Saving money, preserving the planet, and reducing clutter are just a few of the perks that can come with creating an eco-friendly home. However, ditching our wasteful habits to go green isn’t always easy. Zero waste is a goal that aims to reduce, and ultimately eliminate waste from ending up in landfills and incinerators. Instead, all discarded material is to be reused in one way or another to save natural resources and create a circular economy.

Jeez, the weather gets slightly chilled and I find myself reminiscing about…everything. Within these thoughts, I’ve really been trying to take time to reflect on what I’m thankful for. I think we spend too much time worrying about what we don’t want or what we don’t have. If we switch our narrative to thinking about what we do want and what we do have, I think we will find our days to become so much more fulfilling. Who are you thankful for?

Fall is here, and we’re all wondering, how did that happen?! The changing of the seasons makes you want to curl up with a mug by a window, or relax with your loved ones in front of the fireplace. This fall autumn transition can be super hectic and busy - sometimes it can be tough to focus on yourself, but don’t forget how important it is to relax. Let us share with you some items that will cozy up your home for fall, making your space feel warm and inviting.

In April, we purchased a late 60s cabin in Lake Arrowhead, California USA, and we have been very thoughtfully renovating it to make it both incredibly cute and sustainable. Read on to hear about the sustainability practices we have chosen. Old ideas about sustainability present these options as cold or unwelcoming, but that is simply untrue! Sustainable can be very warm and cozy. Let us show you how with some sustainability solutions. Follow @little_bear_lodge on instagram!!

Now that the summer crowds have subsided in this transition to fall and the return back to school 2021 has happened, it’s the best time to check out local hot spots that might normally be too crowded…or have no parking. I’m always on the hunt for new ways to explore this city and fall in love with it all over again. L.A. truly has it all, how lucky are we?? There are so many fall entertaining ideas and activities to do with your partner, your BFFs, the whole family, or even by yourself for “me time”.

Fall transition is a time of metamorphosis from care-free summer to a time of reflection and effort brought on by the holidays. I know just how stressful the holidays can be. But, the holidays should also be a time for YOU to relax and have some fun. You may be looking for some activities to do with the kids, and for yourself to have a moment of self care. Sustainability is important to us here at Composed Living, so let’s keep that in mind too when choosing activities!

We had such a great time transforming Ali Manno’s garage space! She recapped the garage organization experience and our process in her own blog, and we’ll share the highlights with you here! We’ll share with you our best tips and tricks for garage organization, a couple of our favorite storage products to use, and give some recommendations for emergency storage.