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One of the biggest deterrents to thrifting is sanitation. When you buy something secondhand, you don’t know who owned it before. You don’t know what it’s touched in the donation bin. You don’t even know if it was washed before it was donated. So, do thrift stores wash the clothes that they sell? Short answer: … Read more

The exact definition is “a number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime”. The bucket in question refers to before you “kick the bucket”…or things to do before you die.

In June 2018, I committed to quitting fast fashion. However, most sustainable fashion brands were out of my price range and I need another way to fill in closet gaps. So, I learned to thrift! While it took me a few years to get the hang of it, I now exclusively buy clothes secondhand. If … Read more

Last week I attended the Destinations: Travel and Adventure Show in London. It was my second year and once again, I went in search of inspiration, new companies, ideas, and destinations that piqued my interest.

Clean girl aesthetic’s out. Step into the world of vibrant creativity with intentionally mismatched outfits! With the resurgence of Y2K and a post-pandemic urge to express individuality, we’re seeing an increased trend in maximalist, dopamine dressing outfits featuring bright colors and bold patterns. But how do you style such punchy garments into a cohesive outfit? … Read more

The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival is an annual folk festival that occurs in congruence with Lunar New Year. In Chinese culture, the larger holiday is called Shangyuan Festival (上元節) and is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year (usually sometime in January or February), marking the final day of traditional new year’s … Read more

Wednesday of this week, marks 50 years since the island of Grenada gained independence from the UK. I know it will be a huge celebration for the island, so I thought this was a good time to shine a light on this little known but, for me, much loved Caribbean…

Sustainable travel is a hot topic.  A 2023 study by Boston Consulting Group found that 80% of consumers were concerned about the environment and that they considered aspects of sustainability when they last traveled.  This mirrors the findings in a 2022 study conducted by Wakefield Research that reported that 90% of consumers said they look … Read more

Valentine’s Day is often seen as a Hallmark Holiday centered around consumerism, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Celebrate the essence of love with this sustainable Valentine’s Day gift guide. Whether you’re spending time with a partner, your friends, family, or simply treating yourself, honor the occasion with these thoughtful and environmentally-conscious choices. … Read more

Back in 2018, my neighbours came to me with a question. It began with: “You know how you’re never here…?”