This is not a slum. Appearances have changed in the favela of Praça Cantão in Rio de Janeiro since artists engaged community members to paint the building exteriors in their neighborhood, calling international media attention to their need for improvement. Obviously the initiative was successful considering that it has become the exhibition poster for the [...]
Worldwide city design tour for the other 90%: a topical exhibition at the U.N.
20 December 2011 - posté par Clémence
After NYC, “Petit h” by Hermès heads back to Paris : the luxury & (re)creation event not to miss
28 November 2011 - posté par Marie
« Don’t throw that out, it may come in handy! » Such is the motto of Pascale Mussard, descendant of founder Thierry Hermès and muse of « Petit h », the latest ephemeral line that Hermès showcased in New York City this November before heading back to Paris until the end of the year. At a time when [...]
Operation “2011 Fathers Day”: our 10 eco-gift ideas
14 June 2011 - posté par Marie
_ Like us, you’re running a little late and have yet to find the perfect present for Father’s Day? Fashion accessories, high-tech toys, photo books… but also organic wines and cosmetics, here are 10 eco-gift ideas for all profiles and budgets to honor our Dads as they deserve on June 19. So follow the guide! [...]
HERITAGE Paris: the cream of bespoke bicycles showcased at “Centre Commercial”
1 June 2011 - posté par Marie
With such sunny weather, it’s difficult to resist the envy of a bike ride to wander around Paris. But we have to admit that we’d happily trade our good old Vélibs’ (public bicycles) against agile and efficient 2-wheelers… fuel-free, of course!! We were therefore very eager yesterday evening to discover HERITAGE Paris’s first collection of [...]
Gobilab: Why don’t we change the way we drink water?
9 March 2011 - posté par Julie
Work, sports, movies, trains, shopping… there are a lot of opportunities and figures speak for themselves: 2 billion plastic cups and around 7 kilos of plastic bottles are thrown out per person every year… what a waste! And it’s bad for our purses, too! Yes, but what alternatives do we have? Can we really change [...]
Ventes-responsables.com opens the doors of its new online shop to My Green Lifestyle
7 March 2011 - posté par Marie
In a couple of years only, ventes-responsables.com has become the leader in green online private sales in France. This retail website, on which you’ll find the A-list of ethical fashion, organic cosmetics and eco-decoration, doesn’t intend to stop there and will open the doors of its new online shop this week. For its launch, the [...]
Lumière de l’atelier : recycling with an industrial and chic edge!
4 March 2011 - posté par Julie
My Green Lifestyle likes upcycling, re-use, and DIY projects… Yes, but only when the result is chic and stylish! Now that’s said and done! We simply love the idea of bringing outdated objects back to life, using them in another way than initially planned, thus giving them a new identity… That’s why we naturally developed [...]
Guillemette: Combine Luxury and Emmaüs… Yes she can!
24 February 2011 - posté par Julie
We discovered Guillemette through her bags, jewels, accessories and small furniture during the « Luxury and sustainable development » exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris in May, 2009. Her thing? She finds objects that have a story: she digs them out in flea markets, transforms them, and finishes them off by adding her personal touch. [...]
REHAB, the art of re-doing : Green culture and upcycling at the menu of this exhibition
14 February 2011 - posté par Julie
An exhibition about recycling and the rehabilitation of our wastes? That was well enough to draw our attention! We were so motivated that we even began our small journey in the green culture by checking out the exhibition’s press kit… And here’s what we read: “Over recent years, contemporary artists, whether they be openly eco-conscious [...]
Valentine’s Day – For or against? A few eco-friendly ideas for Her and for Him before you choose sides!
11 February 2011 - posté par Marie
It’s difficult this week to escape the eternal “For or against Valentine’s Day?” debate that always comes up at this time of year. You’re an unconditional fan of Valentine’s Day and an uncurable romantic? Skip the next paragraph and go directly to the next one. Or you’re rather the anti-Valentine’s Day kind. You jib at [...]