JOURNAL — Conscious Living

Why buying handmade is good for the soul.   There’s something about buying a handmade item that conjures memories of an older time. A time when blacksmiths would work at their forge amidst sweat and steel; when artists would spend hours applying paint to the canvas; and when dressmakers would hand-stitch each garment with the softest of fabrics.  These days, with the rise of mass production and ease of buying online, it’s easy to forget the simple joys of buying handmade. However, whether you’re choosing a new outfit, an item for your house or gift for a loved one, selecting...

Stand (or comfortably sit) behind your favourite essential brands when they need you most.  It’s no surprise, our economy is in a state of absolute flux. We can’t leave the house (unless it’s essential) and when we do, most of the things we need aren’t available (that’s right - we’re looking at you Toilet Paper Hoarders).   In times like these, it’s easy to forget the brands and businesses we’ve been following with awe as the survival mode that seems to have gripped the planet kicks in. So how can we, as a likeminded and caring community, support those purpose-driven brands...

Living an eco-friendly lifestyle doesn’t require huge changes to your life.   With more and more people becoming aware of our impact on the environment, we’re seeing an increase in articles talking about the ways you can live an eco-friendly lifestyle. However, for many of us, making the switch to an eco-friendly lifestyle can be intimidating and overwhelming. It can sometimes seem like you need to make huge sacrifices if you want to live more sustainably - settling for products that don’t look as nice or work as well. The good news folks is that the opposite is true. With...

Sustainability. It’s a word we’ve been hearing more and more in the past few years. As we continue to see and feel the effects of unsustainable practices on our environment, many people are now looking for ways to live a more ethical and sustainable life. For some, this includes rethinking how we buy and purchase. A recent study by Pew Research Center found that “climate change is seen as the top threat in 13 of 26 surveyed countries, more than any other issue the survey asked about”.  Here at Nash + Banks, we believe that small actions can lead to...