Over the last few decades, during the rise of green and environmental movements, countless product claims and labels have appeared for brands to market their goods as safe and sustainable. These claims are often greenwashing which is why we like to use third-party certifications to help distinguish the health and environmental impact of a product. Here we break down a few of the most common certifications you’ll see when looking at home goods.

When you live in the midwest, or the north, as many of us in Minnesota like to say, you’ve got to find ways to enjoy the cold, dark winters.

We’re ready to fill our homes with holiday spirit as soon as Thanksgiving is past. Between decor, food and gifts there’s potential for a lot of things to end up in the landfill by the time the season is over, so we’ve rounded up some of our favorite low waste holiday items to bring a little extra joy this season.

Selecting the right sofa can be difficult; to help make this process even a little bit easier, we thought we’d share generally how sofas are made, the components within them and what you might consider when making your selection.

Have you heard of California’s Proposition 65 Warning? In the many searches for furniture and accessories I’ve come across the warning a handful of times. My usual reaction is to move on from said product and find something different, so it felt like time to learn more about what this warning is actually about, and if avoidance is truly the best response.

It is estimated that the average person spends between 87-93% of their time indoors and indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than normal outdoor air. We set out to briefly explain what indoor air quality is, why it matters and how you can take action to control your environment.

We’ve compiled a list of questions to ask when investing in something new for your space that prompt you to consider its impact on your health, impact beyond your space, and determine if it's worth the cost.