Everyone loves a nice smelling space, but unfortunately so many of those lovely smelling air refresheners truly aren’t so lovely at all. Most air fresheners actually contain hormone-disrupting chemicals (like VOCs) and since disrupting your hormones is definitely not on a healthy agenda, I highly suggest making a switch to natural fragrances. One really easy [...]
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DIY Air Freshener
Posted by All Natural Annie on October 18, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/10/diy-air-freshener/
Clean Clothes & Beef Fat?
How could the 2 possibly relate? Well it turns out that most dryer sheets are made with animal fat, particularly beef fat! Kind of shocking, right? And in addition to the grossness factor, these animal fats can also dull the coloring of fabrics over time. Not cool. So to avoid a faded, animal-fat-laden shirt or [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on October 13, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/10/clean-clothes-beef-fat/
A Better Antibacterial Cleaner
I recently tried this antibacterial kitchen cleaner by method and I’m definitely a fan. It naturally kills 99.9% of household germs including influenza A, staphylococcus aureus, salmonella enterica and E. coli. Yes, I did say “naturally”! I love that they used CleanWell’s herbal antibacterial formula (thyme oil & oregano oil) to power this cleaner (CleanWell [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on September 27, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/09/a-better-antibacterial-cleaner/
Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
This is the first of hopefully many more plants to come in our new, much sunnier home. Do you recognize it? It’s a Peace Lily and we got it for only $7.99 at Trader Joe’s last week. But not only is it pretty and nicely priced, it’s also one of the best plants for purifying [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on August 9, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/08/improve-your-indoor-air-quality/
Make Fresh Flowers Last Longer
It’s always so nice to have fresh fresh flowers in your home, isn’t it? Well I recently came across two easy ways to keep blooms around even longer: Dunk buds in room temperature water before putting them in a vase to prolong their life by a few days When keeping flowers in the kitchen, keep [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on June 21, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/06/make-fresh-flowes-last-longer/
Time for a Soak
I am a huge fan of baths (I almost take them on a daily basis!) If you’re not normally a fan, I’m sure you might quickly become one in any of the tubs pictured here. Aren’t they amazing?! But don’t wait for an extravagant tub because baths are SO incredibly relaxing and beneficial to your [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on June 8, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/06/time-for-a-soak/
Happy Wednesday!
The weather is definitely warming up (it was 80 something in DC yesterday!), but I’m still finding myself dreaming of tropical vacations. We don’t have any planned at the moment…What about you? modern patio design by Los angeles Architect Markus Canter (FCB:Design) tropical patio design by escale design
Posted by All Natural Annie on May 4, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/05/happy-wednesday-3/
Relishing Spring
Doesn’t this time if year just make you want to lounge and gather in spaces like these? Houzz always has the best images of indoor and outdoor design ideas. If you haven’t checked them out, I would highly recommend it! My sister told me about the site months ago and I instantly feel in love. [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 27, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/04/to-relish-spring/
Poppy’s Naturally Clean
I wanted to let everyone know about another great eco-friendly and non-toxic cleaning option for the home – Poppy’s Naturally Clean. I especially like the All Purpose Spray Cleaner, which of course contains only natural ingredients and is 100% toxin free. It’s perfect for countertops, appliances and pretty much all of those other commonly cleaned [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 19, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/04/poppys-naturally-clean/
Cool Glacier Candle
I love this candle by skyn ICELAND for so many reasons. First, it’s soy with a cotton wick, which means it burns REALLY clean. The scent? A relaxing, therapeutic mix of so many interesting fragrances including bergamot, peach, melon, lily, orris, cyclamen, white lavender, and sandalwood (just to name a few). Last but not least, [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on January 19, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/01/cool-glaciar-candle/
Scentcillo’s Essential Oils
I am a HUGE fan of essential oils. From baths to skin ailments to cleaning, there are just so many wonderful uses for all of the essential oils out there. A new brand that I recently discovered is Scentcillo. I’m especially loving them for these fun blends: Oracle – A combination of the citrus tones [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on January 7, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/01/scentcillos-essential-oils/
Cutest Greenest Post Today
I just saw these pics on one of my fav blogs (acreativemint) and had to share. Who would have ever thought that a paper bag could be turned into SUCH cute wrapping paper?! This is a world apart from what I usually do with Trader Joe’s bags (I usually reuse them as garbage cans – [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on December 22, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/12/cutest-greenest-post-today/
Cozy & Gorgeous Interiors
Doesn’t this time of year just make you want to be in rooms like these? I’m LOVING these images from houzz this morning… Makes me want to have a huge mug of tea and a pile of magazines by a fireplace :) Hope everyone has a beautiful fall day! eclectic living room design by interior [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on November 17, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/11/cozy-gorgeous-interiors/
HealthDesigns.com
I recently discovered this site called Health Designs and decided to place a rare online order. I have to say that I am loving this site now for two main reasons: (1) the wonderful selection of some of the best natural health and beauty products and (2) the awesome prices. I found so many of my [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on November 15, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/11/healthdesigns-com/
Coziest Mugs/Bowls Ever!
