Behind the Scenes: Happy Earth Day!

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Visible Earth, NASA

Raised by a mother who was bringing her own bags to the grocery store back in the 90’s, I have an appreciation for Earth Day and I hope you do, too! Last year I started composting and this year I’m going to purchase one of these kitchen composters, so I don’t have to have kitchen scraps sitting in a bowl on my countertop waiting to be taken out at the end of most days. Pick something, anything you think you can do to improve your “carbon footprint” this year. Use one less napkin, buy recycled napkins, plant a tomato plant, put that foil in the recycle bin instead of the garbage, consume less, plant a tree, or even hug a tree. None of us is perfect at it, or perfectly consistent at it, but it’s worth a shot at helping reduce waste and contribute to the effort to live more sustainably. So, what will you do this year?

THIS way or THAT way: West Elm Zig Zag Curtain

Cotton Canvas Zigzag Curtain - Maize

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This zig zag curtain from West Elm caught my eye.  I love colorful, patterned pieces that are also extremely versatile, and this curtain is just that.  You can take it in so many directions.  In this segment of “THIS way or THAT way” I decided to go with a neutral, relaxing coastal feel and a colorful, islander vibe.  It’s always fun to see how just by changing a few accessories, the entire feel of a room can change.   So, what do you think, THIS way or THAT way?

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I love mixing high end pieces with less expensive items like the sunburst mirror I selected from Target.  Check out these other cute sunburst mirror options I found herehere, and here.