Since no trip is tangibly in store, I’m transporting myself to Tuscany for the summer with bites of biscotti. I started out in my kitchen with a chocolate almond variety and then moved to something more seasonal, cherry hazelnut biscotti. Both provide just the right amount of sweetnes...
is a non-profit cooperative that pursues Freedom in the form of FASHION, DESIGN, and ART. Their vision is expressed through a environment created by artists who are encouraged to showcase their abilities and bring together creative energy to inspire a community. They value sustainable...
I have noticed the quality of our made in China clothing has gone so far down hill it is almost disposable. Even so called “high end” expensive brands state that they are made in China, which has driven me to purchase almost all of my clothing at second hand stores. it is sad that Ame...
Amanda reviews – Kid Safe Screen, SPF 25 Image: MVO Last weekend, my boyfriend and I travelled to cottage country for an annual family reunion. Such good timing for me because our weekend away socializing in the sun was a perfect time to test out Marie Veronique Organics (MVO) Kid Saf...
Kempton Carryall Wins Best Green Handbag At last night’s Independent Handbag Designer Awards (IHDA) , designer Fiona Kempton of Kempton & Co . was announced the winner of the “Best Green Handbag” design. Among the recycled and reclaimed materials used in this gorgeous bag are an old f...
A 12-year soil study reveals that global climate change is only one component of man’s progressively negative impact on our planet today. Scientists at BYU and Duke University have established a collaborative study on the effects of human impact on soil composition and, as a direct re...
7. The key to keeping the grill plates clean is to do the following: When you are done grilling and the grill is off, but the grill is still warm (not HOT), completely dampen one or two large rags (old sheets are best) and lay them across the grates for a few seconds. Agitate them alo...
What was the inspiration behind your idea for 12 in 12 for 12? As a veterinary student, I naturally have a predilection towards animals, but my call to action to help endangered species didn’t hit home until the loss of one extremely special once-wild baby elephant by the name of Khun...
In recent months we have had a few friends either become parents for the first time or will be first time parents very shortly. Women always get together and talk about what to expect; those sleepless nights, feedings, all the new baby gear, to sleep in the same room or not, the list ...
Li & Fung, one of the largest apparel sourcing companies in the world based in Hong Kong, was Hey Tekstil’s primary business partner at the time of the factory’s closure. After the Istanbul factory was closed, Hey Tekstil’s significant financial and legal problems came to the fore whe...
This past winter Fashion Takes Action hosted a very successful 4-Session Fashion Innovation BizCamp for budding entrepreneurs in Toronto -- and now they're making the camp available right across the country! Gain insight into the world of sustainable fashion business theory and practi...
Summer is almost here and with it the Olympic Games in London. The Olympics Games aims to “build a better world through sport” and promotes values of fair play, respect and equality Unfair play, disrespect and inequality aren’t values we usually associate with the Olympics.
