Uncovering the best eco finds in San Francisco and beyond
There’s something about Fall that propels us from the lazy days of summer into a whirlwind of activity. Chalk it up to back-to-school vibes or the crispness of the air around us, but this season always seems to spur transitions of all kinds. A few of my personal changes this Fall have included starting an exciting new [...]
Whenever I’m in the mood for a do-it-yourself beauty project, I turn to Gorgeously Green’s Sophie Uliano for inspiration. One of my favorite skin-soothing formulas is her Geranium Almond Face Cream. I use it as a base before applying sunscreen in the morning. Give it a go and see the difference it’ll make on your [...]
A dose of inspiration is sometimes all we need to get our creative juices going. For the start of 2011, I’ll be posting a mini series of interviews with three passionate women who have embraced their Higher Purpose and created businesses that reflect their true values. From running a green living multimedia company to starting [...]
That which matters the most should never give way to that which matters the least. We are the designers of our time or, more broadly, our life. This is a key insight I took away from my first semester of graduate school. The topic came up during my “Critical Thinking For Business Redesign” class, and [...]
For the San Francisco girl, springtime brings sunnier skies, outdoor dinner dates, gorgeous blooms in Golden Gate Park…and the unfortunate arrival of seasonal allergies. If the idea of escaping from the winter flu only to encounter a daily stuffy nose or sinus congestion is enough to drive you back indoors, it’s time to look for a [...]
Companies from different sectors are jumping haphazardly on the green bandwagon, peddling green promises and claims that, when scrutinized, don’t measure up to the hype. This sudden free-for-all of green marketing is both misleading and destructive, as it fosters skepticism among consumers of what is and isn’t green and redlights smaller competitors who really are [...]