Looking for a place to go out for brunch this Mother's Day in Toronto? Might we suggest Cafe Belong? This new to us resto looks too delightful to resist. Of course, the vintage industrial vibe goes far with us also, not to mention the organic, local ingredients on the menu - a definite must try! Cafe Belong is located at the Evergreen Brickworks, a restored brick factory that is now one of the centerpoints for sustainable food culture in Toronto. Read More

I fell completely in love with this graphic and modern heirloom seedkit by Sarah Rainwater Design. The seeds in the kit are carefully chosen as they are high-yield and easy to grow inside the included paper pots. Keep your timing right with the lovely calendar that includes instructions for growing each plant. Unfortunately the kits are currently sold out, but I thought you would appreciate the clean aesthetic of these kits regardless! (Sign up for Sarah's email list and get notified when more kits are available.) Read More

Clay plaster by American Clay is a green finishing material that is pretty high on my list of favourites. I love it. It's a troweled on wall finish that can be very textured or smooth, is available in over a hundred colours and can applied to a variety of substrates. Because it is a hand applied finish, the variety available in the application is pretty varied - I've seen installations that were very modern and sleek, and others still that were more traditional or rustic, such as the home in this feature. Read More

The latest entries in our first ever photo contest! Read More

After admiring Orling & Wu in the pages of several of my favourite design magazines and hearing such wonderful things about it, it was quite a delight to send them their first shipment of Pure Green!! Orling & Wu is known for their impeccable styling and diverse assortment of gifts, housewares, dishes, fabrics and so much more, all nestled and displayed in a beautiful setting (with that trademark wallpaper!). If you find yourself in old historical Gastown, Vancouver, stop in to 28 Water Street for your copy of Pure Green and get lost in the store while you're at it! Read More

Urban Farms - Penned by Sarah Rich and photographed by Matthew Benson, throughout it's 224 pages the book explores living and breathing examples of Urban Farming across the United States, each led by creative and passionate groups tackling growing their own food, including raising animals. A unique approach, the book pairs an informative 'how-to' approach with highly inspirational content and photographs. Read More

We recently made this dish again for a dinner party and I was reminded at how good it was! The beetcakes are literally exploding with flavour. The slight bitterness of the beets pairs delightfully with blue cheese and is pleasantly finished with the jalepeno cream. (Recipe download available.) Read More

I get really excited when every few months I remember to check Jessica Helgerson's site, the designer whom holds highest honour in Pure Green's hall of eco design fame. I'm thrilled when I discover something new to admire, dream about and subsequently share here with you. Jessica and her team exemplify the Pure Green mantra of Green with Style, creatively incorporating creative re-use, green and non-toxic finishes. This house is an extra special treat because it's where Jessica and her family call home. Read More

An update on the entries so far in our first ever photo contest inspired by the nature that surrounds you. Read More

Something I love about each new issue is the new friends I get to make. Russell Gibbs is one of those people! My experience working with him on his article for the new issue, titled State of Discovery, was amazing and although we haven't yet had a chance to meet I look forward to when we do! I wanted to introduce you to Rusell and invite you to check out Gibbs Honey and read his interview in the new issue if you haven't yet Read More