Having a mug of tea is relaxing as it is, but the thought of drinking out of one of these buddha bowls just seriously upped the tranquility factor for me. Don’t these just look like the most cozy vessels you could possibly drink tea or coffee out of? I came across them while perusing one [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on September 28, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/09/coziest-mugsbowls-ever/
Naturally Clean: Club Soda
I’m sure you’ve probably heard of using club soda to get out tough stains on fabric (simply pour on club soda and scrub gently), but also try club soda… To clean silver jewelry – place pieces in a glass of club soda and soak overnight To clean glass surfaces In place of water – fill [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on September 27, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/09/naturally-clean-club-soda/
Naturally Clean – White Vinegar
White Vinegar’s cleaning power is about as strong as it’s pungent odor. It kills 99% of bacteria, which actually makes it more effective than a lot of popular chemical cleaners! It’s also quite economical. How to use it: Mix equal parts H20 and vinegar in a spray bottle. When to use it: to clean countertops [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on August 4, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/08/naturally-clean-white-vinegar/
Naturally Clean – Baking Soda
Another great alternative to harsh cleaning product is baking soda, which is a natural deodorizer and gentle abrasive. I’ve mentioned it’s beauty uses before, but here are some of its best household uses: The very well known – put an open box in the refrigerator or freezer to absorb odors Rub into sponges and dish rags [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on August 1, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/08/naturally-clean-baking-soda/
Energy Saving Myth – Washing Dishes
Washing dishes by hand uses less energy than running an electric dishwasher. This is one instance where the modern machine beats the old-fashioned method: hand washing generally uses more hot water per load than using a dishwasher. The key to maximizing energy savings is to use the dishwasher efficiently. Most modern dishwashers don’t require pre-rinsing [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 30, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/energy-saving-myth-washing-dishes/
So Fresh & So Clean
Lemons are pretty much nature’s bleach and can be used in many areas of your home to make it clean and shiny, not to mention lemony fresh! Here are a few…. In Your Laundry To brighten whites, you can add 1/2 cup of lemon juice to the rinse cycle. This is a safer alternative to [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 29, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/so-fresh-so-clean/
Eco Clean
Looking for some more non-toxic cleaning options? Well here is another brand “made in the greenest place on Earth” aka Scandinavia. Eco Clean is a cleaning line made from pure, local Danish ingredients available at quite a reasonable price ($4.49). Another bonus: Eco Clean’s products feature a special foaming option nozzle that minimizes the exposure [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 19, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/eco-clean/
A Second Chance x 2…
I really enjoy “rooting” – it’s such a fun and budget friendly way to create new plants. Most recently, the “rooting” process of the center plant (below) took about 2 weeks (time period varies). I planted this rooted piece into a pot that was previously home to a shamrock plant. Unfortunately, I had accidentally and [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on June 8, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/06/a-second-life-x-2/
Relaxing Room Spray
Lavender, lemongrass and bergamot – the perfect blend to clarify the air and calm the senses. Shē Essential Beauty is the creator of this room spray, amongst other home and beauty products. Shē is a holistic company with a really cool beginning – two licensed acupuncturists and Chinese herbalists founded the line upon the priniciple that beauty truly comes from within. [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on May 23, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/05/relaxing-room-spray/
The Original “Green” Cleaner
Way before there were “green” products there was Bon Ami. Developed over 120 years ago, Bon Ami was the gentle alternative to the harsh quartz-based cleaning powders around in the 1880s. Today, Bon Ami continues to make cleaning products that are gentle on both its users and surfaces – everything is biodegradable, nontoxic and hypoallergenic. [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on May 20, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/05/the-original-green-cleaner/
Degross That Showerhead!
Have you looked closely at your showerhead lately? Does it look kind of gross? Well, most likely it’s just the result of hard water (H20 high in mineral content), which isn’t harmful to your health, but it does put a damper on your water flow. In some cases, the grossness might really be gross because [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 27, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/04/degross-that-showerhead/
Fields of Lavender… In Your Dryer!
For a long time now, I’ve bought the free & clear versions of well-known dryer sheets to avoid those sometimes pretty yet far from natural scents permeating my clothes. However, I had no idea that these typical brands of dryer sheets although “free & clear” still are likely made with animal fat! That’s pretty gross [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 19, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/04/fields-of-lavender-in-your-dryer/
The Perfect House Pets
How fun are these pillows?! They are hand-printed on 100% cotton in Brooklyn, NY. I just came across them on uncommongoods.com (a great place for finding unique gifts).
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 12, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/04/truly-effortless-pets/
Bring Spring Indoors!
Flowers are a beautiful and uplifting addition to the home year-round, but right now is prime time for some colorful arrangements that bring the springtime indoors! Holly Becker at Real Simple suggests these 10 Tips for Flower Arranging or be even simpler and just put single flowers in small jars, bottles, etc. Just have fun [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 31, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/03/its-officially-flower-time/
