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I was having a conversation with a friend about how florist’s flowers are always so perfect, when the thought occurred to me to dive deeper into what perfect flowers may look like environmentally – and how this subject relates to the health of flower industry workers. The magnitude of what I’ve been learning regarding the […]

While it’s not a conversation that you’ll likely hear around the dining room table or at a social occasion, I believe the concept of, and conversation around, how indoor and outdoor air quality impacts our ability to create a healthy home – and align it with a wellness lifestyle – is extremely important. I’m learning […]

How do I get my arms around this huge piece regarding water and our environment? It’s a subject I’ve been sitting with for a couple of months. As I began to read more about rainwater catchment as the absolute and only way, my challenge was about water recharging and our environment.  Thankfully, having had multiple […]

‘Yee Gads! What am I going to do to cool my home on these very warm days?!’  This is a pretty common conversation a lot of us have been having the past couple of months and it has left me with SO many thoughts to process! With that, and listening to others mentioning buying air […]

‘Can Solar Energy Help Me Live Better, and Combat the Continuous Increase in Utility Costs?’ This is a question that lives in my thoughts as I strive to be a better steward within my home, and within (and for) our natural environment. At times this is very frustrating for me, as I would like a […]

Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group just makes me smile! I so enjoy participating with this group on all types of restoration and plantings scenarios. Lucy DeGrace, Outreach Manager, captured me at a group event where seedlings were being potted for their plant nursery. Please click into this very spontaneous interview and enjoy as this was a […]

I have become fascinated with the term Circular Economy and how the concept connects into every aspect of my life, my communities, the economy and even to the design of clothing, which I will share more about below. First, a brief definition of Circular Economy by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Looking beyond the current take-make-waste […]

Earlier this month, I wrote a blog on water conservation within our homes.  If you have not read my earlier blog, be sure and go back into my blogs for a read or refresher. Now that we are into our wonderful NW Summer weather, I am taking a dive into understanding what Xeriscaping is and […]

When I consider the big picture surrounding drought, my first thought is ‘I have never been totally without water, so how can that be?’ I have always assumed water as a given. Even while living in Iran we hauled our drinking water from the Embassy; the water that supported the homes on the plateau came […]

From my reading and listening, and through my daily real estate experiences, material costs have skyrocketed and are still on the rise. This article from the National Association of Homebuilders caught my attention with its discussion of the reasons for escalating costs. What does this look like for you as you think about retrofitting, building, […]