La Isla Verde – The Green Island Eco Stay: Pioneering Sustainability in Barcelona’s Countryside
In the heart of Barcelona’s Penedés region, La Isla Verde Eco Stay stands as a testament to sustainable living, blending ancient charm with eco-innovation. Beatriz Ayuso Audry and Felix Egea Krier have lovingly transformed a 9th-century farmhouse into an eco-paradise, where guests are invited to experience the sustainable practices in action.
Sustainable Living Looks Different for Everyone
Sustainable living looks different for everyone. For me, it’s about creating a life with purpose, quality over quantity, and time for the people and places that matter most. My daughter and her husband live in one of Australia’s most expensive cities. They have four beautiful children, one of whom is autistic. Together, they made the […]
Why Go Tiny? Because Bigger Isn’t Always Better
Somewhere along the way, we were sold the idea that success meant a bigger house, a bigger mortgage, more rooms, more stuff, more bills and more pressure. And honestly? I think a lot of people are exhausted. Exhausted from working just to pay for a house they barely get to enjoy. Exhausted from cleaning rooms […]
Nature-Based Place – Why Sustainable Living Begins With the Land
Sustainable living begins with observation. When we let the land — its light, water and natural rhythms — shape how we build and live, sustainability becomes a natural response rather than a forced solution.
When Did We Start Needing So Much House?
It’s easy to think that bigger homes have always been the goal — the double garage, open-plan living, multiple bathrooms, and space for everything. But this obsession with size is a modern idea, and it hasn’t been around as long as you might Small Spaces Were Once the Standard For most of human history, homes have […]
Tiny Homes, Big Returns: Why Micro Resorts and Tinys’ are a GREAT financial strategy!
The tiny home movement has evolved far beyond minimalism and off-grid living—it’s now a smart financial strategy. More than ever, tiny homes are proving to be a lucrative investment, particularly in the short-term rental market and emerging micro resort industry.
My Recent BNB Experience: The Importance of Delivering Comfort AND Style
Last year, I stayed at an Airbnb while I visited family in the city. The pictures were amazing, and it looked like an authentic experience in a beautiful tiny home. However, my stay highlighted some critical aspects of sustainability that are often overlooked: practicality and comfort before style.
Living a life with Purpose and Balance
It’s easy to picture solar panels, reusable bags, or lush green spaces when considering sustainability. But what if we looked at it differently—applying it to our own health and wellness? Taking care of ourselves isn’t so different from caring for the planet. It takes deliberate choices, small but consistent habits, and a focus on the bigger picture to build a life that supports both our body and mind over the long term.
Green Parenting: Nurturing Children and the Planet
Raising children is a journey filled with joy, challenges, and countless decisions. As parents, we strive to provide the best for our little ones while navigating a world increasingly concerned about the environment. Enter green parenting – a holistic approach that considers the well-being of both our children and the planet they will inherit. Green […]
Food Cyclers: A Waste-Busting Solution for Apartment Dwellers?
In a world increasingly conscious of food waste, those without gardens face a unique challenge: what to do with their kitchen scraps?
Lost in the Noise: Celebration Days and the Awareness Fatigue Epidemic
Sitting at home on a lazy Sunday morning, I found myself scrolling through the calendar, realising how many world celebration days had quietly slipped by unnoticed this past week. World Milk Day, World Bicycle Day, World Environment Day – all important causes, yet they hardly registered on most people’s radar. These days have the potential […]