Tag Archives for green

Green Smoothie Addict

If you follow me on Instagram (you should, I’m fun! I’m HelenaSweet), you’ve noticed my newest addiction: I’m averaging one a day and tend to document (you know, for scientific purposes). I’d gotten interested in the idea of green smoothies … Continue reading

18. July 2012 by Helena
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Ragtag

My friend John recently posted about weaning his family off of using paper towels. His cloth towels reminded me of a set we have from Will’s great grandmother which are similarly embroidered. For me, the biggest use of paper towels … Continue reading

01. June 2012 by Helena
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Living Without a Car

Will and I are car-less. I haven’t owned a car since 2005 when I handed over my Ford Taurus (the first and only car ever in my name) to my parents. I live in Chicago, so this isn’t all that … Continue reading

23. May 2012 by Helena
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Color Crush: Lucky Green

Green is my favorite color – I’m always looking for ways to bring pops of green into our home. Currently, our bathroom and one part of our bedroom are a sea glass/guacamole type color. Yes, “sea glass/guacamole” – think about … Continue reading

08. March 2012 by Helena
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Home Candy: Repurposed Card Catalogs

Remember learning how to use the card catalog? My grade school in Virginia had an incredible library (and an incredible librarian, Ms. Stone). In first grade we learned how to check books out (via a manual system involving our kiddie … Continue reading

15. February 2012 by Helena
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