Going Green Never Felt So Good
The best job I ever had was working in the Parks and Rec department in the city of Norwalk, teaching classes and making art. When the Brea Gallery reached out to me to offer a soapmaking workshop, I jumped at the opportunity and it did not disappoint! The class was…
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Well here we are! March marks our 3 year anniversary in the Green Cottage and the beginning of our transition to a zero waste lifestyle. And I’m happy to say, we’re still married! No but really, no one warns you about the realities of a zero waste lifestyle, the fights…
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I love a pretty pantry. Not the kind where you put overpackaged food in baskets to hide the loud branding and stuff your basics in plastic containers. I don’t want to hide my food. I want my food to wave at me from it’s gorgeous glass home, inspiring me to…
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Today we had our first ever soapmaking workshop! We taught five wonderful people who were total beginners how to make their own soap and the results were fantastic. Seriously, every person nailed it and came up with a beautiful design all their own. I was so proud 🙂 Each person…
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I dream of sealess beaches. Blankets of water recede to reveal the rumpled sheets of the sea floor, cool and plush. This place was embedded inside me as a little girl. The water would recede and we’d walk a mile deep into the bed of the ocean, scurrying back with…
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Did you know that SoCal Edison offers a green rate? You can get all or part of your energy from renewable resources without having to put solar panels on your roof! If you’re a renter like me or aren’t able to invest in solar panels, this is your chance to…
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