Etsy Finds: Moms Love Plants!
One of the traits I hope to inherit from my mother, since I missed out on the "cooking" gene, is her green thumb. I've tried my hand at growing vegetables, in which I mostly utilized a plant-and-pray technique; somehow I had some luck with the tomatoes. But my mom, Flo, sure does know how to keep the foliage happy. Some …
Etsy Finds: Greetings That Grow
I've become a bit obsessed with indoor gardening lately, so I was so excited when I came across these very eco-friendly cards made by retrowhale. They are all made from biodegradable materials, and the paper itself contains seeds which your friends and family can plant in a pot indoors or add to their …
Etsy Finds: Spring in a Can
For a computer programmer, spring is the worst time of the year. The increasing warmth, colorful buds, and bright green growing things are all signs that the season is changing quickly. No longer can I sit comfortably inside, gazing out the window at the cold, feeling lucky I have a job that keeps me indoors. No …
Handmade Weddings: Eco-friendly Flower Ideas with Maria Finn
We invited Maria Finn aka citydirt to share some insights into incorporating plants and flowers into your Handmade Weddings. Maria has written about nature for the New York Times and Audobon, and has also published travel books and taught writing to college students. In addition to being an …
Etsy Finds: Sprouts
Sprouts for the first day of spring here in Brooklyn! Even though it's freezing outside and my house has no heat today, after writing this, I'm going to pull on heavy socks and put sweaters on the baby and read her Miranda July's Learning to Love You More until the warm weather actually arrives. Happy Equinox! …
Leap into Spring!
These spring inspired items are just the right mixture of bright and cheerful to bring you out of your winter doldrums. (If you're in the northern hemisphere, that is!) Let this green selection reinvigorate your sensibilities and bring some new growth into your life. Time to start thinking about the garden …
