3 Ways to Have an Eco-Chic Holiday
The most wonderful time of the year leads to a lot of waste. Americans throw away 25% more trash during the Thanksgiving to New Year's holiday period than any other time of year. The extra waste amounts to 25 million tons of garbage, or about 1 million extra tons per week. You have heard of reduce, reuse, and recycle. These really are the holy grail of being environmentally conscious. Let's focus on reaching our holidays waste, Here are 3 easy ways.
1- Buying sustainable toys and using sustainable wrapping paper
This is the easiest one! When you buy local, you are more likely buying toys that are sustainable and higher quality.
Once a year, Jenn Wage or Northern Westchester Moms and I host a garden party in Pound Ridge. This year we had 50 wonderful people attend.
When people think of Westchester County, they often picture tree-lined streets, historic charm, and proximity to New York City. But ask anyone who lives here what truly sets it apart, and you’ll likely hear one word: community.
Growing up as a contractor’s daughter, the smell of sawdust and the hum of renovation projects were just part of my everyday life. I didn’t just witness homes being built—I watched dreams take shape, families settle in, and legacies form one project at a time. That upbringing gave me an eye for detail, a passion for design, and an appreciation for how a home can shape the way we live.