There are (or were) few things as wonderfully tech-free as the little red schoolhouse. A single room, a few wooden desks, a corresponding number of quaint textbooks (paper) and, well, okay, a chalkboard. I guess that counts for technology. But, still, write on it 100[…]

I just returned from a seaside vacation, where the leisure-time activities included swimming, hiking, and being environmentally incorrect. On the very first day at our rented seashore home, I unpacked the cooler we had brought to the beach – and without even thinking about it I[…]

Your bike's been sitting in time out long enough. Get back in the saddle for your health--and the health of the planet.

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Fall/Winter fashions are finally here. But before you splurge, orientate yourself to the essence of the season with Royal Blush’s Weber bracelet. Made from recycled leather that softens and deepens in tone with time, this knotted cuff perfectly captures Fall’s minimalist zeitgeist with its snug[…]

Photo by Titania InglisWe may not have the Olsen twins singing karaoke or the Proenza Schouler boys facing off in a game of ping-pong, but Fashion’s Night Out isn’t about to be ethical fashion’s night in. Join Ecouterre and the Textile Arts Center this Friday[…]

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After a summer of white-hot eco fashion news, September ushers in a golden line up of fashion week events and designer showcases. The official kick off to these festivities is definitely The GreenShows Eco Fashion Week (http://www.thegreenshows.com/), on September 12-14 at the Metropolitan Pavilion (http://www.metropolitanevents.com/),[…]

Our son is almost four weeks old and we have already had our share of embarrassing moments. Like last week in our favourite Italian restaurant where there was no space to change him but on the table. Although it went quick and easy with our[…]

Fashion is ever-evolving as are we (we hope) and with each passing trend there is a pile of clothes left in our closet or our bottom drawer to dispose of. What if you could conveniently place that pile of clothes in a nearby recycling bin?[…]