Japanese researcher Masaru Emoto claims that if words or thoughts are directed at water droplets, they can change the quality of the water enough to make frozen crystals more or less lovely. So then, why not send positive messages to every drop you drink? Be Truly You’s glass water bottles are imprinted with words like […]
The lovely mother-daughter team of Donna and Lauren hand-milks French Alpine goats (who have names like Sugar, Muffin and Precious) on their small farm in Ventura to produce creamy, aromatic soaps that will perk up a shower and inspire longing for a lingering bath. Fair Trade shea butter adds moisture, and fragrances are all natural […]
Share your passion for peace with someone you love. Made in Los Angeles of recycled silver, this stunning jewelry comes in a recycled box with a peace seal hand stamped on each box and an organic cotton storage pouch. PeaceLoveEarth.com. . . . . . . . . . .
If Eve had offered Adam this chrome fruit rack filled with apples, how could he possibly have chosen just one? A fruit bowl tends to cause flat spots and mold, but the cold of refrigeration masks flavors. The solution is allowing air to circulate, and getting an elegant table sculpture in the bargain. DesignPlusHome.com. . […]
If you travel a lot, you know how difficult it is to get a good cup of coffee out of those plastic thingies in your hotel room. The Mypressi Twist portable espresso maker requires no external power and can produce single or double shots. Just add your own Fair Trade beans and hot water, and […]
This L.A.-based company gives new meaning to “hanging plants.” Bring greenery indoors at eye level, or make an entire living wall. Crafted from recycled plastic bottles transformed into felt, Wooly Pockets also look cool on the coffee table. Breathable sides release excess moisture and aerate the soil, and a waterproof lining helps keep your designer […]
Those fab old vinyl records can brighten up your life once again. Artist Christine Claringbold upcycles them into eye-popping jewelry, housewares and décor. Peppermint Twist feng shui mirrors are made from vintage 45s, hand painted in candy cane red and white, and embellished with natural sand medium for a sugar-coated texture. The original record label […]
As long as you’re preserving the life of remedies, oils and food items that might degrade in sunlight, store them in beautiful bottles and jars that turn them into a work of art. The secret of Miron Violet Glass is the violet spectral range that “activates and energizes the molecular structure.” Most importantly, radiation and […]
You may not think people are really listening to you, but here’s a little secret: they are. They’re paying rapt attention, actually, to everything your voice and body are communicating—and that can sometimes be a problem. Due to a lifetime of bad habits, there can be an obvious conflict between what we’re trying to say and what others perceive. The good news? Yoga gives us the tools to change those bad habits and allow ourselves to be truly understood and to understand others.
Valentine’s Day is just the right time to indulge in wine and chocolate.