Your sense of smell is supposedly the strongest sense tied to memory. That’s why the rich aroma of coconut instantly makes you prickle with the feeling of summer sun on your skin, even in the dead of winter. And you can blame your nose for conjuring up images in your head of Thanksgiving meals whenever you catch a whiff of scrumptious cinnamon, nutmeg or pumpkin scents.

The feel-good emotions linked with so many smells can come out to play with scented candles. Unfortunately these comfort-inducing items can often be anything but healthy for your home. Discover four easy tips to choose safe, healthy candles.

People like to joke about their “morning fuel” as they sip a foam-topped latte or double-shot of espresso, but what if we really could use coffee as fuel for other things, like our cars?

November’s entrance indicates many events: Thanksgiving, the official start of winter and, as a result, a lawn covered with colorful, fallen leaves left behind by autumn.

Our blanket snuggling modes amp up to high as nights get colder and days become shorter. Now, you already know that spicy beeswax and soy candles are perfect snuggle inducers; much better (and greener) than everyday lighting (or paraffin wax). Make those room warming candles a tad more eye-catching by creating your own DIY candle holders. And no, creating a candle holder isn't difficult at all. Continue reading to see some easy, creative, DIY candle holder inspirations

As the season changes to fall, displays of pumpkins, gourds and dry grasses start popping up on porch steps, mantles and dining room tables. While these autumn decorating favorites offer a classic look, why not change up the décor this year? Use pinecones instead.

You don’t have to limit your pinecone decorating to winter displays. They do double duty! Those easy-to-find beauties can vamp up your home right now—and then easily transition into your holiday decorating. Here’s a little inspiration.

If you've been perusing our articles this week (and last), you've undoubtedly heard: Halloween is-a comin'! With just a few days left until we take to the streets in our ghoulish garb, we thought we'd give you all of our Halloween articles in one place. After all, there's no reason why this holiday can't be organically frightful with healthier sweets, conscious costumes and a nose-to-tail (or in this case stem-to-innards) approach to pumpkin carving (and eating!). Check 'em out. Obviously, we dig Halloween.  

As foods go, raw pumpkins aren't the most appetizing. Even the Native Americans vacillated between eating them and weaving their tough flesh into floor mats. So it's no wonder that the modern world has found a more entertaining use for this jolly squash. By all means, carve a pumpkin for Halloween! But as you do, don't discard the guts and weird pieces. Like Cinderella's pumpkin, they can magically transform into something wonderful.

It's time to get into the ghastly ghouly spirit of Halloween -- and there's really no better way to do it than to carve your own jack-o-lantern. Pumpkin carving isn't just for kids: It can be an art, and can create some pretty charming decorations. Whether you're an experienced gourd sculptor or still at elementary-school level, there are a few tricks that can easily improve your results, making for a jack-o-lantern you'll keep on admiring through All Saints Day. Assuming it doesn't get smashed by Halloween hooligans, that is.

More than just the primary food source for China's giant pandas, bamboo is the fastest growing grass (yes, it's a grass). It can grow nearly 40 inches in a 24-hour period, and because of its fast growth cycle, it's also a versatile, super strong and sustainable alternative to wood and textiles (like old growth forests and GMO cotton). And long before Glade or Febreze tried to purify our air by adding massively toxic chemicals to it, and even before we had the whole chemistry of baking soda down, bamboo charcoal was absorbing odors and purifying air.

Taking a cue from vintage style, the shabby chic look lets the age and imperfections of furniture shine in all its worn glory. Instead of fretting over a nick in the leg of a chair or the faded paint on a dresser, the point of this decorating look is for furniture to show off a little wear and tear.

You’ve probably seen elements of this trendy style in stores—vintage-inspired bedspreads, purposely scruff-ified new furniture, retro-patterned dishes. But why buy new when you can find or create the real deal for yourself? With a little know-how, giving your duds the shabby chic look will craft furniture with faded finesse, not outdated style. Find out how.