If you give this butternut squash soup recipe a try, you're in for a pleasant surprise. The secret ingredient is fresh pear - who would have thought that pears and squash go together so well? Rich in vitamin C and carotenoids, this soup ...

Yes, it's organic. Yes, it's boxed. For many wine connoisseurs, this defines a deadly combination. But Green Path wines are changing this perception. Elbowing their way onto the scene a little over a year ago, Green Path a...

After stumbling upon London artist Slinkachu awhile back, we were stoked when he gave us a few minutes to chat about his street art installation/photography project...

It's no secret we love DIY projects like this,

"If you see nothing else while you are here in Madrid," began the wickedly handsome Hotel Room Mate Mario d...

If you’re anything like me, you have piles of old magazines and scraps of old wrapping paper lying around your place. Maybe you thought you’d reference that design article again or that the gift wrap would actually be large e...

Leave it to NASA to prove that houseplants purify the air. Seems kind of obvious now, but not back in the early '80s when it hadn't been done yet.

According to

We love do-it-yourself projects and recently came across a great way to create a stylish reusable tote ba...

If you use synthetic air fresheners in your car and/or living space, you should know that you are increasing your risk of developing a variety of health problems. Headaches, earaches, depression, an irregular heart beat, and diarrhea in ...

While science and technology are admittedly not my fortes, Eben Bayer, co-founder of Ecovative Design, was kind enough to break down for me what his company do...

A newly published study in the The Lancet indicates that living close to freeway traffic can negatively impact lung development in children. Children's lungs tend to grow rapidly between the ages of 10 and 18, and this most rece...

Let's face it: 'sustainable living' can be a daunting term. What makes something sustainable often garners questions, debate, maybe even a little confusion. But places like M...

Whether it's changing tastes or waistlines, if you seem to have a surplus of unused belts, think twice before getting rid of them. Here's an easy way to turn those old leather belts into a stylish leather cuff. They're great as a gift fo...

Chicago may not be the first place you think of when you hear "fashion week," but that's starting to change. Thanks to events like last week's GenArt's Fresh Faces in Fas...

When you hear 'polylactic acid' or 'PLA,' do you immediately think of corn-based plastics? If not, it's time to start. PLA is a biodegradable polymer made from 100% renewable resources used to create an alternative to regular plastics, s...