Well, we have big news! I've been hanging on to it for six months now, but my shyness is out of the way AND it feels plenty safe to share at this point... the PGM family is about to get a teensy bit bigger! Jonathan (our Food Editor) and I are having a baby! Of course I'm sure there's not a couple in history that hasn't gone into this with a little apprehension, but so far so good. I've cruised through the first 5 months a lot quicker than I thought and am starting into the 6th with a teensy bit of 'Holy moly this is really happening' running through my brain. Amongst balancing producing and managing Pure Green, the baby's room has slowly, very slowly, been taking shape. Being that I do my very best to surround myself with non-toxic and eco-friendly products every day, it goes without saying that I'll take this approach with my wee one too. In fact, I've made a pact with myself to have a plastic free baby and only choose non-toxic, natural materials. Now, a single trip to Babies R Us will tell you that this is no easy feat, but so far I've been able to find alternatives for a lot of things. And the rest? Chances are you don't even need it. There is SO much to say about the baby industry in terms of health and environment, so I thought it fun and relevant to start a series on the PGM blog called Eco Baby in which we'll share tips, ideas and products that fit the bill for a natural, healthy yet stylish little baby. As part of that series I'll share my progress creating a non-toxic baby's room, starting with the basics... the walls! Read More

This past week we were delighted to collaborate with Anthropologie on their special Holi-DIY series, which was taking place in stores across Canada and the US. Ours took place at the Toronto Shops at Don Mills location - the store looked beautiful decked out in greenery for Christmas, the perfect backdrop for our event centering on holiday flower arranging. We enlisted the help of Alison Westlake of Coriander Girl, a fabulous flower shop located in Toronto's Parkdale neighbourhood on Queen Street West. Besides the opportunity to work with delightful and fragrant holiday greenery and blooms, we took the opportunity to share a little about WHY sustainable flowers are so important Read More

Annoucning our Woolly Pocket winner, Gabrielle. Read More

Today I'm sharing a really special recipe—it's a showstopping crowdpleaser that originally appeared in Pure Green Magazine's The Organic Kitchen, Volume 1 (in print), and we've decided to release it online because it's just that good. As the holidays are approaching you may be looking for stunning yet easy recipes to make, which is what inspired me to revisit this recipe. Jonathan, our Food Editor, created this dish for Pure Green Magazine as a deceptively simple yet extremely elegant dessert. The delicate flavour of honey and mascarpone cheese is perfectly complemented with the sweet fig and crunchy pistachio, a well-thought out and inspired combination that isn't too sweet, tastes light and leaves you satisfied. Read More

You might remember I had announced a series of Eco Read features with cookbooks in mind. Easily one of my favourite categories of books, there's so much inspiration to be had EVEN when you're married to an amazing chef. Some nights he doesn't feel like cooking, and while I don't mind the task, my mind isn't carried away with endless possibilities upon opening up the fridge door so I rely on my favourite cookbooks. With our latest issue of the magazine all about food, I thought it was apt to run a series featuring just a few of those cookbooks I love, both new and old. Today's pick is The Preservation Kitchen by Paul Virant & Kate Leahy. Read More

I'm always happy to get an email from Saana ja Olli announcing a new collection—their newest release, called Maailman synty (= the birth of the world) is inspired by age-old Finnish creation myths and their rich wall rug tradition. The design, which is slightly reminiscent of cross-stitch but with a decidedly modern angle, is printed on hemp fabric which Saana ja Olli produces. Read More

I have fun news today! Woolly Pocket is offering Pure Green readers a giveaway prize to celebrate the launch of their latest product line, The Living Wall Planter. Read More

Getting to know Nicole Franzen, PGM contributor, in this post about apple picking and baking apple pie. Read More

We have fun news! Together with Anthropologie at their Don Mills Toronto location, Pure Green Magazine is hosting an evening of holiday inspired fun creating center pieces and floral arrangements with beautiful and fragrant natural materials such as pine and cedar boughs, small fruit, pinecones, etc., all accented with beautiful flowers of course! You'll walk away with your own arrangement and the skills to create your own over the holidays so your home is filled with cheer and delightful scents. To help us do this we've invited the ultimate expert, Alison Westlake of Coriander Girl, the popular and delightful flowershop on Queen West in Toronto. Alison is the most lovely person you'll ever meet, it is sure to be a charmed evening filled with new friends and delights for the senses including a tasty treat or two and perhaps a cup of warm apple cider.
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We have exciting news! Pure Green is looking for a graphic design intern to work with Michelle Carangi, PGM's Style Director, creating layouts such as the one seen above (our women's fashion spread from our brand new issue). Interested? Send resumes with examples of your work or links to online portfolios to michelle@puregreenmag.com. We look forward to getting acquainted! (Position begins immediately, send your resume straight away to ensure consideration!) Read More