Upcycled leather is leather that comes from animals that were old and therefore died naturally. However, tanneries could also source the leather from the meat industry. This is where the insides of the animals are taken out and the skins would be discarded after. There is also the chance that during some other times the […]
Why You Need to Stay in Smaller Accommodation When You Travel Historically, travel and hospitality have heavily contributed to the negative human impact on the environment. This is because of the development of hotels and other tourism-associated amenities such as resorts, restaurants, and mass transportation systems. These contribute to the disruption of natural attractions. However, […]
This visually alluring substance was known to have first been worn by a Sumerian queen by the name of Puabi. Puabi made her lipstick from a special mixture that contained red rocks and white lead and contained in cockle shells. Thereafter — it was adopted by other civilizations: Minoans, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Depending on […]
Ever heard of the term, “slow décor” or “slow decorating”? Slow decorating emerges as a result of the “slow” movement or lifestyle. It is a more sustainable alternative to the usual fast-paced decorating practice that has become the norm today in an attempt to satiate our need to have a perfectly furnished home. Slow décor […]
When one thinks about the festive season, the one thought that comes to mind is “excess” or over-the-top living. However this coming festive season, that does not have to be the case. We would like to challenge you to stick with the slow and conscious lifestyle that you have become accustomed to or intentionally chose […]
The idea of a sustainable or eco-friendly décor for the holidays sounds rather a bit out of reach and difficult to accomplish from simply thinking about it on a surface level. However, it actually couldn’t be any easier to achieve. Now, allow us to furnish you with a list of some amazing holiday season décor […]
If you’re the sort of person that likes entertaining and having people over for the festive season, you have to start considering how you can host a Christmas party in the most eco-friendly way possible. But don’t you worry! You can still throw an awesome party even if you’re more eco-friendly and you will definitely […]
There are many ways in which old glass bottles and jars can be repurposed – you just have to think out of the box. All the repurposing ideas we’re going to highlight below are simple and fun ways to give those old bottles new life! The tips are as follows: 1. Glass Vase You can […]
Give your loved ones an open value gift of experience voucher. Giving them an Open Value experience voucher works well for when you don’t know what to treat them to as an ideal experience.
Washing food before we consume is important because some foods happen to carry bacteria that can be very damaging to our health. If you do not wash the food you eat, you essentially increase the risk of ingesting the bacteria that lurks on the surface of the foods. Through washing the food we can actually […]