Zero Waste and Eco Friendly Halloween Decor and Items from Etsy

Zero Waste and Eco Friendly Halloween Themed Items from Etsy

Once again it’s the season of consuming! Disposable decorations, throw away party favors, and garbage, garbage, garbage! So that’s why here at andthebee we are trying to slowly help people move towards a more “reusable” and minimal-waste lifestyle. Our favorite way to do that is by also supporting small businesses and talented artisans. The best place to do all of the above? Etsy!!

So let’s replace those disposable sponges, napkins, and paper towels for fun halloween themed reusable ones! And let’s get those plastic easily-broken trick-or-treat buckets out and bring in some cute personalized totes! Etsy has all your Halloween needs!

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25 Apartment-Changing Wallpapers from Etsy

25 Apartment-Changing Wallpapers from Etsy

Looking for a fun way to freshen up your drab apartment? Something modern, chic, and classy to bring a bit of spunk to a boring room? Well, why not consider switching up your solid colored walls for a totally fresh alternative? Wallpaper!

I loved the detailed wallpaper in my mom’s kitchen when I was growing up and so you can imagine how excited I was when I heard wallpaper was back in style! This time though, we’ve got fresh and chic new designs to change things up.

When I was looking for wallpaper designs that weren’t too retro or out of date, I knew that Etsy would be the place to go. The artisanal touch gives these wallpapers originality and your guests are definitely going to notice it.

Etsy is just one of those internet shops that make you feel good about shopping. You can support real people trying to live through their art while still getting high-quality products that are unique and chic!

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6 MORE Charming Etsy Shops for Zero Waste Products

6 MORE Charming Etsy Shops for Zero Waste Products

Wow! My last post “8 Lovely Etsy Shops for Zero Waste Products” was a huge success! I’m so proud and glad to see that there is a rising interest in living a conscious lifestyle that supports the planet. The more waste we can eliminate from our everyday lives the closer we will be to living waste free.

What is Zero Waste?

“Zero Waste is a philosophy and a design principle for the 21st Century. It includes ‘recycling’ but goes beyond recycling by taking a ‘whole system’ approach to the vast flow of resources and waste through human society. Read more

8 Lovely Etsy Shops for Zero Waste Products

8 Lovely Etsy Shops for Zero Waste Products

I love supporting Etsy and their fabulous artisans! I especially love supporting them when they are putting time and effort into creating products in eco-friendly manners. Even more so, when those products help us consumers shop in eco-friendly manners (like a Zero Waste lifestyle)! It’s a win-win!

What is Zero Waste?

“Zero Waste is a philosophy and a design principle for the 21st Century. It includes ‘recycling’ but goes beyond recycling by taking a ‘whole system’ approach to the vast flow of resources and waste through human society.

Zero Waste maximizes recycling, minimizes waste, reduces consumption and ensures that products are made to be reused, repaired or recycled back into nature or the marketplace.”

— GrassRoots Recycling Network

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20 must-haves for the garden goddess etsy

20 Must-Haves for the Garden Goddess :: Etsy.andthebee

Whether you’re a daydreamer who walks through the botanical gardens to pass the time. Or, you’re a hardworking weeder who never has clean fingernails. Or maybe you’re houseplant obsessed and have created a jungle garden indoors. Whatever your plant obsession involves, you are a garden goddess.

The incredible artists of Etsy have done it again and brought us creative and artistic pieces to display our love for the garden. In supporting these artists you can feel good about a little online shopping. Read more

18 Charming & Artistic 2018 Calendars

18 Charming & Artistic 2018 Calendars

It’s 2018 already! Can you believe it? It’s time to hang up a new calendar so you can start marking all those important dates you have coming up this year. That special trip to Nicaragua, your cousins 30th birthday, and your favorite artist playing in a town near you! Those are hardly things you want to forget!

As always, Etsy never ceases to impress me with the quality of artwork they have. There are so many beautiful handmade calendars by so many talented artists it’s going to be hard to choose just one! Read more

20 Fresh Storage Solutions to Keep Your Life Organized

20 Fresh Storage Solutions to Keep Your Life Organized

It’s a new year and you’re looking to clean-up your lifestyle a little bit. Bring some cleanliness and organization into your life with some new and fresh storage ideas. Afterall, a clean house is a clean mind! Check out the amazing artists on Etsy to see what storage solutions they have come up with for you. Here are 20 of my favorite fresh storage ideas to help you get started on your search!

 

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Stay Cozy This Winter with Etsy

Stay Cozy This Winter with Etsy

Winter has come! A lovely site for those surrounded by snow, but sometimes it’s only lovely from a distance… Depending on where you live, winter can be tough. However, it can be a great time to catch up on some reading, to finish that puzzle on your kitchen table, and to drink way too much hot chocolate. So when you aren’t skating on the pond, sledding down the mountain or eating shaved ice, it’s best to stay indoors next to the warm fire with the people you love. (TIP: If you don’t have a fireplace, Youtube has some great fireplace videos that you can play on your big screen. It’s not quite the same, but it will do the trick!) So here are some awesome items from the artists on Etsy to help you stay cozy this winter. Read more

DIY Gift Kits an Etsy Holiday Gift Guide

DIY Gift Kits :: Etsy Holiday Gift Guide

Are you a creative person? Are your friends and family creative? Do you want to show someone how much you care by making them a gift instead of just giving them one? Or do you want to give the gift of a beautiful experience while doing a craft project together? Well, if you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re in the right place! Here I have put together an amazing list of DIY gift kits that will surely be a hit over the holiday season! A ton of unique and fun ideas to enjoy the holiday season with the people you love, and to give a gift that your loved ones will truly enjoy. Read more

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10 Holiday Gift Ideas from Montreal Based Artists :: Etsy

Not long ago, andthebee was living in the remarkable Montreal. In fact! It was there where my blog began. During my time there I met a ton of local artists and I wanted to discover a way I could support them. I came up with the idea to write a blog to showcase some of the small businesses who were creating unique original items as well as the shops supporting local handmakers and Canadian artisans. Now, this holiday season many of those very artists have put out a selection of holiday-themed items! So why not support real artists this holiday season and do your gift shopping on Etsy. I have gathered 10 holiday gift ideas from Montreal based artists to get you started on your hunt. #supportlocal Read more