Intentional Living
The Case for Zero Waste
Zero Waste. It’s a term that is much bandied about, but what exactly does it mean? As defined by the Zero Waste International Alliance: “The conser...
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Intentional Living
7 Tips for Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches we want to inspire sustainable gift-giving. Instead of manic gift purchasing, you’ve still got time to make sure t...
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Intentional Living
Why We Love Slow Design
Slow design is intentional design. It’s taking the time to choose the raw material. Making sure the choice is sustainable and making sure that the ...
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Product Guides
Obakki Gift Guide: Gifts That Give Back
Gifting with intention is on everyone’s mind these days and Obakki has been leading the way for over a decade. Our Holiday Gift Guide makes it easy...
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Interior Design
DESIGNER INTERVIEW SERIES: BRIAN MCCOURT
Brian McCourt is an HGTV star and the founder of Toronto-based Brian McCourt Design Build. We spoke with Brian about his thoughts on sustainability...
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Interior Design
DESIGNER INTERVIEW SERIES: FALKEN REYNOLDS
Falken Reynolds Interiors is a leading Vancouver Design firm and is the creation of Chad Falkenberg and Kelly Reynolds. These two magnanimous desig...
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At The Table
AT THE TABLE WITH TREANA: SETTING THE EUROPEAN TABLE
It’s al fresco dining season again and we’re back with Treana’s signature style for summer – a blend of food, drink, and tableware to make your out...
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At The Table
A Thousand Years of Coffee
Coffee is one of the most universally loved beverages in the world with more than 2.2 billion cups consumed daily. But where did it come from? Whic...
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At The Table
THE CHIC PICNIC: WHERE SUMMER MEETS SUSTAINABLE STYLE
Everyone loves a picnic – from renaissance painters to teddy bears. Set the stage for your outdoor meal with fabulous style – under the stars, at t...
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Artisan Stories
MASTERS OF LAVA ROCK: OUR ARTISAN PARTNERS FROM PUEBLA
Our Mexican artisan partners tell us that they love working with lava rock – as their forefathers (and mothers) did. The textures, the colours, and...
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Artisan Stories
Black Clay and Red Clay: The Magic of Oaxaca
Black Clay of Oaxaca. Red Clay of Oaxaca. The Mixteca Pottery of Oaxaca. All of these Obakki pieces are shaped by hand with the thought and care th...
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Interior Design
IN PRACTICE: CREATING THE PERFECT PLANTER
A plant is just a plant until you put it in the perfect planter. Keller, from Bamboo Village in Vancouver, recently and showed us how to repot our ...
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