry. These are our picks for brands with lab-grown diamond rings. For those who are ethically and sustainably conscious, buying fine diamond jewelry can be tough — especially when you’re not sure where or how it’s sourced. One way to guarantee the traceability of…
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I walked into Brilliant Earth’s Pasadena store location at 10 a.m. on a Friday morning. During the few moments before the jewelry consultant arrived, I was promptly offered a glass of cold water and some chocolates. Though I declined for fear of having something in my teeth during our meeting, the gesture immediately made me feel nurtured…
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Each year, the global leather industry uses products from over a billion animals to produce fashion goods. The production of leather goods also frequently involves the use of cheap labor, increased waste, and a higher carbon footprint. But it doesn’t have to be this way. We’ve found nine shoe brands that are either exclusively cruelty-free or…
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Our editors have spent the last ten years reviewing nontoxic mattresses and furniture. These are our picks for sleeper sofas that are ethically made with natural and organic materials. After spending 20 minutes blowing up a cheap Target air mattress with a hairdryer the last time we had overnight guests, my partner and I agreed…
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