Slow fashion, sewing, & sustainability
Last weekend we took a short, local trip to visit with friends in BC’s interior. While there were moments of excitement, overall it was the perfect peaceful and relaxing getaway from the city. It got me thinking more about the benefits of slow travel, something I would like to do more of. I have always loved
It all started with cleaning out a closet. I am not a very outgoing person. In fact, I’m quite the opposite. I have a tendency to be shy, a little self conscious, and a lot awkward at times. And I really dislike being the centre of attention. And yet, I have a blog where I
Fast fashion is bad. I don’t mean to sound preachy here. I aim to lead by example and educate others so they can make an informed decision about the products they buy and the companies they support. But when you look at the facts, objectively it’s hard to disagree that fast fashion is really problematic
Firstly, I know I am a little late in saying this, but – happy new year! I hope 2018 is off to a great start for you. Have you set goals or resolutions for the year ahead? If so, how are they going (and if not, are you planning to?) Whether you’ve made resolutions or
Have you ever felt like there is something holding you back from achieving happiness and fulfillment in your life? Perhaps you should try sitting in an empty room. Okay, not a literal empty room – I’m using it more as a metaphor for minimalism. Which might sound funny if you’re new to minimalism. I think
Why do people shop? Aside from needing something, there are a lot of reasons why people pull out their purses and make a purchase – and they’re not always the right ones. Here are 5 times when shopping is not the answer (and what to do instead). 1. When you don’t really need something. There
“I make myself rich by making my wants few.” – Henry David Thoreau Have you ever put together a wish list or shopping list of purchases you’d like to make and thought, “Once I have these things, I won’t need anything else?” or “I’ll feel complete?”I know I have. In the past when I was
Hello and welcome back! As it’s the start of a new month, I thought I’d try doing a roundup of my favourite things from November. I love reading posts or watching videos on YouTube, and so I thought it would be fun to do one every month for you. But before we get started, let’s
It’s already December! How did that happen so quickly? This year has gone by faster than I could have imagined. It’s been a year of change for me and I’m looking forward to what 2018 has in store. But first, we have to get through the holiday season. I say that jokingly because it’s actually