repurposing & diy

How To: Repurpose, Reuse, Refinish Furniture

by Eren
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It seems like as soon as the temperature starts to rise and the flowers begin to blossom my need to redecorate and rearrange my house shifts into high gear. I feel the need to move the chairs closer to the windows.  I want everything to look lighter and brighter.  I find myself pouring over decorating [...]

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living mindfully

Craft An Eco-Friendly Easter

by Eren
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Easter is one of my favorite holidays, not only because of the religious aspect, but because it is a celebration of new life and reconnecting with the natural world awakening from its winter sleep. Children dress in sweet Easter clothes and enjoy Easter egg hunts for chocolate and other sweet treats.  Bunnies, chicks and ducklings [...]

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home & garden

Gardening 101: Starting A Garden With Repurposed Materials

by Eren
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I was so happy to read through your comments to all of the great posts since the launch of Simple Organic.  Many of you expressed your desire to start a vegetable garden this spring as a way to supplement your family’s purchased organic produce and to decrease your carbon footprint.  And really there is no [...]

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