Skip to content

ABOUT     WORK WITH ME     SUBSCRIBE     SUPPORT Click here to email Of Houses and Trees.Click here to go to Larissa Swayze's Facebook page.Click here to go to Larissa Swayze's Instagram page.Click here to go to Larissa Swayze's Pinterest page.Click here to go to Larissa Swayze's YouTube channel.

Of Houses and Trees logo. Click here to go to the Of Houses and Trees homepage.

Of Houses and Trees

Sustainable Design, Sustainable Living, Sustainable Everything

Menu

  • Sustainable Design
  • Sustainable Living
  • Sustainable Products
  • Our House
  • Design Services
    • Free Design Consultation
    • E-Design
    • Interior Paint Palettes

Author: larissaswayze

Japandi Interior Design: How to Infuse Your Home with a Cozy Cool Vibe

A glass jug with twigs in it next to vintage books, bamboo bowls and a black and white abstract painting.

Love the cozy meets elegant look of a Japandi space? Learn all about Japandi interior design and how to get the look in your own home. Blending design styles is not at all uncommon. There are so many ways you

larissaswayze April 27, 2022May 15, 2022 Sustainable Design No Comments Read more

6 Places to Find Affordable (Or Free!) Reclaimed Building Materials

Various reclaimed building materials such as red bricks, screws and 2x4s.

Building a home? Who says all the building materials have to be brand new? Reclaimed building materials are a much more sustainable option and can often save you money.  Plus, reclaimed materials and fixtures can add a level of character to

larissaswayze April 5, 2022May 18, 2022 Sustainable Design No Comments Read more

Benefits of Container Living + 5 Container Homes for Sale Right Now

A white and black shipping container home with the doors wide open.

There are so many reasons to live in a container home – and so many places to find container homes for sale right now! I’m sure that whoever first built a home using a shipping container was thought to be

larissaswayze March 28, 2022April 7, 2022 Sustainable Design No Comments Read more

5 Eco-Friendly Tips on How to Clean Old Wood Furniture

A wooden table with four metal and wood chairs in front of a window.

Are you the proud owner of a vintage or antique wooden chair, dresser or table? If so, these five tips on how to clean old wood furniture are a must! There’s nothing like wood to give your home that warm,

larissaswayze March 9, 2022March 10, 2022 Sustainable Design No Comments Read more

Quick Guide to Composting for Beginners + 4 DIY Compost Bin Ideas

A hand holding fresh compost.

Just getting started with composting? This quick guide to composting for beginners will help you steer away from the most common mistakes. Composting seems kind of foolproof, right? Throw some fruit and veggies parts in a pile, stir it occasionally

larissaswayze March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 Sustainable Living No Comments Read more

3 Things You Need to Know About Living Off the Grid

A roof with solar panels in front of a bright blue sky. Click to visit post.

Living off the grid is a dream for many. But it can be hard if you don’t know where to start. Here are three helpful tips to inform and inspire! While we don’t live fully off the grid, we do

larissaswayze February 22, 2022March 7, 2022 Sustainable Design No Comments Read more

15 Ethical and Sustainable Canadian Clothing Brands For Your Wardrobe

A woman wearing a black jumpsuit. Click to visit post.

These fifteen eco-friendly Canadian clothing brands care about their environmental impact AND about creating ethically-produced, high-quality fashion for all. Oh, fast fashion, are you ever going to go away? Every time I start thinking the fashion industry is really going

larissaswayze February 20, 2022March 19, 2022 Sustainable Products No Comments Read more

5 Simple Tips on How to Reduce Waste at Home

A stainless steel coffee mug, a bamboo straw, a bamboo fork, a glass jar and green pears sitting on a fabric grocery bag. Click to visit post.

If you want to minimize your environmental footprint, there are a couple of small changes you can start with. Here are five simple tips on how to reduce waste both in and away from home. Using a refillable water bottle,

larissaswayze February 8, 2022February 20, 2022 Sustainable Living No Comments Read more

Got Wild Animals in Your Yard? Here’s How to Peacefully Coexist with Them

A small deer in a bright-green forest. Click to visit post.

If you frequently have wild animals in your yard, you may be wondering how you can enjoy them while also ensuring they don’t cause issues such as getting into the garden or worse – the garbage. Living on 40 acres

larissaswayze February 2, 2022March 2, 2022 Sustainable Living No Comments Read more

5 Helpful Beginner Tips for Making Candles at Home

A candle sitting next to a pile of rocks and a small cactus. Click to visit post.

Have you always wanted to give candle-making a try, but aren’t sure where to start? Here are five beginner-friendly tips for making candles. Who else here loves a good candle? Because I sure do! Aside from being pretty and relaxing, the

larissaswayze January 27, 2022February 20, 2022 Sustainable Design No Comments Read more
  • « Previous

What is sustainable design?

What is sustainable living?

Where do I find sustainable products?

What is a sustainable home?

Where can I get help greening my home?

Of Houses and Trees logo. Click here to visit the Of Houses and Trees homepage.
Click here to visit the Of Houses and Trees contact page.Click here to visit Larissa Swayze's Facebook page.Click here to visit Larissa Swayze's Instagram page.Click here to visit Larissa Swayze's Pinterest page.Click here to visit Larissa Swayze's YouTube channel.

About

Subscribe

Work With Me

Support

Contact

COPYRIGHT 2022 OF HOUSES AND TREES

×